There are so many choices when it comes to choosing a tripod for your DSLR camera.

In this article I am going to review one of the latest tripods I have purchased for my DSLR Camera.  The Manfrotto 7302YB will be the subject in this product review.

The Manfrotto 7302YB tripod was designed for the amateur/enthusiast photographer in mind, and I believe the quality and price range reflect this.  If you’re a pro shooter and have more money to spend then you may want to have a look at the Gitzo GT3541 ($860).

However if you’re looking for a quality tripod for a reasonable price (less than $130) then the Manfrotto 7302YB offers excellent value.

Manfrotto 7302YB Features

• Rotating selectors allow you to change the leg angle.
• Perfect choice for small DSLR and compact video cameras.
• Easy to use head.
• Improved leg locking levers

Manfrotto 7302YB Technical Details

• Device Type: Tripod
• Model: 7302YB
• Model Name: Manfrotto 7302YB Compact Tripod w/QR Ball Head

• Maximum Height: 56.7”/144 cm
• Closed Height: 20.1”/51cm
• Weight: 3.2 lbs./1.47 kg
• Max load: 7.7 lbs./3.5 kg
• Leg section diameters in mm: 26, 22, 18, 14

Manfrotto 7302YB Product Description

Designed for photographers using lightweight DSLR, compact and bridge cameras, the 7302YB incorporates a quick release ball head with +90°/-90° orientation grooves and repositionable locking lever. The legs can be set at two different angles and it comes complete with a carrying bag.

This tripod is the perfect choice for improving your photography. Small, portable, compact and reliable, this is the perfect tripod + head combination. Without the hassle of choosing a separate head, this tripod is always ready to be taken virtually anywhere Among the major innovations of this new tripod are new rotating selectors that allow the shooter to change the leg angles and stronger ergonomic leg locking collars to improve performance and reliability.

Manfrotto 7302YB Review

The Manfrotto 7302YB is a very lightweight and compact DSLR tripod.  Those of you among us who like nature photography will know how much trouble a heavy tripod can cause us, because of this most of us will leave the tripod in the house next time around.  The Manfrotto 7302YB combats this problem by being both lightweight and compact this means that this tripod is not going to get in our way when we are not using it. The Manfrotto 7302YB is very compact but does keep the Manfrotto quality that we have all come accustomed to.

One slight problem that I do have with this tripod is the bottom leg section.  The legs in this section are a little thin for my liking and could see them breaking if they weren’t looked after properly.  I however haven’t had a problem with mine, and I have managed to drop the tripod a few times while out walking.

One feature of the Manfrotto 7302YB worth mentioning is the 2 adjustable leg angles which can be changed for the style of your shooting.  The first angle will give you maximum height while the 2^nd angle spaces the tripod legs out further which supports your camera even more giving it more stability.

Everything on the tripod is made of aluminium including the quick release plate, this means that the tripod is both strong and light weight.

Looking at the manufactures specifications it appears that the tripod is recommended to support up to 3.5kg which is more than suitable for beginner to semi pro shooters.  Whilst testing I have used my canon 50D and both 70-200 f2.8 and 24-105 f4 Luxury lenses which both weigh a substantial amount.  The Manfrotto 7302YB stood up to the test and handled the camera body and both lenses easily.

The Manfrotto 7302YB is an excellent tripod for anyone with a small sized budget.  If you can pick this tripod up for less than $130 then you’re getting a good deal.  Most online dealers are selling this tripod for $130-$140, however with a little bit of research I found that Amazon are selling the Manfrotto 7302YB tripod for only $119.  You can find this tripod on Amazon by visiting www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-7302YB-M-Y-Tripod-Ball