Manfrotto 190XPRO Aluminium 3 Section Tripod with Horizontal Column

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The Quick Power Lock (QPL) levers quickly block and unblock each leg section, making this tripod incredibly easy to set up and optimise. Unfortunately the button at the bottom of the column prevents the fitting of a hook to hang weights for extra stability. Practical, flexible, and secure, this locking system also keeps everything safe and in place, making this essential camera tripod reliably stable as well as innovative.

The ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and the quick action leg locks themselves have also been greatly improved. Ultimately, as proven by its consistently high position on the sales charts, many photographers looking for a decent tripod will settle on the 190XPROB.The Manfrotto 190XPROB is built with a center column, which, when disengaged, with the simple push of a button, is free to swing 90 degrees to a horizontal position. This is necessary because the column is rather long and won't allow you to get low enough for ground level shots unless you re-orient the column. The combination of this feature with individual leg angle selection permits a minimum height of just 3. The target was an indoor flower arrangement at a distance of approximately 15m; with at an equivalent of 3456mm, little more than one flower head was visible in the frame.

Some will find this more convenient than carbon fiber tripods, which generally need to have their lighter legs extended (and pushed back again) by hand. To switch the column orientation on the 190XPROB and other PRO models, first untighten the column wing-nut, before extending the column to its maximum height. The tripod can be adjusted to various positions, making it ideal for capturing different angles and shots. Full Disclosure: The tripod reviewed here was received as a gift from Manfrotto during a sponsored factory tour in May 2007. This can be combined with 4 leg angles and positioned on the top casting to allow you to capture ultra-low shots that wouldn't be possible with a traditional tripod.Interestingly though, there may be a way to have your cake and eat it – at least with the pricier carbon fiber models anyway. The Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod is an accessory designed to provide stability and support while taking photos or videos. Not only can they be opened and closed quickly, but also they are adjustable with very little effort. Make your tripod a flexible, practical mobile studio so you can frame and shoot with greater freedom. The carbon fiber version is simply stiffer, and in our tests below, was also measurably superior when it came to damping vibrations.