Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 3 Section Carbon Fiber Pro Tripod Legs (Height 3.15-57.5", Maximum Load 11 lbs)

2013-03-18T21:00:00

Love the hang and feel!

RUPINDER S.

2012-12-12T19:00:00

I love Manfrotto products. It took me a long time to move into carbon fiber and I'm sorry I waited so long!

PHYLLIS F.

2012-06-25T21:00:00

This is an excellent tripod. Very well constructed, light weight and the leg locking mechanism makes adjustments quick and easy.

DAVE S.

2012-06-17T21:00:00

I really like the horizontal bar for macrophotography. It can unfold in so many different ways... great for macrophotography. I wish the horizontal bar would fold at different angles. Slightly heavy when you ad a tripod head.

Lucien

2012-04-29T21:00:00

The total weight of my gear is under 4 pounds. I have Nikon D7000 + 18-200 VR II lens + SB-700 Speedlight. I bought Oben BB-1 ballhead with this. This combo is great! Love this tripod - extremely light weight and feels like a rock! I looked at both 190CXPRO 4-section and 3-section tripods but liked 3-section more. The legs are sturdier with 3-section.

Vipul K.

2012-04-15T21:00:00

I carry this tripod into wooded and prairie areas in search of macro photos of wildflowers. Its light weight makes it ideal. Most of my subjects are low to the ground and the horizontal center post and splaying legs are features that are very useful. The trade off is the maximum height when fully extended. I would not recommend this particular tripod if the photographer is tall.

CHARLES W.

2012-03-11T21:00:00

I bought a cheap tripod and was disappointed in the stability. Then I got a sturdy one and was disappointed with the weight. This one is light and sturdy. I should have bought it first. Works well with my D300 with an 80-400 zoom at the zoo. I can carry it around all day.

Dennis

2012-01-22T19:00:00

We film hunting shows, this tripod is lightweight and very stable. Easily fits on our backpack. Operating the legs are super easy. Carbon Fiber is awesome.

bowhunter24

2012-01-15T19:00:00

I purchased this a couple of years ago and am now just doing a review. I can't say enough about this tripod, its that good. I've been in photograhy 35+yrs and have had a few tripods. I main concern with this purchase was a solid/durable/lightweight tripod and this fits the bill to a tee! I mated it with the Manfrotto 498 ball head which is rated for 17lbs so I knew it would hold my Nikon D90 w/attached battery grip and a SB900 with no problem even with the 17-55mm f2.8 lens in the vertical position!. I also purchased the Manfrotto RC2 rapid connect plate. I later added a Manfrotto Carbon Fiber monopod and added the same head w/the RC2 for compatability. Purchase this, you won't be dissapointed. FWIW I also recommend the Manfrotto Rubber Suction Cup feet.

Chet

2011-11-06T19:00:00

This tripod is a big improvement on my previous (Manfrotto 190/GK08). It is very quick to set up and easy to carry due to its light weight. It can be a bit top-heavy with a DSLR on top, but a camera bag can be used to lower the center of gravity (but for some reason, the hook for this was not included with the tripod - why?). It folds small enough to fit in aircraft baggage: this, combined with its light weight, makes it good for travel.

densil

2011-09-04T21:00:00

Love it, love it! After a few months of research including reading reviews and recommendations on how to select a tripod, I narrowed it down to this Manfrotto. I am really happy with the decision, which I thought out carefully due to the significant expense. If you told me I'd buy a tripod in this price range a year ago, and STILL have to purchase a ball head and plate, I never would have believed it. But upon doing extensive research, I found it is better to buy the right equipment upfront, than to realize the mistake later by trying to save initially and then having to buy the better quality items anyway. Does anyone want to risk having several thousands of dollars of camera equipment being ruined or damaged because you settled on a cheap tripod to save a few bucks? That sure is something to think about - stability is a key factor! This tripod specs out at more weight than I even expect to ever put on it, but the capability is there, so it will grow with my needs and hopefully be a "forever" tripod! (I presently use the tripod with a Nikon D-90 with either 12-24mm, 18-200mm or 105mm macro Nikon lenses.) I resisted a tripod, not wanting to carry one around, but it's all about the end result of the photos! So, I ordered this Manfrotto and am thrilled at its substance while being so lightweight! It's a great looking tripod that stands apart from the cheap models that would not support a heavier camera and lenses. This is also good on photography jobs as it only enhances one's professionalism with clients. It is super easy to set up and take down and literally saved me by arriving just before a Real Estate Interior shoot that had low lighting. The tripod enabled me to get amazing photos with longer exposures and no flash with the end result being accurate colors and capturing the ambiance of actually being in the home. I would have been in trouble trying to do the job without a tripod and resorting to flash photos would not have been the same. Many photographers recommended the 190CXPRO4 vs. this PRO3 (4 sections vs. 3) as the 4 folds up just a few (3 ?) inches shorter and works for carry-on air travel. On the other hand, I was told that the fewer the sections, the more stability, so I opted for the PRO3 as I do not plan to be traveling by air, I am also pretty sure the "4" has a few more ounces, which was a consideration for me as well. I was looking to reduce weight in every way possible knowing I still had to add the ball head. I chose the Acratech GV-2 ball head, also from Adorama, see separate review. So, I am thrilled with this tripod "system" and highly recommend it for virtually all aspects of photography (note that it "squats" down very low as well, making it suitable for MACRO photography too!). I plan on this tripod suiting my professional needs for a very long time and feel that my research paid off on this decision.

