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Manfrotto 190X Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit with XPRO Fluid Head (MK190X3-2W)

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    Manfrotto 190X Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit with XPRO Fluid Head (MK190X3-2W)

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    Product Description

    The key feature of the 190X is the ground level adaptor which allows great shooting creativity. Once placed on the top casting and combined with the 4 leg angles, it enables the tripod to reach ultra-low positions. The legs of the 190X tripod are fast to extend and adjust, thanks to the Quick Power Lock levers. The QPL lever design also offers more powerful locking of each section, meaning the tripod is more stable and rigid than with traditional lever designs. Intuitive and ergonomic leg angle selectors allow each leg to be independently and solidly set to any of the pre-set angles, allowing even greater positioning freedom. The top casting of the 190X has an Easy Link connector to support a photo or video accessory (such as a LED light, flash, reflector, or other piece of equipment) on an extending arm or bracket, turning the tripod into a practical mobile studio. The new XPRO fluid head is the best choice for photographers wanting to start shooting videos to expand their creativity. Thanks to its body in Aluminum and in Adaptor polymer, it is compact, portable and lightweight, weighing a mere 0.7 kg. The XPRO Fluid head has 2 levels of fluidity to switch between hard and soft fluidity according to the kind of movement preferred and to the kind of gear in use. The quick release system is used to accommodate the 200PL plate so there is no need to use different plates when switching from photo to video. The 190X and the MHXPRO-2W head are made in Italy by Monforte. Technical Specifications: Center Column rapid Center Of Gravity 2.16 in Closed Length 27.17 in Color black Column Tube Diameter 0 63/64 in Front Tilt -60 Degree / +90 Degree Leg Angles 25 Degree.46 Degree.66 Degree.88 Degree Leg Sections 3 number Legs Tube Diameter 26. 22.5. 19 mm Material Adaptor and aluminium Maximum Height 66.93 in Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) 57.09 in Load Capacity 11 lbs Weight 6.06 lbs.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
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    Customers say

    Customers like the sturdiness, quality and weight of the camera tripod. For example, they mention it's well built, reliable, and durable. Some appreciate the value, smoothness, and adjustability. That said, opinions are mixed on durability and ease of use.

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    35 customers mention27 positive8 negative

    Customers like the sturdiness of the tripod. They mention it's well built, reliable, and made to last. Some say it'll be a great tripod for heavy equipment.

    "...to work until I sort of got the hang of it, but I'm glad that it is so sturdy, as I'm trying to support a 4+ pound scope...." Read more

    "...The tripod is solid and has some weight to it but to have a solid recording you need a solid base. This tripod and head gives you that base...." Read more

    "...The legs and tripod head are made of quality materials. There's very little of this that feels plasticy. The snaps for the legs are very sturdy...." Read more

    "Overview: The tripod was delivered on time and packaged like new. One leg broke on the second day of use and they returned it for the cost of..." Read more

    34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera tripod. They mention that it works great, is durable, and does the job well. Some say that the ball head works well for landscapes and the XPRO Fluid Head is good for video and photography. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and functionality.

    "...In summary, the whole setup has performed fabulously with a large spotting scope and wasn't even overwhelmed by a weighty and awkward digiscoping..." Read more

    "...No longer. This tripod and fluid head setup is the perfect combination. No more earthquakes are invading my kids’ football or soccer games!..." Read more

    "...This works great. The tripod is easy to adjust. There are few extensions to deal with. It holds the image stable...." Read more

    "...tripod, so it wouldn't take much for an upgrade, but this thing is smooooothhh...." Read more

    15 customers mention11 positive4 negative

    Customers like the weight of the camera tripod. They say it's lightweight, sturdy, and portable.

    "...I need to move the scope while attached to the support, it is still plenty light to just pick it up and walk with it a short ways, especially since..." Read more

    "...The tripod is fairly light for an aluminum model. It is lighter than the other tripods I borrowed or rented...." Read more

    "...It's lightweight style is great for the dslr camera on the move that needs something that can hold a heavy lense if necessary, but also remain..." Read more

    "...This can make it sturdy but it also makes it a pain to lug around if you are doing more than just popping it out and setting up for a few shots...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the camera tripod. They say it's worth every penny, has high-quality material for the money, and is an asset.

