Manfrotto Element MII 4-Section Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head, Black
Original price was: $174.95.$139.00Current price is: $139.00.
Price: $174.95 - $139.00
(as of Nov 06, 2025 19:08:07 UTC – Details)
Perfect for hobbyist and aspiring photographers who use compact cameras, CSCs and DSLRs cameras Manfrotto Element MII Aluminium Black is lightweight on your shoulders and stable on the ground. The Element MII Collection is the evolution of the Element Big range. Element MII, which stands for both MADE IN ITALY and MARK 2, offers high quality, flawless construction, stylish design, and several exciting upgrades and valuable features. Ultra-compact, lightweight and reliable, the Element MII Aluminium Black delivers superior construction and must-have features and it is ideal for setting your creativity free on the go. It reaches up to 160 cm, folds down to 42.5 cm and weighs only 1,55 kg. The Element MII Aluminium Black carries a payload of up to 8kg, which means it is also suitable for heavier zoom lenses where a sturdy tripod is essential for crisp photos. The aluminium ball head enables Element MII users to enjoy the smoothest movement for framing their shots and firmly locks gear in place. It features a dual-lock design with a large primary knob for controlling the ball’s movement and a smaller secondary knob for engaging the 360° independent pan. The head comes with an included high-quality techno polymer 200PL-PRO Light plate is both strong and lightweight and compatible with Arca-type and Manfrotto RC2 head attachments. Its rubber inserts grip tightly, even on the most angled shots. The sturdy aluminium spider consistently delivers exceptional stability and reliability in the field. Its ingenious core keeps size to a minimum by housing the patented leg angle selectors, which allow quick leg angle switching for rapid and accurate camera positioning. The rapid leg opening system and ergonomic twist-locks firmly lock the legs into position, allowing instant set up and keeping your attention on the shot. Photographers can rely on the hook located at the bottom of the centre column to add additional weight for extra stability when needed. The vibrant, eye-catching colours and graphics make these model perfect for expressing your individuality. Element MII Aluminium Black easily follows you everywhere and is always comfortable to carry thanks to its padded carry bag.
LIGHTWEIGHT ON YOUR SHOULDERS AND STABLE ON THE GROUND: Ideal for hobbyist and aspiring photographers on-the-go who use compact cameras, CSCs, DSLRs
STURDY, COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM CONSTRUCTION: It reaches up to 160 cm, folds down to 42,5 cm and weighs only 1,55 kg; the payload of 8kg is ideal for heavier zoom lenses
FAST SETUP: Quick leg angle switching for swift and accurate camera positioning; rapid leg opening system and ergonomic twist-locks firmly lock the legs into position
EASY STORAGE AND TRANSPORT: Element MII easily follows you everywhere and is always comfortable to carry thanks to its padded carry bag
CATCHY AND ICONIC GRAPHICS MAKE IT STAND OUT OF THE CROWD: The vibrant, eye-catching colours and graphics make this model perfect for expressing your individuality
Customers say
Customers find the tripod easy to use and set up, appreciate its portability for travel, and note it can handle a good amount of weight without issues. The stability receives mixed feedback, with some finding it sturdy while others say it’s not as steady as desired. The functionality and value for money also get mixed reviews, with some saying it works well and is an excellent value while others find it completely unusable and not worth the price. Durability is a concern, with multiple customers reporting it breaking after first use.
Aimee V –
Excellent for birding!
This monopod is so sturdy that I am able to double it as a walking stick when birding. It’s lightweight; when folded, I can slip it in my purse or even pop it in an overall pocket. It’s easy to adjust the height and also quiet, so I can set up a shot without scaring away wildlife. Being a trusted brand, it was an excellent value and I recommended it to everyone on my nature hikes.
Pong –
Lightweight, Sturdy, and Very Portable!
