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Compact ball head features quick release
Reversible center column
Adjustable anti slip feet
Ultra compact when closed

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Product Dimensions

17.4 x 3.74 x 3.93 inches

Item Weight

3.31 pounds

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B004MKNJ8O

Item model number

MKC3-P01

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3.0 30 ratings

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Date First Available

March 1, 2011

Manufacturer

Mambo Press

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The Compact Photo Kit is the most compact full size support in the market. The five section legs and the unique reversible column provide maximum compactness for storage and transportation, and yet, when fully extended it is a full size tripod with no compromise on height. The quick action intuitive ball head allows you to simply and quickly set the position of your camera in any situation so you don’t lose the right moment. The built in quick release make it extremely easy and quick to attach and remove your camera. Minimum length 16.1";Maximum height 60.6";Maximum load capacity 3.3lbs;Weight 2.2lbs.

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Ana

Great value

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2014

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I really like this tripod because it is light (only 1kg) and extremely practice, it can be folded to 43cm and its maximum height is 165 cm
The ball head is great, it gives you total freedom to set your camera!
The only disadvantage is, that having 5 telescopic parts on its legs it is a little shaking if it is a windy day.
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A year latter, the tripod head was broken and their is no way to replace it, so you have to throw it to the trash... changing now the 5 stars to 3... it was cheap, but I think it should last longer

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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2011

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I was very disappointed to see the tripod was "Made in China". All of the Manfrotto items I have purchased in the past were made in Italy. Quality is a big step down from prior products purchased. They also changed the quick-release boot from past Manfrotto tripods so my other quick-release parts do not work with this item.

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L. Ramirez

Nice quality and features. Comparable to Benro Travel Angel

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013

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Manfrotto is famous for its quality tripods and this is no exception. I bought it as a travel tripod because of its size. I also have a Benro Travel Angel which weights almost the same and it's even smaller when folded (so calling the MKC3-P01 "ultra compact" is kind of a stretch). The Benro also has better load capacity, but it costs twice as much.

That being said, this tripod is small enough when folded and it extends some inches more than the Benro when fully extended.
I really like the quick release/adjust levers for the legs (which the Benro doesn't have). They keep the leg sections securely in place without any movement (with the "twist" levers you never know if the leg section is secure or not and the camera may tilt and fall). The quick release ball head is average, I would say.

Other reviewers indicated that this one should not be used with DSLRs. I disagree, I used it with a Canon 60D and a 18-135mm glass attached in windy conditions (i.e. Golden Gate area) with no problem, just be mindful of the load capacity.

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Mark221

Nice Attempt

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2012

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This tripod is a nice attempt at a portable unit. The legs extend very easily, yet the ball head does not work well at all. When you are done composing the shot and go to tighten the screw and set the shot, the angle of the camera will change before you have tightend it up enough to hold the camera steady. There is no answer to this issue as the ball head is not interchangable. I wish I could send it back. You are better off spending the money and getting; Sirui T-025 5-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with C-10 Ball Head

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A great personal use tripod.

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013

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I have purchased other tripods that extended but were not quite tall enough. Sure, they were more compact, but this one fits into my backpack, and lets me adjust the height from around 12 inches to over 6 feet. It is very stable, and i haven't had any issue with it tipping over even when attached to a DSLR. The pop on, pop off is a bit tricky to get used to. But once you do use it, it works well. The extending it takes times because of all the latches, but even then it takes less than 60 seconds. The "carrying case" is the box it comes in with a plastic handle. Obviously not at all useful. But it folds comfortably into my backpack (regular adult sized backpack) so is great for casual hiking. It is not particularly heavy, you might notice the weight, but it's not a burden. I have used this on hiking trails, the sides of mountains, hills, parks, inside of churches, and I have not been dissapointed. I am a casual photographer, and do mostly family and vacation photos. This held steady even during fairly strong winds at the Grand Canyon, so I would recommend it for still shots. The panning movement is not at all smooth, so I would not recommend it for video. You can loosen it so it swivels freely, but it swivels on a ball bearing, so it won't keep it level while you move. You might as well just hold the camera for video where you need to move the camera a lot, as I have yet to get it to work well for that. But I recommend this for still photography, like family vacation photos.

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kmc

Great for an iPhone, inadequate for anything else.

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014

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This thing would be OK for a point and shoot camera, but don't even think about it if you intend on using it for a DSLR, or god forbid a film camera.

This thing packs down well, but is hands down the flimsiest tripod I've ever seen in my life. I'm not sure why it even says "Manfrotto" on the thing.

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D. Jones

Manfrotto or MeFoto

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013

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My wife and I travel a good bit and needed a portable tripod to carry with us. I recently lugged a heavier MeFoto tripod around the UK for 10 days and I wanted something a little lighter so I picked up this Manfrotto MKC3-P01 tripod.

MeFoto A1350Q1T
This tripod will likely last me a lifetime. Its heavy duty and high quality - more tripod than I need. Everything about this tripod screams quality but I didn't realize how much until I bought the Manfrotto. Other than the price, the only downside is the weight. It comes in at 3.10 lbs without the case, which is also very nice.

Manfrotto MKC3-P01
For the casual photographer, the Manfrotto is probably spot on. If I had not bought the MeFoto, I may have been very happy with it. It comes in at 1/3 the cost, has nearly the same height (60.6" vs the MeFoto's 61.6") and its over a pound lighter (2.7lbs). It's also faster to setup because it uses plastic latches to lock the legs and not twist action locks. However, the Manfrotto is simply a lower quality tripod as compared to the MeFoto. This is evident in the build materials and smoothness of the tripod head and latches.

It may not be fair to compare these two tripods and it will simply come down to the buyer's needs and budget.

For anyone tight on a budget or rarely uses a tripod, go with the Manfrotto.

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Tea Kay

Not what I ordered.

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2014

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I paid $99 and thought I would be getting something new.
Instead I got a used, repacked item that was missing vital pieces.
Very disappointed. If I wanted to take a chance with something used, I would have chosen that option and paid a lot less. This is going back. Amazon chat gave me 2 hours of guff about it though. Very disappointed.

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