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(More customer reviews)Don't write reviews often but this tripod is worth a little effort. I use the Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 with the Manfrotto 322RC2 grip action head, I shoot 90% on a tripod. Thinking that most folks would agree there is no way one can handhold as steady as a tripod.
Even though they all look somewhat similar tripods differ widely.
Before dumping a lot of hard earned cash on a tripod think equally about the head you will be placing between it and your camera. Your images will only be as good (sharp) as the weakest link in your system.
This is my 1st carbon fiber tripod of eight and CF was not the only deciding factor. This is a great deal at $300 if you compare all of the features.
100% Carbon Fiber - not a mix of composite materials.
Magnesium joints for stronger, tighter and lighter tube connections.
and the feature part is the patented quick center column system, very nice!
Coming from a 3021BPRO this quick 90deg center column change is a huge improvement, I actually use it now! Rarely did on the 3021 due to the time consuming conversion task.
I transplanted the much loved Manfrotto 322RC2 grip ball head from the 3021, perfect match in diameter.
The tripod and head together weigh in at 4.2# compared to the 3021Pro at around 7# almost a 3# difference. This may not seem like much but if you hike for miles through difficult terrain it is immeasurable. The 322RC2 head is 1.4# tripod 2.8#
The 190CXPRO3 is 3.5" shorter then the 3021 but poses no problems for my 5'-11" height. The center column is 100% CF as well. The Carbon Fiber is so much more rigid than the aluminum even with the larger tubes of the 3021.
It holds my Canon 5D and wide lenses with ease. The head capacity in the vertical position is 5.5# so super telephotos are out but it should not be much of a problem for the 70-200 2.8 or 70-300L lenses with lens ring mounting.
I love this combination and versatility. Just works fantastic for me in nature. I mainly do HDR work these days so a very stable tripod is critically important for the multiple images to match accurately.
Buy it and get outdoors. You can't get good shots reading all these reviews online but at least you might save some time getting the correct tools the 1st time.
The only downside to this tripod is the weight, too light for the breeze at times, may need your cam bag or other to help weight it down a bit at times. Is has no center column hook like most other pro tripods due to the 90deg quick change system release button at that location but there is a small moulded in hook on one side of the triangular center mechanism for this purpose.
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The Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 3-section tripod is extremely light weight and has great rigidity, combined with professional features. One unique feature of the 190CXPRO3 is the patented Q90° center column which allows the user to move the center column from vertical to horizontal in seconds. The 190CXPRO3 also integrates a leveling bubble on the magnesium top plate. Construction is from 100% carbon fiber tubes (including the center column) and magnesium die castings. 100% carbon fiber tubes insure high-quality standards, high performance, rigidity and lightness. Features:Q90° quick center column system100% carbon fiber tubesErgonomic leg angle selector to improve comfort and precision in use. Integrated leveling bubbleMagnesium top plate to maximize lightness and resistance
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