|
| 
 enlarge | Brand: Manfrotto
Category: Photography
List Price: $178.00
Buy New: $144.90
You Save: $33.10 (19%)
New (14) Used (1) from $144.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  31 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 22.4 x 5 x 5
MPN: 190XPROB
Model: 190XPROB
UPC: 719821271062
EAN: 0719821271062
ASIN: B000N7VPRW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Nice legs Manfrotto December 21, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
Great stability for DSLRs with standard lenses, good value December 1, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I use this tripod with Bogen-Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N) and my Pentax K10D. You'll need to purchase a head separately for this tripod.
The legs are very adjustable in both length and angle. The center column comes all the way up and then flips horizontally and extends that way. Combined with the the legs extended straight out, I can stablize the camera very close to the ground.
The built-in spirit level helps me set up the tripod close to level and the head I use has another spirit level for fine tuning.
The combination is a bit outside of the range I originally wanted to spend, but it feels rock solid and is a pleasure to use. It might be a bit heavy for some folks; however, in my opinion, the weight is well balanced for stablilty. Those concerned about weight and/or cost might opt for a less expensive and heavy ball head. A tripod is certainly not something to skimp on as a shakey tripod can introduce more problems that it solves!
Excellent craftsmanship, very practical November 17, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have owned several tripods over the years, including a larger Bogen, but this is really the best I've ever bought. Not too heavy, sets up quickly and has a lot of versatility, also for low the ground macro work. Highly recommended.
Awesome pod November 15, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I think this thing is awesome. It is tall enough for me full extended. Light and versatile. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I've owned it since June 2007. I'm extremely happy I bought this.
Sturdy tripod for the value-conscious October 20, 2007
86 out of 86 found this review helpful
I've had plenty of opportunity to field test my 190XPROB since buying it several weeks ago. It has more than met expectations. Paired with a good ball head (mine is the Bogen-Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System), it will satisfy most value-conscious serious amateur photographers. My rating reflects this combination of quality and price.
For the record, my dSLR and heaviest lens together weigh about eight or nine pounds.
Stability without center column extended: The 190XPROB easily supports my camera with macro, normal zoom, or mid-telephoto zoom lenses attached. The tripod legs are independently adjustable to four different positions, allowing many different shooting configurations. The tripod has been stable in all of them.
Stability with center column extended vertically: The 190XPROB reliably supports my camera and heaviest lens when the center column is extended to a bit more than half its length. The tripod also provides stable support with the center column fully extended, providing a little extra care is taken when positioning the tripod and vibrations (e.g., from wind or traffic) are minimized.
Stability with center column extended horizontally: Being able to change the center column from vertical to horizontal is one of the outstanding features of the 190XPROB -- very handy for macro work. The tripod is stable in any leg configuration with the center column extended to about two-thirds of its length. With the legs spread in the two or three widest positions, the tripod is stable with the center column fully extended horizontally.
Ease of operation: Simplicity itself. The flip lever leg locks open and close easily, lock securely. The tripod legs slide smoothly. Leg length adjustments during use are painless. The center column raises and lowers easily, rotates smoothly. Attaching a ball head is no problem at all. Very fast set up in the field.
Weight and carrying: At four pounds, the 190XPROB is not the lightest of tripods. Your ball head may add another pound. But this is a very compact tripod when folded and even with the legs extended one section -- it's easy to carry by hand or across a shoulder. I don't really notice the weight at all.
Features & suggestions: Two legs have durable leg warmers, a nice extra once the weather turns cold or rainy. They allow a firm grip on the tripod. There is one bubble level (but I much prefer using a double level attached to the camera's flash hot shoe). The tripod comes with rubber feet that are fine on floors or pavement, but a set of spiked feet (Bogen - Manfrotto Retractable Spiked Feet Adapter Set (3))adds stability on grass or uneven ground outdoors. There is one small hook from which additional weight can be suspended to reduce vibrations, but it is positioned on the side of hub rather than on the under side. This could make it awkward and a little inconvenient to use.
One caution: The 190XPROB is 48 inches tall with the center column closed (57 inches tall with the column fully extended). A ball head may add a couple more inches. As tripods go, this is not very tall, though it suits me fine for several reasons. If you're much above six feet tall, you might want to consider a bigger tripod to avoid spending too much time bent over while looking through the camera viewfinder (this wouldn't be a problem if your camera has a live view LCD function).
|
|
|
Disclaimer: This is an Amazon storefront - the products referenced on this site are manufactured and sold by other parties and sold through Amazon.com We make no representations regarding either the products or any information vendors offer about their products. Any questions, complaints, or claims regarding the products must be directed to the appropriate manufacturer or vendor, or to Amazon.com. |
| |
