Manfrotto 161MK2B Super Pro Tripod Legs (Black)

Comments about Manfrotto 161MK2B Super Pro Tripod Legs (Black):

I use the Super Pro indoors and out. The adjustable feet go from rubber to spike quickly. With the support rods connected to the center column and the legs, the adjustments make a rock-solid base at any height in the range. And the maximum height adjustment, to almost nine feet with tripod head, requiring a ladder or other means to raise oneself that high, provides just as steady an arrangement as if one set to the minimum 17-inches. So the the tripod is perfect for high-angle group shots or low-angle macro shots in the outdoors. Neither wind nor ordinary vibration affect the solid settings. One cannot in good conscience complain this is a heavy tripod. One gets this tripod BECAUSE it is heavy (around 20-lbs with head, more with camera.

Comments about Manfrotto 161MK2B Super Pro Tripod Legs (Black):

Very good Tripod, is made for doing what its meant to be, i think its the most stable tripod on the market.

Pros: Can carry very heavy stuff, like medium and large format cameras, big lenses, astronomy equipment. Very stable. Has a wide range of height.

Cons: This thing is like a tank, extremely heavy, not for very long walks in the field.

Coclusion: It gets 4 stars because of the weight, the rest is just perfect,couldnt be better i think

Comments about Manfrotto 161MK2B Super Pro Tripod Legs (Black):

When using telescopes or big binoculars the 161's hold their own. Heavy? Yes, you want a stable platform for highpower observing with alt/az mount heads.

Comments about Manfrotto 161MK2B Super Pro Tripod Legs (Black):

I have a variety of monopods and tripods, including carbon fiber, but for times when you need a tall platform for large groups (such as at a conference when you can't put the audience on risers, or a school class), the extra height is great for keeping a steady, blur-free base. Because of the height and the climb down from a step ladder required to adjust the bottom legs, the geared center column lets me provide a foot's worth of adjustment quickly. When I'm using larger glass, such as my 800mm when birding, I load it up with the heavy glass, a large DSLR, and a solid gimbal-type head that itself adds several more pounds. The geared column and locking crossbars add safety when dealing with heavy loads especially, as the crossbars prevent the weight from splaying out the legs and collapsing, and the geared column a way of adjusting height without the risk of one of the leg sections getting away from you and collapsing. The legs are aluminum, but apparently have some steel components, as others I've seen in the field have rusty screws, especially the coastal area where I use this. A thorough cleaning with a damp cloth after outdoor use, and storage in a bag is advised.

Comments about Manfrotto 161MK2B Super Pro Tripod Legs (Black):

This tripod is extremely stable with heavy loads 40 lbs. very high quality parts.

Comments about Manfrotto 161MK2B Super Pro Tripod Legs (Black):

Not only it's a great tripod by itself, but if you use the Manfrotto 325N Video Head Adapter Bowl for a 100mm Bowl it becomes an excellent video tripod!! (if you need a 75mm to 100mm Bowl Adapter get the Manfrotto 319)

Comments about Manfrotto 161MK2B Super Pro Tripod Legs (Black):

This is an excellent tripod. Sturdy and tall is exactly what we needed for our church recording.

Comments about Manfrotto 161MK2B Super Pro Tripod Legs (Black):

I bought this to hold a gimbal head for shooting eagles and other wildlife. I didn't want light and flimsy, I wanted heavy and solid. Boy is this thing both. I feel like I could hit it with a car and still not get flapping on it.
I've done a 2 mile hike with it and towards the end, the tripod with a gimbal head, 1DmkIIn, and Bigma started to get a bit on the heavy end. However, it's an easy setup and solid as a rock.