{
  "id": 5748634,
  "title": "Manfrotto ONE Photo tripod review – a really clever design, but with one massive drawback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/manfrotto-one-photo-tripod-review-a-really-clever-design-but-with-one",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-05T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/review/manfrotto-one-photo-tripod-review-a-really-clever-design-but-with-one-massive-drawback/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Manfrotto ONE Photo tripod is an impressively tall and exceptionally sturdy tripod designed for serious photographers and videographers. Weighing 3.1kg and folding to a length of 65.5cm, it is not portable due to its weight and length. The tripod offers quick setup, easy horizontal center column adjustment, and can support a load of up to 12kg. Priced at $330 ($269 for legs only) or $515 ($399 for the bundle with the XPRO head), the Manfrotto ONE Photo stands out for its innovative design, particularly the adjustable three-section aluminium legs that extend freely when released. This design allows for a faster deployment and is particularly useful on uneven surfaces. However, the tripod's feet require a lot of effort to convert between spike and rubber foot settings, which might be a drawback for some users.",
  "summary": "This large, hefty tripod is designed to be quick to set up, particularly on uneven surfaces, but is it practical for photographers? The post Manfrotto ONE Photo tripod review – a really clever design, but with one massive drawback appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
  "key_points": [
    "Manfrotto ONE Photo tripod is tall and sturdy for serious photographers",
    "Tripod weighs 3.1kg, folds to 65.5cm, supports up to 12kg load",
    "Adjustable three-section aluminum legs enable quick deployment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}