Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod
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Customer Review: Dissapoined
Summary: 2 Stars
For a high end name and the price of a decent tripod I am dissapointed in the quality. After alot of research on line and reading reveiws on various models and brands, I decided to go with the 190prob. Before I purchased it I decided to take a long drive and look at one. I was very dissapointed in the strength. The legs are tiny round tubes which do not open smoothly and feel like they will fold. When set up, the smallest tap on a leg caused the whole thing to vibrate. The weight is fine, but with reason, there is no meat.
I use a canon 40D with various lenses up to 1600mm. This tripod will not hold the 1600mm and camera still enough to use. It would be fine with a 300mm lens if you do not walk anywhere near and use a remote shutter. If you set the shutter manually, you will most likely have blur.
I first started with a no name $60 tripod with built in head. I lost a lens because the tripod fell over. The lens was a 28mm-135mm. At $145 without the head, I do not see this model to be much stronger. The only advantage is the hardware is better, but the hardware is not where the streangth is.
With a high end name like Manfrotto I should see the quality of a high end tripod. I ended up going with a Vanguard Elite carbon fiber which was taller (up to 74") and much stronger, for about the same price.
My recomentation is: if you are looking at this tripod, go touch one first. You'll most likely change your mind. I would have been very upset to get this in the mail.
Customer Review: Wise investment.
Summary: 5 Stars
Hi,
I am glad that I made wise choice by investing in this tripod. It is really nice and very sturdy. It handles my Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) with a wide range of lenses comfortably. The heaviest lenses that I have are Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Zoom Nikkor Lens and Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens with Built In Motor for Nikon Digital SLR. This tripod, coupled with Manfrotto 496RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 486RC2 works like a charm for all my photographic needs. I do a lot of landscapes, night-time long exposures and macros. All situations warrant for a good tripod and this one didn't let me down :-)
Thanks to all the previous reviewers who helped me in deciding to go for this tripod.
Note: Do check the maximum weight of your photographic equipment while choosing a combination of good tripod and ball-head. Your decision must be based against this or else you may not get the best out of your investment.
Customer Review: A very sturdy, well built tripod
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently took this tripod on a backpacking trip through Yosemite, and could not be happier with it's performance. The tripod feels very sturdy, without being too heavy or expensive. I was able to carry the tripod along with all my other backpacking and camera gear for 40+ miles in the High Sierras and not once resented having to carry around the weight of this tripod.
The tripod itself is a mostly aluminum construction with plastic quick release fasteners, which work very well for quick set up. Two of the legs have a foam padding on them which help greatly in resting the tripod on my shoulders while walking. The legs feature a bubble level on the center column, a feature which I haven't used much as I have a ball head on the tripod, making a level on the legs somewhat irrelevant. The center column also extends a fair amount, and is able to rotate 90 degrees, which may be useful for moving in a close subject, however I haven't had much of a chance to use this feature as of yet. My only gripe with this tripod is that the legs are a bit stiff rotate out from center...which makes it a little difficult to set up with just one hand.
In short, this is an excellent tripod that has the perfect blend of quality, weight and price for everyday hiking or even long expeditions.
Customer Review: Mixed feeling
Summary: 4 Stars
First of all I never had a chance to see this tripod in stores or anywhere until I got mine. Based on the positive reviews and the brand name I went ahead and bought it, which I don't regret anyhow. I just had this tripod for two days so it may actually be a bit early to write the review at this point, but these are my initial impressions.
The tripod is actually shorter than I imagined (I'm around 5.9). I have to extend the center column quite a bit which compromise on the stability. I have taken few test shots at 300 mm using long exposure and many pictures have come out blurred, of course without timer. With timer not a problem. And it is also heavier than I thought it would weight. If you take it along for a long hike you'll definitely feel the weight.
Other than these two points I feel this tripod is great. The Build quality is very good, as I expected. I like the 4 angle adjustments on the leg and the ability to move the center column horizontally. Its very fast and easy to make this adjustment.
I really wanted to give it 5 stars. My heart says 5, but my mind says 4. I'm a logical man and I'll go with my mind.
Considering the amount I paid ($120) I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Customer Review: Standing ovation
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had a few tripods in the past and so far the Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod offered the best combination of weight, stability, flexibility and price. It's relatively light weight (there is a carbon fiber version if you need something lighter), flexible, very stable and quick to adjust.
There are a number of features that make this tripod so flexible. Each of the tripod's legs can be set to extend from the standard angle up to 90 degrees (ie. flat to ground), with quick locking points in between. Another great feature, that is somewhat unique to this model line, is the ability to adjust the center mount camera horizontally as well as the standard (vertically). Which is great for getting in to some difficult spots. Combined you should be able to set this tripod up in some of the most awkward spaces and still know your equipment is secure.
To continue with the theme of quick and flexible I topped off my tripod with the Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)