JACKIE M.

2011-09-04T21:00:00

A great buy if you must carry a tripod for any distance. It is lightweight, very study and damps vibrations well.

CHARLES W.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

This is a really good tripod and I am very happy with it. The only con that I can think of is that the legs don't automatically slide downwards when released - I need to pull them down which can add a couple of seconds to fully setting it up. Aside from that, the construction is good, the stability is what I need, and it is nice and light.

Night C.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

I'm using this with a Markins ballhead. I really like the tripod. It's a good tradeoff between stability and weight. Not the most stable but I didn't want something hard to carry around. I've had it almost a year and still love it. The heaviest equipment I use with this is a 70-200 II with a 5D MkII.

kk6ou

2011-03-05T19:00:00

Just throw the tripod in a day pack, plus camera, two lenses and your good for a days worth of hiking.

Ramon S.

2010-11-06T21:00:00

Let me state up front that I always read product reviews before making a purchase and will be completely honest in my review of this product. I purchased the 190CXPRO3 to replace an aluminum Manfrotto that weighed almost 6 lbs. My primary reason for the purchase was the weight reduction. My initial concerns over stability were erased after using it for portraits, landscape and night photography. Two trips to our local zoo involved numerous setups on uneven ground. The built-in level is very handy in these cases. This tripod folds and unfolds quickly and smoothly. This is important as I probably made a couple of dozen different setups or more during the zoo visits. I should also mention that the center post converts quickly to the portrait position. I am very impressed with the functionality and overall quality of this product. A true example of getting what you pay for.

WALLY S.

2010-10-09T21:00:00

This tripod is light and folds & unfolds quickly. I take it with me everywhere. The only problem I've had is the convertible central column collar will come apart if you're not careful and raise the column enough pull it out.

JULI G.

2010-07-27T21:00:00

Very light yet solid tripod with the look and feel of a well-crafted instrument. Will be all I ever need from here on out.

LARRY B.

2010-01-25T19:00:00

fantastic tripod, very lightweight yet strong.

ERIC W.

2010-01-24T19:00:00

Extremely convenient because of it's light weight; at a fantastic price. Very stable platform; useful both in and outdoors. Even better when paired with a compatible ball head.

Moonlight P.

2009-08-20T21:00:00

This tripod is really light which makes it a true pleasure to use if you do any sort of outdoor photography. I was concerned that maybe it wouldn't be so stable since it is so light but I was indeed wrong about that. My old tripod is also a Manfrotto, it is a Wilderness model which weighs 10 lbs.+ with a pan tilt head....I'd have to say that both tripods are equivelent in stabilty but they are worlds apart in weight, features and price. If I knew then what I know now, I would have just saved my money and bought the 190CXPRO3 in the first place as it was worth every penny!

CHERYL H.

2009-06-23T21:00:00

This is a great tripod that does all it is suppose to do. I would recommend to others.

DENNIS G.

2009-04-07T21:00:00

Being haddicapped, I have to use a tripod for every shot, I've tried many out and this seems the best for me.

Stu

2009-03-29T21:00:00

Like the light weight, yet tough construction. Very easy to set up.

GoWest

2009-03-29T21:00:00

very nice tripod my first carbon fiber, the joints are stiff but I think after use it will be easy. Just pulling the legs apart are stiff [...]

Stu