{"id":101000,"date":"2018-04-11T12:45:42","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T17:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=101000"},"modified":"2018-04-11T12:45:42","modified_gmt":"2018-04-11T17:45:42","slug":"nab-manfrotto-hands-free-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/nab-manfrotto-hands-free-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"NAB 2018 Announcement: Manfrotto Gear Sets Filmmakers Free"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manfrotto\u2019s booth at NAB 2018 showcases some new hands-free gear that filmmakers on the go can look forward to using on their next projects.<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019ve ever worked in the film and video industry, then you\u2019re probably already familiar with the Manfrotto brand<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0their solid reputation for tripods and other support gear. At this year\u2019s NAB Show<\/a>, Manfrotto continues to showcase their excellence\u00a0with the new BeFree tripod line and some nifty new gear backpacks to help free up run-and-gun filmmakers.<\/p>\n

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BeFree Live Tripods<\/h3>\n

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Moving in a\u00a0different direction than many of the other big-name brands at NAB this year, Manfrotto focused on the prosumer and solo filmmaker markets by showcasing their BeFree tripod line<\/a> with their new \u201cLive\u201d-focused version for vloggers and filmmakers looking\u00a0for quick setups\u00a0and\u00a0the ability to turn the camera on themselves.<\/p>\n

The BeFree Live comes with a fluid head with a solid drag system for pans and tilts \u2014 with both aluminum and carbon fiber options (the latter hitting the market next month). You can check out the BeFree Live here<\/a> (price: $239.99) or the fluid head by itself here<\/a> (price: $99.99).<\/p>\n

Manfrotto also\u00a0revealed the fruits of its recent Sony-focused effort\u00a0with the\u00a0BeFree Advanced Sony Alpha Edition Tripod<\/a>, built specifically for the Sony a7S III, a7S III, and other a9-series mirrorless cameras. You can check out the BeFree Advanced Sony Alpha with lever options<\/a> and twist as well<\/a> (both priced at $189.99).<\/p>\n

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Cinematic Balance Backpacks<\/h3>\n

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To further help filmmakers on the run, Manfrotto also showed off their new line of travel-ready Cinematic Balance backpacks. The Pro Light Cinematic camcorder backpack<\/a>\u00a0will hold your DSLR or mirrorless camera, your complete array of lenses, a monopod, accessories, and even a DJI Ronin M\/MX or similarly sized gimbal.<\/p>\n

The Pro Light Cinematic camcorder backpack Expanded<\/a> is a similar expandable build\u00a0with even\u00a0more space that is still carry-on sized while fitting up to 10 lenses with your camera and gear. Both versions are currently on the market at $279.99.<\/p>\n

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For more NAB coverage, check out these other notable announcements.<\/p>\n