The Manfrotto ONE Hybrid Tripod has won an iF Design Award 2026. Selected by an international jury of 129 independent design experts, the ONE Hybrid stood out among more than 10,000 entries from 68 countries. It is the only tripod to receive an iF DESIGN AWARD in 2026.
The iF DESIGN AWARD, organised by the independent iF Design Foundation in Germany, has recognised outstanding design excellence for over 70 years. Winning this award signals global recognition not only for aesthetics, but for engineering intelligence, usability, and innovation.
Launched as the first model within the new Manfrotto ONE platform, the ONE Hybrid tripod was designed to meet the needs of modern creators who work across both photography and video. Built on a unified architectural foundation, it integrates dedicated photo and video functionality into a single, professional-grade system.
The tripod introduced features including the XTEND fast deployment mechanism, high torsional rigidity for stability, and compatibility with Manfrotto’s XCHANGE quick release ecosystem.
The ONE Hybrid marks the beginning of a broader platform strategy that will expand across dedicated application variants.
Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 35 years’ of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.
He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010.
Matthew has won 51 ACS Awards, including six prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards.
Matthew is available to hire as a DP in Japan or for work anywhere else in the world.