Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod is an excellent option for those who are not willing to fork over the money to go all out with a carbon fiber set of legs. However, you do end up with a less durable option.
lthough I still think is a little expensive I have to say that as a newbie in photography I am amazed by all the twist and flexibility this tripod has. You can put it as short as 15 cms and adopt almost any position you can imagine. The legs are very strong and it feels like a good quality product.It is a little heavy so I wont use it for long trips but for home and trips by car is a very good option. I am sorry if I am not very technical but this is my first tripod and I am new to photography.
Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod
Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod Product Features:
* Horizontal column feature allows the tripod to reach extremely low positions.
* Eye-catching new design improves ergonomics of the leg angle levers and the horizontal column block.
* Leg angle presets increase the tripod's stability in bad weather conditions or on uneven terrain.
* Quick action leg locks with new improved design.
* Built-in bubble spirit level makes camera alig nment quick and easy
* Centre column can be quickly and easily swung from vertical to horizontal without any disassembly.
Most Helpful Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod Customer Reviews:
92 of 93 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars - solid yet lightweight german engineering, March 12, 2008 By E. K. Arnold "amazon hunter" (yay area, usa)
the manfrotto 190xprob may be the best prosumer tripod legs on the market. that is to say, if you need more tripod than this, you're either a wildlife pro or a serious amateur with some long prime lenses. the 190xprob replaced a cheap VidPro with a plastic head that was very creaky and required overt carefulness. the difference is really astounding, and when you factor in the durability...
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