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 Great general purpose tripod June 21, 2008
Bogen/Manfrotto has been making great tripods for a very long time. The 190XPROB is a variation on the old 3021 by Bogen.
Let me start by saying that this tripod is not the lightest tripod out there, it might not be a great choice for a tripod to take hiking, but if you don't have to carry it long distances, this model will work very well for you.
It is very stable and the adjustable center shaft allows for a very wide array of camera setups. It is simply very versatile. Team it up with a good head, a Bogen 3047 in my case, and you will have a great setup for a lot less than many other options out there.
Good prosumer tripod June 14, 2008
This is my first real tripod since I got serious about photography. Its not the lightest out there, but its weight to quality ratio is probably one of the best. Good price and build quality. I will probably buy another tripod for traveling, as this one combined with a good head, will weigh in on you on long trips.
 Works well - solid and usable June 11, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this tripod from Amazon as part of a combo set with a head (which was better value for money).
Over the past week, I've had a chance to really use it extensively, and here are my observations.
1) It fit very nicely into a bag that my fold-able chair came in (the kind you use at fireworks displays or soccer games), with room to spare. This meant I could save on buying an overpriced carry bag.
2) I carried it slung across my back (as you might wear a bandolier) for extended periods of time (off and on for 7 hours a day, over 3 days), and never experienced much discomfort.
This was my biggest concern with a heavier tripod than I'm used to, and I'm happy to say that I was able to take this with me wherever it was needed. Of course, as expected, its weight gradually gets more noticeable as the day wears on, but it never got to the point where I questioned my decision to bring it along.
I would've preferred a lighter tripod, but the price difference didn't work very well with my budget.
3) The leg sections don't drop quite as easily as my cheap tripod - adding a few seconds to tripod setup time. I find I have to actually encourage a couple of the sections to come lose. I'm not sure if that's the norm on high end tripods ... so I'll have to visit a local store to check for myself.
4) The leg locks work very well, and never did I find myself worrying about the stability of the tripod or my equipment. Under windy conditions, it also comes with a hook that allows you to hang a camera bag on it for added stability (which I didn't need).
5) I really enjoyed the hand grips - even when it wasn't cold/raining. Lugging this around (when outside of the carry bag) can get tiring, and having the hand grips was quickly appreciated.
6) The whole unit feels solid and stable.
7) It was a real pleasure to finally get myself in on the family pictures, without having to rely on the kindness (and availability) of strangers.
8) The independently lockable legs were also great on uneven terrain, as I could angle them just right irrespective of how rocky the ground was.
I had a hard time before last week justifying the high price for a tripod, but now that I've used it, its a lot easier to defend ... or rationalize :)
 Just a Lightweight April 20, 2008
5 out of 13 found this review helpful
The price was right but little else proved right once the tripod arrived.
The design quality of the unique horizontal, articulating center column was what drove me to purchase the unit but once unboxed; the overall build quality is far too lightweight for professional use.
Great Product, late delivery April 15, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love the product. However, I paid for 2 day shipping because I needed two day shipping, not 4 or 5, which is what I ended up getting.
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