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Now National Geographic has teamed up with Manfrotto -- a leading producer of professional tripods and camera accessories, with decades of experience -- to bring you the tools that top explorers and reporters trust to help them bring home the best images possible. Whether you’re photographing around the world or around the corner, a sturdy, well-built tripod or monopod will help you get the best images by holding your camera still. By supporting the camera’s weight, it allows you to use faster, finergrained film or silent digital settings that let you concentrate on framing while giving you room for artistic expression. The two camera support ranges – NG EXPEDITION for the extreme demands of the photographic explorer and NG TUNDRA for the passionate amateur imagemaker – have been designed to combine low weight and reduced size with professional performance, top build quality, versatile advanced features, and speedier deployment systems.
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NG EXPEDITION NGET1
NG Expedition Automatic Tripod
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NGTT1
NG Tundra Ball Head Tripod
NGTT2
NGET2
NG Expedition Carbon Tripod
pages 40–41
NG Tundra Photo/Video Tripod
NGTM1
NGEH1
NG Expedition Hydrostatic Head RC2
NGEH2
NG Expedition Hydrostatic Head RC5
pages 42–43
pages 42–43
NG Tundra Monopod
NGTB1
NG Tripod Backpack Bag
pages 46–47
pages 48–49
page 50
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Key to Symbols Maximum height
Minimum height
Maximum height with extended center column
Closed height
Weight
Max load capacity*
*All stated maximum load capacities are measured centered on the tripod/head mounting point.
Height
Tilt
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133.5 cm 52.56’’
11 cm 4.33’’
160 cm 62.99’’
Detachable carrying handle is included. The carrying strap can be used to support a counterweight.
All-weather leg warmers provide protection to the hands.
Leg lock release button closes the tripod or shortens each leg for perfect positioning.
Four set leg angle positions provide a solid footing at any height.
Patented top casting allows a horizontal setting of the center column for unusual angles and macro work. Low angle adapter is built into the center column.
68.5 cm 26.97’’
3.2 kg 7.5 lb
8 kg 17.64 lb
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Pull each leg downward to open and automatically lock in any position with no screws, knobs, or levers to tighten or loosen.
Press the mechanism release button and push the leg upward. Release at any intermediate point to lock the leg, or push it all the way up to close.
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Leg lock release button closes the tripod or shortens each leg for perfect positioning.
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135.5 cm 53.35’’
11 cm 4.33’’
170 cm 66.93’’
All-weather leg warmers provide protection for the hands.
Four different leg angles (25°, 43°, 73°, and 90°) are provided.
57.5 cm 22.64’’
2.3 kg 5.07 lb
7 kg 15.43 lb
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Dual positioning center column provides versatility.
Low angle adapter is built into the center column.
Detachable carrying handle is included. Carrying strap can be used to support a counterweight.
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Quick release system, supplied with 1/4-20’’ and 3/8’’ camera fixing screws. For use with standard telephoto lenses.
Rubber bellows system prevents dirt and debris from entering the ball area even in the most extreme locations.
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Independent pan lock for 360° movement.
Independent tilt lock allows +90°/-90° tilt movement. It tightly locks the head with minimal effort.
Calibrated, adjustable friction control for stability.
NGEH1 Hydrostatic Head RC2
12.4 cm 10 kg 4.88’’ 22 lb
0.7 kg 1.5 lb
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NGEH2 Hydrostatic Head RC5
12.5 cm 0.7 kg 4.92’’ 1.5 lb
12 kg 26.4 lb
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Sliding quick release system is supplied with 1/4-20’’ and 3/8’’ camera fixing screws for use with heavy telephoto lenses.
Rubber bellows system prevents dirt and debris from entering the ball area, even in the most extreme locations.
Use the sliding quick release to position the camera in different ways.
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Independent pan lock for 360° movement.
Independent tilt lock allows +90°/-90° tilt movement.
Calibrated, adjustable friction control for stability.
