New mini tripod from Manfrotto

[Chris Dodkin]

Recognizing the growing compact mirrorless market, Manfrotto have release an ultra portable mini tripod, the PIXI.

PIXI

"The PIXI is great for achieving hard to get video shots while keeping your camera steady. Close the legs to use it as a comfortable grip to capture great videos that stand out from the crowd.

The new push-button mechanism enables you to position and lock the ball head in one rapid, intuitive movement. Pushing the button releases the ball joint to move freely. When the button is released, the ball is locked automatically in the selected position.

PIXI has a minimal Italian style and is manufactured from stainless steel and Adapto for high quality and a tactile finish. With this solid construction, it provides a secure base in every situation and the rubber feet guarantee a stable and slip-free purchase on any surface. "

PIXI has been developed for CSCs and entry level DSLRs fitting these basic requirements:

• Body: maximum weight of 650g/1.4lbs
• Focal length: maximum 85mm (standard non professional lens)
• Total equipment payload: maximum 1kg/2.2lbs

Product Specifications:

• Attachment (Top) 1/4" screw attachment type
• Color black color
• Front Tilt -35° / +35° tilt range
• Material Adapto + stainless steel
• Panoramic Rotation 360° degrees
• Closed Length 7.28 in
• Load Capacity 2.2 lbs
• Maximum Height 5.31 in
• Minimum Height 5.31 in
• Weight 0.51 lbs

 

[Brian Moore]

Why,...? We've been through this before, but just to briefly reiterate,...we already have wallpods, tumblerpods, kneepods, foreheadpods, bottlepods, tablepods, otherpeoplesshoulderspods, etc. In fact, just the other day I posted a fotie for which I used a smallwallpod (granted,...a version of the aforementioned wallpod) to steady my camera. All of these and others are readily available everywhere and free of charge. What's so great about tripods?