Overview

Shout-out to all Sony α camera PRO users! Manfrotto Befree GT PRO Sony α carbon fibre tripod is a special version of the Befree GT PRO carbon dedicated to all Sony α camera users who want maximum performance and stability in all shooting positions.

Get ready because your Sony α camera is about to become even safer. How? The camera quick release plate is custom-designed to fit Sony α camera bodies*, ensuring a perfect grip even during angled shots. Its front jut physically blocks the camera, preventing any play in tilt or rotational movements, always keeping the camera securely attached to the head plate. The result? Impressive camera stability that takes image sharpness to the highest level.

The plate attaches to the head using the world’s most popular professional quick-release plate system, the Manfrotto RC2. This system is fast and easy to use, featuring a built-in safety lock. The plate is also compatible with the Arca-type mounting system, making it versatile for other mounting needs. With this unique aluminium plate attached to the camera, all Manfrotto heads** and nearly all tripod heads on the market can be mounted quickly and effortlessly, eliminating the need for disassembly.

Befree GT PRO Sony α carbon fibre tripod is dedicated to professional photographers who need superior performance in the most lightweight format. It’s the most professionally advanced solution in Manfrotto’s wide range of travel tripods. It is the perfect combination of portability - only 43cm/16.93in when folded - and impressive stability, ensuring flawless and effortless operation even with a 12 kg/26.46lbs equipment load.

Designed for quick adjustments, the tripod lets you focus on framing the perfect shot. No fuss, no wasted time—just readiness. Its ergonomic design in fact makes setting up and operating the kit intuitive and fast, even for the most demanding photographers.

Experience unparalleled stability on any terrain, even the most uneven, thanks to the robust spider design that keeps your camera rock-steady and poised to capture the sharpest images.Adding unique accessories can truly enhance your shots, making all the difference. That’s why our Befree GT PRO carbon fibre tripod boasts the Spider with Easy Link. Photographers who relish adding lights or reflectors can now capture stunning outdoor images that were once achievable only with heavily accessorized tripods.

For photographers, every moment counts—it could be THE one. Streamline your setup with a tripod that opens effortlessly with a single gesture. The twist lock mechanism, developed by Manfrotto, is your top choice. It’s compact, lightning-fast, and incredibly user-friendly, with no protruding parts—just seamless closure around the head, allowing the Befree GT PRO Sony α carbon fibre tripod to slip into and out of its storage pocket effortlessly.

Smoothly switch shooting perspectives with the ergonomic leg-angle selector on our Befree GT PRO Sony α carbon fibre tripod. Whether you’re left-handed or right-handed, finding the perfect tripod height won’t distract you from capturing the shot you want. Plus, the three independent leg angle positions guarantee full shooting versatility for creative ideas outdoors.

And that’s not all: Meet your silent partner in the art of composition: The tripod is kitted out with Manfrotto’s Advanced 496 aluminium Centre Ball Head, a compact but powerful and intuitive head that allows quick and precise camera movement. The head features three independent controls: a main ergonomic knob for sphere lock, an integrated friction control knob for balanced equipment weight, and an independent panoramic knob for horizontal camera movement.

Befree GT is the best professional travel tripod collection for all PRO photographers who want maximum performance, even when they’re travelling. It is built to enable PRO photographers to express their uniqueness and to achieve the most daring and exceptional shots using their camera with the confidence of being supported by a professional solution that will never let them down.

*All details of camera’s compatibility are available in the Download section

**The plate is not compatible with 804RC2, MH804-3W