    "...It’s well worth the investment to get a bag to protect your tripod and head...especially this one.)..." Read more

    "...this is not a stable amount. The top amount is great." Read more

    "Excellent tripod! The Fluid head is a real, tangible, asset and easy to engage...." Read more

    "Excellent tripod for the money, lightweight and sturdy" Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the camera tripod. They mention that it's sturdy, and the panning still is smooth.

    "...The head is outstanding for use with a spotting scope. This head pans so smoothly and controllably that I can leave the scope zoomed in at the..." Read more

    "...This tripod and head gives you that base. And the head is so smooth, that both Jif and Skippy are jealous!!!..." Read more

    "Sturdy and smooth.What I like least is that it did not come with a case" Read more

    "Met my needs. Fluid head is smooth, sturdy build and perfect height for standing interviews." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers like the adjustability of the camera tripod. They say it's easy to adjust and has lots of adjustability.

    "...This tripod is the perfect fit. For about two months prior to purchasing this, I used two different tripod/ head setups...." Read more

    "...The ball head is easy to adjust and is faster than the standard handle type head. It does lock very firmly when needed...." Read more

    "Lots of adjustability" Read more

    "...Its very sturdy and easy to adjust the legs. I highly recommend it for the price plus its not heavy at all." Read more

    16 customers mention6 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the durability of the camera tripod. Some mention it's well made and steady, while others say that one of the legs repeatedly falls off during use.

    "...on a target, after removing my hands from the camera, the back end dropped just slightly and the field of view raised up a bit...." Read more

    "...There are few extensions to deal with. It holds the image stable. I have never once been bothered by vibrations caused by instability...." Read more

    "...It prevents it from firmly locking down and when you're on the highest drag setting and pan from right to left it simply unscrews the tripod head..." Read more

    "...It does lock very firmly when needed...." Read more

    13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the camera tripod. Some mention that the legs are lightweight and easy to use, while others say that it's too hard to use and the head is annoying to use.

    "Excellent tripod! The Fluid head is a real, tangible, asset and easy to engage...." Read more

    "...The snap system allows for much quicker setup and breakdown than some other legs I've tried...." Read more

    "...combo because Manfrotto is, and will continue to be one of the easiest to use and sturdiest consumer tripod brands out there.However!..." Read more

    "...It's easy to use, fast, and reliable. The tripod is sturdy; I primarily use it with my Bushnell Spacemaster Scope...." Read more

