Italian company Manfrotto has introduced the ONE Hybrid Tripod, a new support system engineered to meet the dual demands of photography and videography. Available in aluminum or carbon fiber models, the tripod is presented as a single solution for hybrid content creators, particularly those using mirrorless cameras. “The ONE Hybrid Tripod is the result of an extensive user research program involving professionals across Europe, Asia, and the U.S.,” says Paolo Frison, Manfrotto Program Director. “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.”

Among the tripod’s new features aimed at improving efficiency and versatility there is the XTEND mechanism, which enables simultaneous deployment of all leg sections with one action, reducing setup time. The tripod’s legs depart from traditional cylindrical designs, instead adopting a flatter profile that increases torsional rigidity and improves stability, particularly useful for smooth video panning, an approach reminiscent of the form factor seen in other compact tripods such as Peak Design’s Travel Tripod.

At the core of the ONE Hybrid is a newly engineered center column that performs multiple functions: it can be tilted horizontally for overhead and lay-flat photography using the Q90 mechanism, adjusted vertically for precise framing or completely removed for ground-level shooting. Levelling adjustments are also possible without repositioning the legs, making it suitable for uneven terrain or quick reframing. Optional column modules extend the vertical range further if needed.