Manfrotto ONE Hybrid Tripod Debuts: A Practical Option for Photo and Video Creators | Stark Insider

TL;DR – Manfrotto’s ONE Hybrid Tripod Aims to Simplify Photo/Video Workflows

Manfrotto has introduced the ONE Hybrid Tripod, a new support system built specifically for creators using mirrorless cameras in both photo and video applications. Key features per the PR:

It’s available now, and will be showcased at BiLD Expo in New York, June 17–18.

Traditionally, photographers and videographers have used separate tripods: one for stills (lightweight, rigid) and another for video (smooth, fluid movement). The ONE Hybrid is Manfrotto’s attempt to merge those into a single, streamlined solution.

What Manfrotto says makes it different:

This could be especially appealing for YouTubers, solo creators, or small production teams who often shift between video and stills on the same shoot.

“”The ONE Hybrid Tripod is the result of an extensive user research program involving professionals across Europe, Asia, and the U.S.,” said Paolo Frison, Program Director at Manfrotto. “From field tests with mirrorless creators in Tokyo and Los Angeles to workshops with our top partners in Europe and Asia, every feature, from the new leg shape to the XCHANGE system, was driven by real-world feedback. We didn’t just design for hybrid creators; we designed with them.”

Initial impressions suggest this is a thoughtfully designed system that doesn’t try to be everything to everyone—but could realistically replace two tripods for many hybrid users. Whether it becomes a staple in your kit depends on how often you switch between video and stills and how important speed and flexibility are in your workflow.

Anything that lightens our shooting kits is welcome. I have a carbon Manfrotto tripod (with slider) that I’ve been lugging around for years. It’s solid, and it’s been rock solid and reliable. But, man, it can get heavy. Ultimately, I tend to use it with the (bulky) RED Dragon and large V-moun batteries in the studio where it’s best suited. In the field though, this new ONE system looks compelling for sure. Sony, Canon, Panasonic shooters and RED Komodo and Blackmagic too might want to see if these new models are worth short-listing. Being able to combine photo and video features is a nice bonus that could further reduce the need for additional gear.