NG TUNDRA
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A small profile plate to fit all compact digital cameras allows the camera to be quickly attached and detached from the tripod. It’s easy to access yet provides the safety required to prevent the accidental release of the camera from the tripod. A natural anti-rotation shape ensures the legs don’t turn. The elliptical shape also provides greater rigidity at the point where the legs attach to the tripod.
Turn the dial to select normal leg angles (23°), medium leg angles (45°), or low angles (80°) to achieve ground-level shots.
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NGTT1 NG Tundra Ball He
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128 cm 50.39’’
17 cm 6.69’’
Hidden away between the tripod legs but easy to find, the lever quickly locks and unlocks the column to obtain higher camera positioning or to remove the column for low angle positioning. The column unscrews and splits into two sections. By combining that with the low angles leg setting you can get your camera all the way to the ground.
152 cm 59.84’’
45.5 cm 17.91’’
0.89 kg 1.96 lb
1 kg 2.2 lb
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The five sections allow the NG TUNDRA to fold up to its compact size yet reach great heights when fully extended.
Quick and easy to open and close, the NG Tundra tripod allows quick maneuvering of the camera in virtually any position.
Easy-to-grab knob quickly locks and unlocks the ball head.
Large rubber feet provide stability on flat and uneven surfaces.
To fix the quick release plate to the bottom of your camera, a special tool is located in the bottom of the column. Simply unscrew the tool from the column and then replace so it is always available.
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A small profile plate to fit all compact digital cameras allows the camera to be quickly attached and detached from the tripod. Easy to access yet provides the safety required to prevent the accidental release of the camera from the tripod. A simple turn of the handle locks or unlocks the pan (left/right) and tilt (up/down) axes of the head. When shooting video, this handle also allows steady movement of the camera. A natural anti-rotation shape ensures the legs don’t turn. The elliptical shape also provides greater rigidity at the point where the legs attach to the tripod.
Turn the dial to select normal leg angles (23°), medium leg angles (45°), or low angles (80°) to achieve ground-level shots.
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128 cm 50.39’’
18 cm 7.09’’
152 cm 59.8’’
44.5 cm 17.52’’
1.03 kg 2.27 lb
1 kg 2.2 lb
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The five sections allow the NG TUNDRA to fold up to its compact size yet reach great heights when fully extended.
Quick and easy to open and close, the NG Tundra tripod allows quick maneuvering of the camera in virtually any position.
Hidden away between the tripod legs but easy to find, the lever quickly locks and unlocks the column to obtain higher camera positioning or to remove the column for low angle positioning.
The column unscrews and splits into two sections. By combining that with the low angles leg setting you can get your camera all the way to the ground.
Large rubber feet provide stability on flat and uneven surfaces.
To fix the quick release plate to the bottom of your camera, a special tool is located in the bottom of the column. Simply unscrew the tool from the column and then replace so it is always available.
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A rubber pad protects the hands from hot and cold elements.
A small profile plate to fit all compact digital cameras allows the camera to be quickly attached and detached from the monopod. Easy to access yet provides the safety required to prevent the accidental release of the camera from the monopod. Easy-to-grab knob quickly locks and unlocks the ball head.
The five sections allow the NG TUNDRA monopod to fold up to its compact size yet reach great heights when fully extended.
Quick and easy to open and close, the NG Tundra tripod allows quick maneuvering of the camera in virtually any position.
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Large rubber feet provide stability on flat and uneven surfaces.
156 cm 61.42’’
48 cm 18.9’’
0.39 kg 0.86 lb
1 kg 2.2 lb
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A large, padded handle allows you to easily grab the backpack.
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16 cm 6.3’’
9.5 cm 3.7’’
47 cm 18.5’’
17 cm 6.6’’
Numerous compartments allow you to store your equipment, camera accessories, mobile phone, and more.
A special padded compartment holds your camera, and the main compartment holds the NG Tundra tripod.
An all-weather rain cover is also provided to protect your bag and photo equipment in inclement weather.
14 cm 5.5’’
56 cm 22’’
0.53 kg 1.1 lb
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