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Compact, Fairly sturdy

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023

If size is your number one priority in a tripod then this is the one. You will be sacrificing sturdiness for size. That's a law of physics you can not escape.

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Ganesh

Nice tripod, but with some flaws.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018

I ordered this tripod not too long ago, but sadly had to return it. The new M-lock on the legs is actually a hassle compared to Manfrott's traditional twist locks. The original twist locks is so fluid and simple. It only takes a quarter turn to loose and extend the legs. However, for the M-locks, you have to turn them 2 to 3 times to loosen up and extend the legs. Also, the rubber grip on the M-locks are very loose. They are not glued on or anything, they easily slip out of place when you are lightning the locks, which is very frustrating since you have to go back and re-align the rubber grip to the lock. Another gripe i have with this tripod is that the carbon fiber on the tripod is kinda weird. When you loosen up the locks to extend it, it is somewhat hard to get the legs out. It might be because of the grippy feeling of the legs. Its just strange. On a positive note, they tripod is very compact and lightweight. You could easily add any manfrotto heads to this tripod and have a portable, yet sturdy system. I would actually consider this a travel tripod, without the invert-ability function as you may see in other travel tripods. This would've been the perfect tripod, if it didnt have the issues that I mentioned before.

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Compact, Fairly sturdy

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023

Size: V1.0Style: 4-Section Carbon Fiber TripodVerified Purchase

If size is your number one priority in a tripod then this is the one. You will be sacrificing sturdiness for size. That's a law of physics you can not escape.

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Steve

Prefer stability over weight

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016

Size: V1.0Style: 4-Section Aluminum TripodVerified Purchase

I needed a lightweight tripod for an upcoming photo trip. I researched tripods for two weeks, and knowing this tripod was on the "heavy" side (approx. 4 1/2 pounds with head) for a travel tripod, I opted for stability over weight. The 90 degree center post was also a factor. I purchased a $10 short (2" long) insert from a large online camera supplier that was made to go with the 190 series and I also purchased a $9 vinyl bag to put everything in for hiking to a shoot. The original center column is super light and I have it in the bag, but for a low shot, I prefer to keep my camera upright and centered over the tripod for most ground-level use. I already own a larger (and heavier) Manfrotto tripod that is super rock solid and I was not disappointed by the 190. At some point the extra 1.5 or so pounds of additional weight may begin to be apparent, but I just didn't feel comfortable (stable) with the lighter weight tripods that I tried. I needed something that would have no issue with a D7100 and a 150-600 lens.

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Bruce C Leppert

Manfrotto 190 Go Aluminum Tripod

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021

Size: V2.0 (M-Series)Style: 4-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with 3-Way HeadVerified Purchase

Excellent build quality. Sturdy and easy to adjust once you get used to the legs. Light weight for its solid construction. Well worth the price, especially compared to so many lower-priced choices that do not support cameras nearly as well

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Versatile quality tripod

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2021

Size: V2.0 (M-Series)Style: 4-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with 3-Way HeadVerified Purchase

Multiple independent leg positions & twist locks make life easy. Maneuverable center column which extends and locks out to 90 degrees is great for many applications. 3-way head is smooth, stable and has mulitple bubble levels for precision. Included Manfrotto quick release plate is great & allows seamless switch between camera bodies & lens collars.

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Kyle Wolfe

Light, durable, easy to carry, great functionality

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018

Size: V1.0Style: 4-Section Aluminum TripodVerified Purchase

This has been one of the better buys I've made for doing camera work when I travel. It's lightweight, easy to use, and the adjustable position post is definitely a great bonus. I can't wait to pack this thing in my bag to travel overseas later this year, since it's so light and will fit in my bag. I may need another one incase I have more cameras on a shoot! It's a great match with the Manfrotto 502 Video Head

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Matthew Wachowski

Versatile!

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015

Size: V1.0Style: 4-Section Aluminum TripodVerified Purchase

This is an excellent tripod for the most part, and I have a many tripods to compare it against. I'll like the pros and cons as I see them:

Pros:

- This tripod is quite versatile with it's reversible column that can also be positioned at a 90 degree angle. The 90 degree angle is great for:
* Getting extremely close to the ground. This is great for macro and landscape photography.
* Positioning the camera offset from the legs. This is excellent for all sorts of photos where the tripod legs would otherwise be in the way.
- The quick locks work well
- The overall build quality feels excellent

Cons:

- It's designed for travel but, at just under 4 pounds, I'd say it's on the heavier side of these things
- It's also on the larger side for a traveling tripod
- When all legs are extended and locked, there is a bit more flex in the leg sections than I would like to see

Overall:

- The main reason I consider this tripod a keeper for myself is it's very flexible center column. I've included one photo that I took with the tripod that required me to get very close to the ground and extend the legs away from the center. With most other tripods, I would not have been able to get the same angle for the photo.
- I would personally love to see this tripod in a carbon fiber version. I'd really appreciate the slightly lighter weight!

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Ganesh

Nice tripod, but with some flaws.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018

Size: V2.0 (M-Series)Style: 4-Section Carbon Fiber TripodVerified Purchase

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This is a great tripod! Very sturdy and too heavy

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016

Size: V1.0Style: 4-Section Aluminum TripodVerified Purchase

This is a great tripod! Very sturdy and too heavy. I was concerned it might be with the pan tilt head I got for it, but I was pleasantly surprised. The legs are sturdy enough not to bend or warp with use like other cheaper models tend to do. The twist locks seem pretty sturdy so far, even with a little sand and dirt getting in there. I would definitely recommend.

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Dimitri

So-So for the price.

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016

Size: V1.0Style: 4-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with 3-Way HeadVerified Purchase

- The bubble level is on the head and not on the tripod.
- Head is heavy.
- Head is annoying when you want to get very low to the ground.
- Head is not good for video.

+ 90 Degree column ! Can get very low down to the ground.
+ Twist Lock very nice and easy to clean or to grease.
+ Not very heavy when you take the head off.
+ The head is nice for photo.

I would personally not rebuy that tripod. Add an extra 50-100$ and get a very very nice set-up like :
Twist lock + Bubble level on the tripod and a Gimbal head for the tripod.

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Pak Felix

Sturdy and stable

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019

Size: V2.0 (M-Series)Style: 4-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with 3-Way HeadVerified Purchase

Very happy with the purchase.

Quick setup; extending the legs are fast and leveling the tripod is very easy using the build in leveler.
The tripod is very sturdy and stable, yet it allows smooth movement (up/down/side) during a movie taking session using a DSLR camera.

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