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Manfrotto has won 5 prestigious accolades and an honourable mention at the 2016 Red Dot Awards. The 5 award winning products include the XPRO Monopod, PIXI EVO, Lykos LED, Compact Xtreme and Digital Director, with the honourable mention going to the D1 Drone Backpack.
One of the most renowned and prestigious international prizes for Product Design, the Red Dot Product Design competition has existed since 1954 and is an internationally recognised quality seal. The award winning products were selected by a team of specialist design experts from various subject areas.
Products recognised by the Red Dot Design Awards are:
PIXI EVO MINI TRIPOD:
A lightweight, versatile and sturdy mini tripod for a DSLR and larger lenses, the PIXI EVO has two leg angles for ground level shooting and adapts to the most uneven surfaces due to its two section legs. Photographers can tilt the ball head 90° to capture incredible images whilst enjoying maximum stability.
COMPACT XTREME:
The first pole to transform into a monopod, the Compact Xtreme boasts a 4-section tube, an adapter to take a GoPro camera, and a small ball head that moves from the top of the handgrip to the bottom of the tube. Extremely lightweight, the Compact Xtreme features an Adapto and aluminium construction meaning it can hold a payload of up to 1kg.
LYKOS BI-COLOR:
The solution of choice for photographers and videographers who are always on the go, the LYKOS is a lightweight yet powerful light source. Offering incredible light output power in a compact and portable size, the LYKOS LED panels incorporate the latest LED innovation which guarantee perfect colour rendition.
XPRO MONOPODS:
The only monopod on the market with D-shaped tubes, the XPRO Monopod offers superb anti-rotation resistance, rigidity and steadiness. The Quick Power Lock levers allow for fast, secure and comfortable single handed operation meaning that photographers can move quickly and safely. Available in 6 different height options, and with a payload of up to 10kg.
DIGITAL DIRECTOR:
The only Apple certified electronic device that connects your Canon or Nikon DSLR and iPad Air/Air 2 and iPad Mini 2 or 3, Digital Director helps you to control and manage photo and video workflow. User can intuitively control camera settings, edit images and manage and share files from their iPad screen via a tethered cable connection. This cable connection also means that the camera can be placed in awkward, difficult to reach positions and be remotely controlled, ensuring you get those hard to reach photos! Digital Director also works with the award winning LYKOS LED lights via a Bluetooth connection, seamlessly linking these two Red Dot winning product together.
D1 DRONE BACKPACK:
A protective, lightweight and comfortable carrying solution, the D1 Drone Backpack has been designed to safely carry a DJI Phantom quadcopter (including the new Phantom 4), DSLR camera, tripod and a tablet. Quadcopters are protected in ‘rest mode; at the heart of the bag, and in ‘action mode’ with mounted propellers they can be secured via the quick-store pouch when a quick location change is needed.
For more information please see www.manfrotto.co.uk.
