Manfrotto’s New Photo Tripod

credits: Manfrotto

Manfrotto has expanded its ONE-series lineup with a new tripod called the ONE Photo, and unlike last year’s ONE Hybrid tripod, this one is meant specifically for photographers. According to Manfrotto, the tripod uses a redesigned structure with a non-rounded leg profile that improves torsional rigidity and overall stiffness. The idea is to provide better stability for high-resolution cameras and long exposures.

The tripod incorporates Manfrotto’s XTEND mechanism, which allows all leg sections to extend simultaneously with a single action. It also includes a sliding centre column for precise height adjustment and ground-level shooting. Manfrotto’s Q90 horizontal column mechanism is built in as well, allowing the column to swing into a horizontal position for overhead shots, macro work, flat-lay setups, and product photography. The company says the system makes it easier to quickly switch between shooting orientations without disassembling the tripod.

Unlike the ONE Hybrid, which came in both aluminium and carbon fibre versions, the ONE Photo is available only in aluminium. It can be purchased as a legs-only or as part of two kits. One version pairs the tripod with Manfrotto’s XPro ball head, while the other includes the XPro 3-Way Head, which offers independent axis control. The tripod also includes Manfrotto’s Easy Link connector, allowing accessories like lights or reflectors to be attached directly. Pricing starts at $329.95 for the tripod alone, while the two head kits are priced at $514.95.