Manfrotto 190XB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod
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Manufacturer: ManfrottoModel: 190XB
Color: Black
Product features:
- Leg angle presets increase the tripod's stability in bad weather conditions or on uneven terrain.
- Quick action leg locks with new improved design.
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Manfrotto 190XB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod
Customer Review: Great compact tripod, fair price
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this tripod as a backpackable tripod, because I couldn't afford a carbon-fiber model. That said, this tripod is great, considering the relatively low price. My setup can be rather heavy, with a Nikon D200 + 80-200 f/2.8 lens, but so far the tripod in conjunction with the midi-ball head, has been very sturdy.
The great things about this tripod are the thumb clasps on the telescoping legs (rather than wingnuts), the leg warmers (great at 5am when it's 30 degrees), and the well built and adjustable pivot points on the legs. I find the ability to have legs go totally horizontal is highly useful.
This tripod does have some drawbacks. The first being the telescoping head - even with lighter setups, it introduces vibrations that take a few seconds to subside after hands are free of the camera. This extension is handy only in a pinch, with no wind, a small camera, and a remote release. Fully extended, it's shoddy, at best. This section also prevents the tripod from getting really low to the ground - the lowest it can go is limited by the length of this shaft, since it protrudes below the neck of the tripod.
Also, this tripod is short, fully extended. It's a compact tripod, so that's to be expected, but I'm just providing fair warning to those interested. With the legs fully extended, I have to crouch quite low to look in my camera's viewfinder.
All in all, excellent build quality, nice leg clasps, great adjustability, good for fairly heavy DSLR setups, and sturdy in fair weather conditions. I would recommend this to a friend, looking for a compact tripod for carrying around, and who couldn't get a carbon-fiber model.
Description of Manfrotto 190XB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod
Manfrotto 3 Section Aluminum Tripod - Manfrotto 190XBThe Manfrotto 190XB three-section tripod is stable, flexible, and easy to use, making it a great choice for amateur and professional photographers alike. The tripod is distinguished by its redesigned aluminum frame, which is lighter than previous incarnations and slightly more compact. As a result, it's more convenient to bring this tripod along on shoots without weighing yourself down. Plus, the ergonomics of the leg-angle release mechanism and the quick-action leg locks have also been greatly improved, making it a breeze to open, position, and close the tripod in just a few seconds. The tension of the locking mechanism is even user-adjustable, so you can find the right tension for your comfort level. And should you need to balance the tripod on an uneven surface, you can set each of the legs to a different spread angle over the tripod's center of gravity--a must for nature shots on outdoor terrain.
Specifications
- Color: Black
- Includes tripod head: No
- Closed length: 21.06 inches
- Minimum height: 3.15 inches
- Maximum height: 57.48 inches
- Maximum height with center column down: 46.65 inches
- Load capacity: 11 pounds
- Material: Aluminum
- Leg cross section: Round
- Column cross section: 3-faceted
- Leg sections: 3
- Bubble spirit level: No
- Leg angles: 25, 46, 66, and 88 degrees
- Center column: Rapid
- Column tube diameter: 25mm
- Attachment: 3/8-inch screw
- Leg tube diameter: 25, 20, and 16 mm
- Suggested dolly: 127, 127VS
- Weight: 3.97 pounds
- Warranty: 2 years
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