Manfrotto 290 Xtra Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit with 3-Way Head (MK290XTA3-3WUS), Black

Great Inexpensive Tripod for my Nikon D500
Great tripod for the price. I find it to be very sturdy and compact. It’s compact enough that it’s not a hassle to carry with me to various events. Don’t be fooled, this is not a $700 tripod made out of carbon Fiber but for the price this is a sturdy tripod that is not super heavy. So far after 3 months the Tripod has worked perfectly. If I have any complaints it’s that the center post does not have a hook for supporting extra weight and there is a plastic cap for the center bolt and the cap keeps popping up when I lift the Tripod out of it’s bag, so I have to keep pushing it back into place 1 out of 3 times when I take this tripod out of its included carry bag..The reality is that you do get a very sturdy aluminum tripod with a bubble level and nice easy locking legs for a very low price. Personally after hours and hours of research I could find nothing better in this price range or even for 50% more, so I am very happy with the purchase. It holds my Nikon D500 DSLR with 16-80mm zoom lens perfectly and without any vibration even on 20 second exposure Astrophotography shots.

A great choice!
This tripod has many things I like and nothing I don’t like. Let’s work our way from the bottom up.1) It has large rubber feet with tread and an angled surface to maintain contact as you lower the pod2) It only has two leg extensions, it makes for quick deployment3) It has quick clamps for quick deployment, speeds things up even further4) It has a nice rubber handle for moving around, better than foam found on many others5) The quick release clamps are adjustable and come with the adjustment tool attached to tripod6) The spider and components are of alloy construction7) The spider has four over all adjustment for legs to set height8) The spider has two attachment points for hanging weight and/or a bag as well, they are removed from the usual center post and that is a good thing. The spider is the best place to add weight9) The center post meets the spider with an angled contact. I believe it adds stability over perpendicular10) The head attachment surface on top is large, precision and has an extra screw from the bottom to secure headAll these fine attributes and no real complaints. It does what a tripod is supposed to does it very well, it is very stable. The overall size makes it very versatile for a range of applications. I find the form factor to be compact and streamlined in spite of its length. I worked my way to this model from cheaper models. I frist tried the Manfrotto Compact Action. No go, to flimsy and imprecise. Then I tried the Manfrotto Element MII, much better but still vastly inferior to this model. The Manfrotto 290 extra is a winner. I paired it with a Neewer Professional 35mm ball head ($30) and have a very reliable and effective tripod.

Quality affordable tripod
This is an excellent sturdy tripod for beginners and advanced photographers alike. For the price, I believe this is a super reasonable and quality product. This has lasted me years and is still my go-to tripod for most shoots. It folds down easily and quickly. The locking features work great. The size range is awesome. Very happy with this.

Wasn’t expecting to be this impressed.
I’ve used much more expensive Manfrotto tripods too. I use this one now for work and personal use. I was considering spending much more on a tripod, but I decided to give this one a shot. I’m very impressed. It’s super lightweight and easy to use, even for video. 100% perfect for photo. I’d say 85% perfect for video. I like the head on this tripod. Super smooth. Sometimes it comes a little loose, but you just have to tighten a little bolt underneath the head and you’re all good. I rarely have to do it, now that I know how to use the tripod better. I like the quick-release plate as well, even though it’s not the standard Manfrotto style. Amazing value for money. If you’re not a suuuuper high end professional, just get this one. You won’t be disappointed and you’ll be happy you saved the money.

este triple, tiene lo mejor de dos mundos (a mi punto de vista).te brinda la posibilidad de tener un triple de calidad, de una marca super reconocida, con una construcción impecable, personalmente he podido lograr tomas mucho mas profesionales sin quedarme sin presupuesto.la xtra fluid head te permite tener tomas suavesy a un precio muy razonable.es esencial para aquellos video aficionados, o gente que va iniciando en el uso de DSLR`s

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