Manfrotto 3021PRO Professional Tripod without Head (Silver)

by Manfrotto

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27 x 4 x 4 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009R6D1
• Item model number: 3021PRO
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 9, 2006

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

Manfrotto has taken the 3021PRO tripod and made it even more versatile! The main refinement to this series is with the center column. Designed as an alternative to the low-angle adapter, the center column enables the head to be left mounted to the column when switching between low angle and normal shooting. The top section is detached without tools by simply unscrewing the knob at the bottom of the column. Good news for existing 3021PRO users is that an 055TSB upgrade column is also available.

As with the previous series, the 3021PRO has a removable center column that doubles as a horizontal lateral arm. Not only does this allow the camera to be offset from leg position, but it provides the simplest way possible to shoot from directly overhead.

In addition, the 3021PRO also comes with leg warmers on two legs which helps keep hands protected in cold weather and protects the body when carrying the tripod on shoulders. A strap, the 458HL, (available as an optional accessory) has also been introduced to better carry the tripod. It simply snaps to the center column.

Key features include:

• Center column design allows you to leave the head mounted on the column when switching between low angle and normal shooting.
• Leg warmers on two legs which keeps hands protected in cold weather and protects the body when carrying the tripod on shoulders.
• Double positioning vertical and horizontal center column.
• Rapid-action lever leg locks with just 45 degree run.
• Four leg-angle settings.

Product Description

Designed for the professional photographer, this is an extremely versatile tripod, ideal for small, medium format cameras, digital or conventional models. The tripod has an easily removed center column that just as easily refits as a horizontal lateral arm. Not only does this allow the camera to be offset from leg position, it provides the simplest way possible to shoot from directly overhead.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars too heavy for pretenders, November 4, 2006

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Bradley S. Donaldson "BradDog" (Zeeland, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manfrotto 3021PRO Professional Tripod without Head (Silver) (Electronics)

I love this tripod, I have two of them. They are well made and rock solid. They are not for the casual user though. All of my friends claim that its just too heavy, even those with video cameras. I use a padded shoulder strap to move around with it. They are very happy to use it though and always remark as to how nice it is to work with, as long as I schlep it around. If you chose your camera gear based on preformance this is the tripod for you. If your camera gear is small, cute, or lite, you probably don't want one of these anyway. For long exposures, big glass, and even some of the VHS camcorders this one will fill the bill. You can also get a varity of heads for it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this tripod, May 12, 2007

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David J. Daniels "dav.d photo" (Provo, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manfrotto 3021PRO Professional Tripod without Head (Silver) (Electronics)

This is the perfect tripod for versitility. I can remove the center column and use it sideways for macro shots. It is cheaper than other professional tripods and the perfect upgrade from the cheap tripods you get for free with purchase.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Professional Tripod, May 6, 2010

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David M. Moore "David M Moore" (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manfrotto 3021PRO Professional Tripod without Head (Silver) (Electronics)

I have had a black 3021pro tripod for 6 years. I chose it because of its rock solid construction. I can adjust the legs to any configuration I want, even some that look a bit odd. As a nature photographer this has proven to be a VERY important attribute. The point is this tripod is very heavy duty and will hold anything I put on it, even a Canon 1D Mark III with a 600mm f/2.8 lense that makes for a heavy combination. I don't see myself replacing it anytime soon.