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    This tripod works great, it’s durable and wasn’t to expensive. I use it for a lot of turkey hunting and deer hunting from ground blinds. It’s easy to level and holds my 7D mark II with some big telephoto lenses steady as a rock. The only down fall is it does get a little heavy after carrying it all day.
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    albur18
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding support for spotting scope at this price level.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
    Style: 3-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with XPRO Fluid HeadPattern Name: TripodVerified Purchase
    I bought this setup to use specifically with a Vanguard Endeavor HD 82A spotting scope that I had recently purchased for birdwatching, as my prior tripod and head that I was using for a DSLR camera had proved to be painfully inadequate. The general opinion when it comes to spotting scopes is that the scope is only as good as the support that it is mounted on, and therefore, as with the scope itself, one should spend as much as one can afford on the support. After spending as much as I could afford on the scope, the $300 range was as much as I had left to afford on the support. I decided on this setup because it was made by a very reputable name and Manfrotto had specifically touted this setup as being well-suited to support a spotting scope. One interesting thing I noted prior to purchasing this kit was that with this combo, you are getting a $200 dollar tripod and a $150 dollar head (if you bought them separately). To spend almost as much on the head as you do on the tripod legs seems a bit unusual, as I'd think most of the time you spend much more on the legs, but I went with it anyways. I figured in my case with the intent to use it for a large spotting scope, getting a more premium head (especially a fluid head designed for smooth panning) could be very advantageous. After using the scope several times, I'd say that analysis was spot on. The 190X tripod legs are rock solid and can be setup very quickly with the design of the clamps. The legs are long enough that I really don't ever need to raise the center mast to get the eyepiece up to a comfortable height (I'm 5 foot 11 inches tall), which is important because as soon as you raise the center mast on any tripod, the stability goes down in a hurry. The legs are a little weighty, but spending $300 more to get carbon fiber legs and lose a couple pounds was not an option to me, and they are not heavy to the point where it is an issue to me. I wouldn't expect the weight difference to be an issue for anyone other than someone hiking long distances with the whole setup. If I need to move the scope while attached to the support, it is still plenty light to just pick it up and walk with it a short ways, especially since Manfrotto gives you nice thick rubber grips on two of the legs to get a good grasp on the whole thing. As for the XPro fluid head, I'm thrilled thus far. As I said, I'm very pleased that I ended up with a more premium head from this kit than I would have picked out on my own had I bought separately. The head is outstanding for use with a spotting scope. This head pans so smoothly and controllably that I can leave the scope zoomed in at the full 60x magnification and slowly pan it to scan a shoreline of a lake or river to look for waterfowl or a treeline to look for perched raptors. At this extreme magnification, I was shocked at how smooth the panning still is. The quick-release plate is very sturdy and has two release mechanisms to prevent ever accidentally releasing. The main lever was a little hard to work until I sort of got the hang of it, but I'm glad that it is so sturdy, as I'm trying to support a 4+ pound scope. I consider the ability to pan at 60x the first extreme test of the quality of the head. The second push-to-the-limit test that I can report on is how it performed with a digiscoping adapter attaching the scope eyepiece to a DSLR camera. Once the camera is attached, the entire scope/camera assembly weighs about 6 pounds, and not just 6 pounds, but 6 severely cantilevered off-centered pounds. The camera extends the whole contraption to about 10-12 inches over the back edge of the fluid head. So the test of the head for this application was whether it could hold the field of view steady when locked down with all that weight hanging off the back end. I tried it at 60x magnification to put it to the ultimate test and, as expected, when locked down on a target, after removing my hands from the camera, the back end dropped just slightly and the field of view raised up a bit. But even at 60x, even with all that weight sticking out over the back, the scope only raised up about a third the width of the field of view. Therefore I could still easily compensate for this and take pictures through the scope at max magnification. If you have never seen a digiscoping assembly before, it looks a bit ridiculous, so to think that this head at this price point can support that so well is pretty impressive. Furthermore, I actually was able to pan the full digiscoping assembly at 60x magnification while looking through the camera and it was still steady enough to find the targets. On the negative side, I wish Manfrotto would give you a carrying bag with these. They do sell padded and unpadded bags of various sizes that are a bit pricey, but I wish they would at least throw in a basic bag with the support. In summary, the whole setup has performed fabulously with a large spotting scope and wasn't even overwhelmed by a weighty and awkward digiscoping assembly. Of course if you go out and spend $800-$1000 on a support from any manufacturer you will (probably) outperform this, but at this price point, this kit might be the best you can do anywhere. Manfrotto was right in touting this as a suitable kit for a spotting scope. In trying to "spend as much as you can afford" for a support, I'd highly recommend at least stretching to get to this price level, because if you can, you will be rewarded with a very quality setup.
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    Shep
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pricey...but worth every penny!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2018
    Style: 3-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with 3-Way HeadPattern Name: TripodVerified Purchase
    I’ve heard about Manfrotto’s gear for years but could never afford it before now. I always looked for the cheaper alternative. No longer. This tripod and fluid head setup is the perfect combination. No more earthquakes are invading my kids’ football or soccer games! I needed a smoother head for filming my son’s high school football games, along with a taller tripod, and this setup fits that need exactly. The tripod is solid and has some weight to it but to have a solid recording you need a solid base. This tripod and head gives you that base. And the head is so smooth, that both Jif and Skippy are jealous!!! In every direction, the head flawlessly turns and rotates without any suttering or hiccups. I am about 5’9” and with the tripod fully extended and head attached, and with a smaller camcorder attached (I use a canon VIXIA HF G21 on it), it is at a perfect height so you aren’t straining up or down to look into your camcorder or camera.

