290 Xtra Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit with Fluid Video Head (MK290XTA3-2WUS) Black

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.

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 pod 2) It only has two leg extensions, it makes for quick deployment 3) It has quick clamps for quick deployment, speeds things up even further 4) It has a nice rubber handle for moving around, better than foam found on many others 5) The quick release clamps are adjustable and come with the adjustment tool attached to tripod 6) The spider and components are of alloy construction 7) The spider has four over all adjustment for legs to set height 8) 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 weight 9) The center post meets the spider with an angled contact. I believe it adds stability over perpendicular 10) The head attachment surface on top is large, precision and has an extra screw from the bottom to secure head All 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.

This is great! Super convenient. I've been using a Sirui P-326 monopod for some time, and it's also top-notch in quality. But the convenience of having just three thumb levers instead of the four screw adjusters on the Sirui makes a huge difference. The weight is about the same, and it seems to be plenty sturdy enough. Very pleased with it. Manfrotto is the best in tripods, hands down.

After using a cheap SunPak tripod for 10+ years, I can’t believe the difference! I should have coughed up the money for this upgrade a long time ago. Very, very sturdy, rock solid! Obviously made with very high quality materials. Think Ferrari of tripods! Just a little heavier than I expected, but still 5 STARS all the way!

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.

I was looking for a decent inexpensive fluid head tripod for shooting with a small video camera. After looking through the reviews on some of the cheaper brands, I decided to trust Manfrotto and I was not disappointed. This is a nice little tripod, pretty sturdy and lightweight, and the fluid head is smooth and responsive - better than I was expecting for the price. The legs have three sections (I only extended two in the pictures) and the head can raise too, so it can go pretty high. It's still an inexpensive tripod, so don't expect the performance of a professional weight unit, but for the price this is a great little tripod with a surprisingly good fluid head. The only thing I wish it had was a bubble level on the head, but aside from that I'm really happy with this tripod.

I bought this for digiscoping with a spotting scope but could not mount my scope to the unit. I wound up returning it but it is a nice unit that is very stable. I would recommend for standard attachments.

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.

Buen peso , diseño en fibra de carbono y calidad ! Gracias Henry

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 suaves y a un precio muy razonable. es esencial para aquellos video aficionados, o gente que va iniciando en el uso de DSLR`s

Great stand with fluid head for all those pan and tilts. Very steady and for beginners to intermediate videographers, I would recommend it

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Very satified with this monopod.