Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod
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Manufacturer: Manfrotto
Model: 190XPROB
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Manfrotto
Label: Manfrotto
Features for Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod:
- Leg angle pre-sets increase the tripod's stability in bad weather conditions or on uneven terrain.
- Quick action leg locks with new improved design.
- Horizontal column feature allows the tripod to reach extremely low positions. Center column can be quickly and easily swung vertical to horizontal without any disassembly
- Built-in bubble spirit level makes camera alignment quick and easy
- Requires tripod head - Head is not included
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Customer Reviews
Decent 
2008-09-11
decent, trusty, versatile I think I wished I went with another choice though
Rock Solid 
2008-08-16
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.
Sturdy and useful tripod for extended trips and field use 2008-08-10
I bought this tripod for a trip from the USA to central Siberia in order to image the total solar eclipse there in Aug 2008. The tripod is a bit on the heavy side, but it is always worth having something a bit more on the heavy and sturdy side than having something that shakes... especially in windy conditions... like in Siberia that day! The wind was a constant 25mph+ gusts up to 40mph. The tripod stayed put. No issues. I recommend it. Nice features for winter users: foamed legs. A hook for hanging stability weight, and the ability to place the boom out to aim down... great for nature photographers.
Great general purpose tripod 2008-06-21
Bogen/Manfrotto has been making great tripods for a very long time. The 190XPROB is a variation on the old 3021 by Bogen.
Let me start by saying that this tripod is not the lightest tripod out there, it might not be a great choice for a tripod to take hiking, but if you don't have to carry it long distances, this model will work very well for you.
It is very stable and the adjustable center shaft allows for a very wide array of camera setups. It is simply very versatile. Team it up with a good head, a Bogen 3047 in my case, and you will have a great setup for a lot less than many other options out there.
Good prosumer tripod 2008-06-14
This is my first real tripod since I got serious about photography. Its not the lightest out there, but its weight to quality ratio is probably one of the best. Good price and build quality. I will probably buy another tripod for traveling, as this one combined with a good head, will weigh in on you on long trips.
Works well - solid and usable 
2008-06-11
Newly redesigned, the 190XPROB makes the famous Manfrotto-patented horizontal center column feature even easier to use. Now, by extending the column to its highest vertical position, it can be swung around to horizontal without removing the head or disassembling the column itself, so switching between framing and positioning setups is more convenient than ever. The ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and the quick action leg locks themselves have also been greatly improved.
Just a Lightweight 
2008-04-20
The price was right but little else proved right once the tripod arrived.
The design quality of the unique horizontal, articulating center column was what drove me to purchase the unit but once unboxed; the overall build quality is far too lightweight for professional use.
Great Product, late delivery 2008-04-15
I love the product. However, I paid for 2 day shipping because I needed two day shipping, not 4 or 5, which is what I ended up getting.
Simply Amazing! 2008-04-07
Wow. I did some research on this tripod before purchasing it, but I hadn't realized just how amazing this thing is. It basically puts the camera on the ground. Works great for portraits, and I hadn't really used a tripod for anything besides long exposures before getting this tripod. I previously had a bulky tripod that was made of metal and cold to touch. This tripod is metal as well, but has foam for my hands when carrying it in the cold. It also is very compact and easy to store. Overall, this tripod is excellent, and very helpful for my photography. I actually want to bring it to photo shoot! :)
great tripod 2008-03-18
I purchased the 190XPROB Tripod together with the 486RC2 Compact Ball Head. I'm very happy with the purchase. I had a cheap, lighter tripod for many years that required making multiple adjustments to orient your camera. Here the single ball/socket can be rotated and locked into place with ease and fine-tuning. This is not a lightweight tripod: it is recommended for DSLRs but not medium format. It's very sturdy. I started to slip on a leafy slope the other day in the woods and I shoved one of the extended legs into the soft ground to prevent my sliding and toppling. Didn't hurt it a bit. (I'm not saying you can use it as a lever to raise a truck, but it's well built.)