    I completely recommend this tripod and head combination. I don’t know if the rest of their lineup is this tasty, but I can assure you that this package will give you everything you want out of a tripod and head.

    I only wish that a case or bag came with it. At this price, they could throw in at least something to carry and protect this amazing setup. I had to purchase one separately (I bought the 75cm Manfrotto bag). You will have enough room in the bag to leave the head attached, along with a remote controller attached to the pan bar in that bag. (It’s well worth the investment to get a bag to protect your tripod and head...especially this one.)

    Do yourself, and your filming, a favor and get this setup. You will love breaking out this bad boy for every event that your wife wants you to film. It’s that good!!!
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    Doug Z
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tripod-head combination for use with a spotting scope for ...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018
    Style: 3-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with XPRO Fluid HeadPattern Name: TripodVerified Purchase
    Summary: Excellent tripod-head combination for use with a spotting scope for nature watching.

    I bought this Manfrotto tripod to use with a spotting scope for birding. I use a large and heavy scope, a Vortex Viper 20-60x-85mm. This tripod is the perfect fit. For about two months prior to purchasing this, I used two different tripod/ head setups. First I used a rental from a local photo shop. I do not recall the make and model, but it was aluminum, had two extensions, and it had a three way head. It got the job done, but the head was annoying to use. I next borrowed a Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod with 502HD Fluid Head Hybrid Video Kit. While the tripod was excellent, the head was again not what I needed since the head cannot be locked off easily. I used a Manfrotto ball head with that tripod one time, and I realized that should never be done. I cannot emphasize enough how poorly a ball head performs with a heavy spotting scope.

    I purchased this tripod head combination to use solely for supporting my spotting scope. After several months of regular use, I confidently give it five stars. The pros of this: the head is PERFECT for use with a tripod. It is a two way head with ability to adjust resistance. This makes panning along shores quickly easy. Then the resistance can be increased to follow a bird once it has been spotted. The handle location can be adjusted to your liking.

    When I am walking with the tripod, I fold the legs up, lock down all the moving parts on the head, and throw the whole rig over my shoulder. There is no real padding on the tripod, so I bought irrigation pipe insulation from Home Depot to serve as padding on each of the legs. This works great. The tripod is easy to adjust. There are few extensions to deal with. It holds the image stable. I have never once been bothered by vibrations caused by instability. The tripod is fairly light for an aluminum model. It is lighter than the other tripods I borrowed or rented. Considering my scope is so heavy, the weight of the tripod has not been an issue I have considered much.

    I would highly recommend this setup for anyone looking to pair this with a spotting scope. I cannot speak to its versatility. I have not mounted anything else on this rig. This is the pair to buy for nature watching.
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    G. Edwards
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy, works great with my birding scope
    Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2022
    Style: 3-Section Aluminum TripodPattern Name: TripodVerified Purchase
    Lightweight and yet sturdy enough to support my birding scope on long walks. Simpler design than my old one so easier to use.
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    M. S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great tripod for video
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2023
    Style: 3-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with XPRO Fluid HeadPattern Name: TripodVerified Purchase
    I bought this recently having started doing video rather than stills, my 20+yo cheapo tripod wasn't cutting it any more.
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    Everything about it seems well designed and built, every feature works perfectly. It's a joy to use and was well worth upgrading, for me.
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    Michael D. Campbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Came fast. Well Packaged
    Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2021
    Style: 3-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with XPRO Fluid HeadPattern Name: TripodVerified Purchase
    Product as advertised. No problems. Quick service. No problems. What more can I say. 5 stars
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    Andresleza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen trípode
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2020
    Style: 3-Section Aluminum TripodPattern Name: TripodVerified Purchase
    Un excelente tripode, pequeño, de fácil manejo, no muy pesado y resistente, aguanta 7 kilos. No incluye bolsa de viaje. Manfrotto como siempre una buena marca.
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    Osiris Vásquez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente tripie
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 24, 2019
    Style: 3-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with XPRO Fluid HeadPattern Name: TripodVerified Purchase
    Llegó Justo a tiempo, en el uso es bastante práctico, en referencia a otros tripodes que he tenido. El cabezal es de excelente calidad y el paneo es fantástico. REcomendado
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