Customer Reviews

Manfrotto 190XDB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod with Manfrotto 390RC2 Pan & Tilt Head

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This is my first Manfrotto and I'll have to say I'm sold. If it were composite and a bit lighter for packing into the woods I would have given it a 5-star rating. For the price, I don't think you can go wrong though. My loaded Nikon D80, with Speedlight and medium lens was no problem to hold steady. Head movement is smooth but holds tight in adjusted positions. Quick release is a nice feature and also seats well in the head with minimum movement. Overall, good investment - great value for the money.

Having used Manfrotto tripods at work for product photography I was very impressed with the sturdiness and quality of them, so I thought I'd get one for my Nikon D70. I own a Giottos monopod and wanted a quality tripod also. The 190 xdb/390rc2 configuration is a nice light weight take any where kind of tripod that is ideal for DSLR enthusiasts. The legs extend and move at various angles and configurations to allow for some real creative shots, the center column can be removed and turned upside down for more intricate shooting requirements if needed, not that I've used this feature. I do however like the way the legs can move at different angles from the top with a nice sure sounding click, which is great for uneven surfaces. However, and this is where my little moan comes in - It would have been nice to have included a level bubble somewhere on the top of the tripod so that on those uneven surfaces you can level out the tripod, rather than the Manfrotto logo. Some reviewers have complained about the thumbscrew adjustments to extend the legs but I like how solid they feel. The 390 head has a nice fluid feel when tilting or panning and the inclusion of the RC2 removable plate feels nice and solid and is also quick to remove. Overall this is a very nice tripod and head outfit that feels rock solid with good build quality that will hopefully last many years to come.

Head holds in positions well. Easy to adjust head. Sturdy legs that lock outwards to get you stability in uneven areas as well as get you to the ground level when a wide spead leg is needed to handle some weight. Great tripod from a great company. Love it.

I don't write review so often but I'd like to share my experience because I was skeptic about this tripod before buying it.

This is a mechanical precision instrument with which you will do great things, such as take a picture in the middle of big irregular rocks or on an glass roof.

It looks like a spider more than a tripod, you can built complex asymmetrical structures to hang your camera on.

You can open the legs in different lengths and angulations and also reverse the column, your camera will reach

points almost without limitations, only depending on your needs and creativity.

I have a Canon eos 5D MK II, best quality ever seen, it is well balanced on this tripod.

I also own a Canon eos 450 D and a 400 D both with cropped sensor, the 5D MK II is incomparable better.

They all fit OK on this tripod, no problems at all regarding stability issues.

This tripod is not super fast at the beginning, but it will be when you'll learn as to use it in the most effective way.

It's tuff and reliable and not expensive.

I love it.

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