Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod: Customer Reviews & Product Details

I read many reviews (including all on Amazon) and looked at several tripods at local stores prior to purchasing it from Amazon. I have to say it exceeds my expectations. It is a solid, professional looking and high quality tripod for the money. It is not as light as a Carbon Fiber version but I did not want to spend $400 or more on a tripod. I attached a Manfrotto 488RC2 ball head to this tripod which gives me a solid support for my Nikon D90. The capability to set the center column to horizontal allows me additional angles to include getting close to the ground and doing Macro shots. Overall, I love this tripod and highly recommend it to others.

A great tripod, excellent for my personal uses. A little light if I mount out to the side with a bigger lens. Still it does what I purchased it for

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)

I am an enthusiastic amateur photographer who recently upgraded from a cheapie tripod to a professional setup with a Nikon D90, Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) and several lenses, including a huge 150-500 Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (also highly recommended!). I am using the matched head Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N) on this tripod, and the combination is just excellent in every way I can think of. Other reviewers have covered the features very thoroughly, I see no point in repeating what they have said. Suffice to say that it's solid, well-engineered, easy to use, and stable without being too heavy to lug around.

Clever touches abound. The head itself has great tension adjustability and the bubble level is handy and accurate. I like the clever way they implemented the horizontal orientation changeover on the tripod. It's quick and easy, with single-button actuation. I have now taken to leaving the rapid connect plate on my camera full time.

I just used this setup with a wide angle lens to take some indoor photos without flash for an industrial brochure. The results were excellent and confirmed my opinion that this was the right purchase for my needs, and I believe for any serious photographer.

One further note: I recommend getting a wireless remote for your camera to go along with this purchase, so that you can take vibration-free photos easily. The one for my Nikon was extremely cheap and works great - Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras.

Overall, I can't say enough good things about my Manfrotto tripod and head. If you can afford it, go for it.

I received this product within a reasonable period of time. I have used it a number of times and am very satisfied with it's construction and ease of use.It is a fine product.