Manfrotto290 Xtra Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit With 3-Way Head (Mk290Xta3-3WUS)

Great stand with fluid head for all those pan and tilts. Very steady and for beginners to intermediate videographers, I would recommend it

Overall, I love this new piece of gear. I only have two issues with this tripod, both with the head.1. While it can point directly down, it cannot point directly up. While maybe I'm missing something simple, I think you'd have to turn the quick release plate around to do that. (see photo for how far it does go)2. The highest levelling handle doesn't have much range with tension. It's stiff and takes a good crank to get it to be totally tight.Thoughts:- I love how fast this tripod sets up; the leg locks are excellent.- It's a nice upgrade from shorter travel tripods. I'm just over 5'10" and when it's fully extended, the camera sits just above my head. Handy for situations like heavy brush in forests, etc.- The rubber grip on one leg is solid and a nice upgrade from cheap foam ones.

Es muy buen aliado para usar un cabezal de cardán por su ajuste de inclinación independiente en cada pata. Pensé que sería más distinto al 190X pero básicamente son iguales (cambian detalles y materiales en sus mecanismos). Es muy ligero para transportar y fácil de usar.Muy buena compra.

This tripod certainly gives plenty of height at full leg extension. It’s almost too high after the ball head is attached as the top dials on my camera are high up. Easily fixed … don’t extend the legs as far. The multi- angle legs are very sturdy and ideal for uneven ground and for near to the ground photography. While not the most expensive of the Manfrotto range it’s features are more than adequate for my present photography needs and no doubt for more advanced levels. The ball head is easy to adjust and provides a good hold for my mid weight Canon camera and zoom lens.

Great tripod for the price. I find it to be very sturdy and compact. It's compact enough that it's not a hassle to carry with me to various events. Don't be fooled, this is not a $700 tripod made out of carbon Fiber but for the price this is a sturdy tripod that is not super heavy. So far after 3 months the Tripod has worked perfectly. If I have any complaints it's that the center post does not have a hook for supporting extra weight and there is a plastic cap for the center bolt and the cap keeps popping up when I lift the Tripod out of it's bag, so I have to keep pushing it back into place 1 out of 3 times when I take this tripod out of its included carry bag..The reality is that you do get a very sturdy aluminum tripod with a bubble level and nice easy locking legs for a very low price. Personally after hours and hours of research I could find nothing better in this price range or even for 50% more, so I am very happy with the purchase. It holds my Nikon D500 DSLR with 16-80mm zoom lens perfectly and without any vibration even on 20 second exposure Astrophotography shots.

This tripod has many things I like and nothing I don't like. Let's work our way from the bottom up.1) It has large rubber feet with tread and an angled surface to maintain contact as you lower the pod2) It only has two leg extensions, it makes for quick deployment3) It has quick clamps for quick deployment, speeds things up even further4) It has a nice rubber handle for moving around, better than foam found on many others5) The quick release clamps are adjustable and come with the adjustment tool attached to tripod6) The spider and components are of alloy construction7) The spider has four over all adjustment for legs to set height8) The spider has two attachment points for hanging weight and/or a bag as well, they are removed from the usual center post and that is a good thing. The spider is the best place to add weight9) The center post meets the spider with an angled contact. I believe it adds stability over perpendicular10) The head attachment surface on top is large, precision and has an extra screw from the bottom to secure headAll these fine attributes and no real complaints. It does what a tripod is supposed to does it very well, it is very stable. The overall size makes it very versatile for a range of applications. I find the form factor to be compact and streamlined in spite of its length. I worked my way to this model from cheaper models. I frist tried the Manfrotto Compact Action. No go, to flimsy and imprecise. Then I tried the Manfrotto Element MII, much better but still vastly inferior to this model. The Manfrotto 290 extra is a winner. I paired it with a Neewer Professional 35mm ball head ($30) and have a very reliable and effective tripod.