This tripod performs excellently. It’s very sturdy and can handle a good amount of weight without any issues. I’m also impressed with how lightweight and easy it is to carry, making it the perfect companion for travel or shooting on the go. Highly recommended!
Bryan –
Excellent value from a reputable brand
I love the size, stability, and quality of this tripod! Everything about this tripod feels mature, thoughtful, and polished. The rubber twist locks are thick, strong, and comfortable. The height is surprisingly good for a tall person like me. There are some heavy-duty plastic components, including the base plate. But they seem very high-quality.As far as travel tripods go, this is going to be the most sturdy. I tried other brands including the MeFoto backpacker (which is amazingly small and light) but it was too short for me and not stable enough to hold my large Canon DSLR and lenses. Other brands may offer almost the same height, but with the last leg segment barely thicker than a pencil.I also tried and returned two other non name-brand carbon fiber tripods which had the weight allowance but not the stability of legs due to rather flimsy carbon fiber legs fully extended. Finally, after a few weeks of searching, I decided to go with this Manfrotto because of the name brand and other positive reviews (elsewhere) for its stability.Other new brands seem nice but I was concerned about quality control issues and do not foresee these companies standing by their product like an established brand will. I wanted to love the carbon fiber tripods — who wouldn’t be exited about a 79″ carbon fiber tripod for $99?!At the end of the day, I felt most comfortable placing my $2,000 Canon DSLR + zoom lenses on this tripod. I even walked around with the camera attached and the legs extended. No concern of the camera coming loose.If you’re looking for a travel tripod, this is not going to be the lightest of the bunch. But it is still light and one of the best values out there by a reputable brand.
Abimael Robles –
Good quality tripod for medium-weight gear
Good quality tripod. I got it for a good price. I’ve taken this tripod to 3 different countries and used it a lot. It’s solid and helps me take good photos from up high.Just don’t use a heavy camera on it or it will bend when fully extended.For reference, I use my Sony a7sii with a 14-24mm f2.8 lens. Not a crazy set up for photos, but it’s a solid size. This tripod handles it well.Solid quality
James Ellison –
Good tripod but you’re just ordering a different head.
Tripod itself is great the only draw back is flimsy mountain head put a different head on and it works great.
Isaiah –
Cheap leg connectors
Seemed sturdy at first- After 1 day of use the legs jammed and were very difficult to closeAlso the interior piece holding the leg extensions in fell out very quicklyI was traveling with this item and it literally fell apart within a week. It was such a pain to carry around since the legs wouldn’t close all the way or you had to push so so hard that I almost hurt myself. Made my whole trip so much more difficult, Save your money
CC –
Great monopod for telephoto lenses
I really like this monopod.I’ve had it for a decent amount of time now, so I feel comfortable reviewing it.I like that it’s pretty light weight, feels very sturdy when I use it with my Nikon Z8 and Z 1.4 teleconverter with the Z 180-600mm, is easy to adjust the height and locks into place quickly.It has a little strap for carrying it too.I’ve had zero issues with it and I use it all the time.Definitely recommend it.
niftyfifty –
A monopod for travel.
Quality product from a reputable brand. As the product description says, it is lightweight and compact. Great for travel and storing easily.
LUIS SOARES –
Funcional y fácil de usar y transportar
Alfonso R. –
Me gustó mucho
Gunnar –
Bra stativ kan användas som vandringskäpp o alltid nära till hands när man ser ett motiv
Client d’Amazon –
Je le trouve un peu trop souple…donc avis en suspend le temps de l’utiliser un peu plus…
Cliente Amazon –
Manfrotto è garanzia di qualità, il prodotto è leggero, facile utilizzo e robusto. Ho chiesto info all’assistenza Manfrotto e oltre alla gentilezza sono stati rapidi ed esaustivi. Ottima caratteristica che nello stesso monopiede sono presenti sia la vite piccola che grande per l’ancoraggio della macchina fotografica o videocamera. Il prezzo è ottimo per le caratteristiche del prodotto.