Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black)

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

Sturdy as a rock

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

A beautiful work of art with a gitzo head. I am more than satisfied with the tripod. Its packs small and light. This is a good thing because i hate go out in the public with a big old aluminum tripod. I draw too much attention to myself and good shots become hard when people are staring at you instead of continuing on with their lives. Thats when you get good shots.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

I chose this model for the carbon fiber weight factor and it is as I expected. This tripod is easy to use and setup and with the light weight feature, it is perfect for the travel, backpacker or general use photographer. I purchased the RC2 Joystick head to compliment the tripod and it works perfectly with this unit to provide an all around excellent product. I am very satisfied with the Manfrotto products.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

Pros -

Extremely light - lighter than my previous 6 pounder!

Compact - although light, it is compact and folds up small. I also purchased a carrying bag to hold it.

Strong & Sturdy - although light, it stands strong, but I haven't tested it in windy situation yet.

Nice look - looks stylish and beautiful.

Versatile in many ways - legs can be extended in different angles as well as the center column.

Cons -
Can't think of anything yet.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

stable, lightweight, collapsible to an acceptable height especially for traveling. 1 and only issue is if you don't have a ball-head (which 99% of people who uses tripods will use a ball-head), you can only pan left or right, no up and down movement without a ball-head add-on.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

The only think better is A LOT more money. This is a nice workhorse tripod with a nice light weight due to the carbon fiber. I like the locking mechanics on the legs. The whole thing feels really solid and I'm happy that it is made in Italy instead of [*]

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

This is a very sturdy tripod for being so light. I fly international flight when I travel so I'm always looking for ways to lighten how I travel and this really helps.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

This is a fantatic sturdy tripod that folds small and is light to pack. The center fold over for low ground macro photos and is extremely stable.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

This was the most expensive carbon fiber tripod that I can afford, but I found that with the center column extended just a little bit, that it was too shaky, even with a Canon rebel with 55mm lens.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

I bought the 190CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod with the 054 Magnesium Ball Head with Q2 QR, the MBAG70N Unpadded Tripod Bag, and an extra 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate. I am absolutely thrilled with everything I bought.

I have an old and trusty Bogen 3221Pro aluminum tripod that will last longer than I will. The trouble is that it's too big and too heavy to travel with or carry any distance. This new setup, at 4.3 lbs. (with head), must be half the weight and it is much more compact. A great tripod setup that is too heavy gets left home too many times. This setup will travel with me everywhere.

For still photography, I would highly recommend the Manfrotto head I bought. It is designed for the 190CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber and is a joy to use. The magnesium construction makes it expensive, but it makes a difference in overall balance with the light weight legs. Both the tripod and the head have bubble levels. I level out the tripod first, then the ball head (if I want a level shot) and then add in the built in level on my Canon 60D. With such a light setup, you want your gear leveled so that it doesn't fall over for being off balance. The controls on both the head and tripod are really nice – precise and firm at the same time.

The bag I bought is a nice addition. It's just the right size for this tripod and head. With more than $500 worth of tripod gear, I thought it would make sense to try to protect it all. There is extra room for a monopod if needed.

Throw in an extra quick release plate for another camera or telephoto lens and there you have it. I'm happy with this setup.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

This is my first tripod so I don't own anything to compare to but it works great for me. Been using it with my Canon XSI/24-70. Mainly bought it for low light landscape scenery. I got a Manfrotto 494 Mini Ball Head w/RC2 QR Plate to use with it. Seems to be a good combo for travel.

I got the Manfrotto 25" Tripod Bag to carry it around. The bag is a little loose diameter wise but it will work for now. Folded it could fit in something with alittle over 4" in diam. and 24.5" in lenght with the 494.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

good for travel...

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

Stable to hold a D300S.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

I use this as the backbone of my macro studio. It is solid as a rock holding the focusing rail upon which my Canon 7D is mounted. I can even use it with the MPE 65 Canon lens, which is manual focus and VERY sensitive to the slightest change in position. I have a fairly heavy ring lite (the Canon 24) which doesn't seem to phase this tripod. It will fold completely flat, and the perpendicular adjustment is great. It also does well with a 50mm and a 100mm Canon with an extension tube. I do have a Manfrotto ball head mounted on it, but that is only to give the additional flexibility of different angles. Night shots are no problem.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

I had this one earlier - sold it for a Gitzo 2541. The Gitzo is ultra-portable (only with a Markins q3T dedicated head), but feels a bit flimsy at the locks and takes a long time to deploy and fold. So I bought the Manfrotto 190CXPro4 back as my main workhorse - keeping the Gitzo where I have to pack light. Highly recommended.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

I am a pro photographer and shoot about 60 weddings a year so having a lightweight tripod is important to me.It's rock solid and great for long exposure work. Nothing negative to say about this tripod. If you'd like a great tripod for a great price this is the one.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

I just used this for landscape photography on a road trip and loved it.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

Lightweight & sturdy tripod with a great build quality. Bit pricier than the aluminium model but definitely worth it for the lighter weight. So far no negatives.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

I am very pleased with this tripod. This is my second Manfrotto and I was not let down. Lite and compact for traveling.

Love it.

Comments about Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black):

I use this tripod for hiking and travel. I bought it in combination with the 496RC2 ballhead.

The combination tripod / ballhead is more than suitable for supporting a DSLR with a 300mm lens, is light to carry, and fits easily in a normal hiking backpack.

The tripod extends to a good height especially for a person of 1m80 (about 6 feet). The center column that swings in horizontal position is very nice, especially for macro.

The snap locks are released easily but extending the legs can be a little jerky. According to reviews however, the Manfrotto snap lock mechanism should be more robust in dirty environment than the twist lock type.

This is certainly the best value CF tripod out there, especially when combined with the 496RC2 ballhead.