Manfrotto 190XB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod

by Manfrotto

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 5 x 5 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000N4LJZI
• Item model number: 190XB
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #5 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Legs
  • #20 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Heads
  • #89 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Complete Tripod Units
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Manfrotto 190XB three-section tripod is stable, flexible, and easy to use, making it a great choice for amateur and professional photographers alike. The tripod is distinguished by its redesigned aluminum frame, which is lighter than previous incarnations and slightly more compact. As a result, it's more convenient to bring this tripod along on shoots without weighing yourself down. Plus, the ergonomics of the leg-angle release mechanism and the quick-action leg locks have also been greatly improved, making it a breeze to open, position, and close the tripod in just a few seconds. The tension of the locking mechanism is even user-adjustable, so you can find the right tension for your comfort level. And should you need to balance the tripod on an uneven surface, you can set each of the legs to a different spread angle over the tripod's center of gravity--a must for nature shots on outdoor terrain.

Specifications

• Color: Black
• Includes tripod head: No
• Closed length: 21.06 inches
• Minimum height: 3.15 inches
• Maximum height: 57.48 inches
• Maximum height with center column down: 46.65 inches
• Load capacity: 11 pounds
• Material: Aluminum
• Leg cross section: Round
• Column cross section: 3-faceted
• Leg sections: 3
• Bubble spirit level: No
• Leg angles: 25, 46, 66, and 88 degrees
• Center column: Rapid
• Column tube diameter: 25mm
• Attachment: 3/8-inch screw
• Leg tube diameter: 25, 20, and 16 mm
• Suggested dolly: 127, 127VS
• Weight: 3.97 pounds
• Warranty: 2 years

Product Description

Built on the same ergonomically improved design as the 190XPROB but without the horizontal center column feature, the 190XB is lighter in weight and slightly more compact.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great compact tripod, fair price, October 20, 2009

By 

Peter R. Gibbons "FFFan" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manfrotto 190XB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod (Electronics)

I purchased this tripod as a backpackable tripod, because I couldn't afford a carbon-fiber model. That said, this tripod is great, considering the relatively low price. My setup can be rather heavy, with a Nikon D200 + 80-200 f/2.8 lens, but so far the tripod in conjunction with the midi-ball head, has been very sturdy.

The great things about this tripod are the thumb clasps on the telescoping legs (rather than wingnuts), the leg warmers (great at 5am when it's 30 degrees), and the well built and adjustable pivot points on the legs. I find the ability to have legs go totally horizontal is highly useful.

This tripod does have some drawbacks. The first being the telescoping head - even with lighter setups, it introduces vibrations that take a few seconds to subside after hands are free of the camera. This extension is handy only in a pinch, with no wind, a small camera, and a remote release. Fully extended, it's shoddy, at best. This section also prevents the tripod from getting really low to the ground - the lowest it can go is limited by the length of this shaft, since it protrudes below the neck of the tripod.

Also, this tripod is short, fully extended. It's a compact tripod, so that's to be expected, but I'm just providing fair warning to those interested. With the legs fully extended, I have to crouch quite low to look in my camera's viewfinder.

All in all, excellent build quality, nice leg clasps, great adjustability, good for fairly heavy DSLR setups, and sturdy in fair weather conditions. I would recommend this to a friend, looking for a compact tripod for carrying around, and who couldn't get a carbon-fiber model.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid tripod!, July 7, 2009

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Rebel Studio (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manfrotto 190XB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod (Electronics)

This tripod is amazing! It is solid and well-built. My last tripod was a cheap amateur tripod that wobbled a lot. One of the knobs recently broke so I decided to splurge for a good tripod. A good tripod is necessary for steady long exposure shots. So far, I'm very satisfied with this tripod. Manfrotto tripods are highly respected in the photography field and now I see why. This tripod is not wobbly at all. All the joints are rigid when locked and liquid smooth when not. I highly recommend this product!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and great quality!, January 15, 2009

By 

Mike L "Slick toys" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manfrotto 190XB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod (Electronics)

This tripod was stable and solid for my Canon D40, 24-70mm lens, and 580EX flash. Great construction and quality! It really holds!

I tried it in the snow on my recent trip to Yellowstone Nation Park and Park City without any problems. I also used my 28-200mm lens.

Well worth the price and necessary for my $2500 camera.