Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod
Customer Review: Solid, but might not be solid enough
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased the Manfrotto 190XPROB about a year ago. It is nicely constructed with good features. Just beware that at the cost of its light weight construction it cannot hold larger lenses as well as other more expensive tripods. If you are just getting into photography and don't plan on purchasing 300mm and up lenses then this product will please you greatly. Just know that wind and weight will negatively affect this products performance. Spend some money on a good head to go with it... You can always move your tripod head to a new tripod as your needs change.
Good Luck!
Here is an example of pretty nice Ball Head: Giottos MH-1000 Large Ball Head with Independent Panning Lock with Built-in MH652 Quick Release - Supports 22 lbs
Customer Review: Nice legs Manfrotto
Summary: 5 Stars
Just another "5-star" here. Well designed and made, like the "Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate" I ordered with it. I'm convinced after a couple hours with this support/positioning system that I will be a better photographer through this investment in making the non-viewfinder end of my hobby transparent as possible.
Like any American male wants to always do when he acquires a new tool, I was able to operate both the leg length and angle features AND reposition the center column from vertical to horizontal without unfolding the destructions. Sign of good design, no? This device is a quality, rock-solid instrument. I'll be able to shoot in the wind at a landscape or get really close to flowers and insects with the same solid support. Good job Manfrotto.
Customer Review: Nice solid tripod
Summary: 5 Stars
I got tired of the lack of stability of the cheap tripod that I had (cost me $10), so I went straight for a Manfrotto (they say cheap men spend twice). All and all is a very good tripod, well built, stable, very functional, and goes right with my height (6').
The only drawback that I have encountered is the unpredictable behaviour of the bubble level: with the legs fully and evenly extended, over a flat surface (eg: the floor) the bubble doesn't always center, I just basically ignore it, so the question is, why include a non-working feature in such a pretentious product? beats me, even my cheapo-tripod's bubbles level when its legs are fully extended.
Don't be misled by my rant about the level, its a damn good tripod and it should suit your need for a stable, "More pro" tripod.
Customer Review: worth the money for an SLR
Summary: 5 Stars
Cliff notes: Do you get your money's worth? YES!
Long version:
The tripod can be easily and quickly adjusted in all directions. It will support weights far heavier than specified, provided that you tighten the friction clamps on the legs and don't spread them out at extreme angles. I haven't tried standing on it, though. The tripod is not overly heavy, but isn't exactly light either; it's well-built and I'm confident putting my DSLR on it, even in the wind.
Converting the center column to horizontal obviously reduces stability, but there is a hook for a counterweight at the apex of the legs.
You will pay good money for this tripod, but you will get your money's worth. I paired these tripod legs with a Bogen-Manfrotto 486RC2 head, which goes well with it.
Customer Review: Rock Solid
Summary: 5 Stars
Got this tripod together with the Manfroto Midi Ball Head for my Pentax K20D and related gear. It definitely bestows a high degree of confidence that this tripod will hold the most extensive of bodies and lenses without any issue. The tripod (together with the head) is bulky, but at the same time it is very stable and less subject to vibration or shaking due to wind.
The legs can be spread out wide enough that the tripod is almost at ground level. Additionally, the center column can be swiveled 90 degrees to take pictures of subjects on the ground. It also has a built in buble level and a hook in case you need to add weights for added stability (not really needed IMHO).
I've used a lighter Manfrotto tripod for many years and am very pleased with their product.