Manfrotto 190go! M-Series 4-Section Twist Lock Aluminum Camera Tripod

2019-02-12T15:28:02

While I have been using my Welt tripod for over 40 years, this tripod is lighter, almost as sturdy and worth the price. That said, I do find the inability to rotate my camera a very big issue. So, looking for a rotation plate to add to the head I attached

Jerry M.

2018-11-27T12:00:08

This tripod has many great features but the most important to me is one rarely mentioned. I had a very large telephoto lens fall from a different tripod and this caused great grief related to getting it repaired. The tripod had a level that kept the "foot" in place that was screwed into the bottom of the large lens. However, it was possible to accidentally move the lever and release the foot--and the lens! This tripod offer a small tab that moves into place after the foot is secured. The only way to release the foot is to push down on the tab AND push on the lever. Seems like "nothing" to write home about? It is if you pay for lens that falls!The tripod is sturdy, have flexible legs to the point of allowing them to "splay" out so to put the tripod very close to the ground. The "stem" lifts up and turns 90 degrees so you can take images on the ground. It is a little heavier than other tripods I own but nothing that would give you a hernia to carry it with you!

GARY K.

2018-02-15T14:31:13

I bought the 190go! because I was looking for a light tripod that is relatively affordable without sacrificing stability. I am 5'7" and this tripod, along with the XPRO ball head, gets my X-T2 about 2" below eye level without using the center column. One thing that surprised me about this tripod is just how useful the 90 degree feature of the center column is. When I was shopping for a tripod, I didn't even consider the 90 degree feature at all. I take a lot of photos of potted plants at home and now that I have used it, I find this feature very useful and I wouldn't want to be without it. It makes tabletop macro photography so much easier. The reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because I find Manfrotto's fit and finish to be a bit lacking. I don't know if it is from the manufacturing process of the materials or how the factory workers handle the items but I have went through 3 of these tripods and all have either scratches on the carbon fiber or on the metal parts. This is also true for the XPRO ball head and the XPRO 3-Way head. One of the ball head had a scratch from an obvious tool slip from when it was being put together. The factory worker didn't even care enough to address the issue and just put it in the box anyways to be ship and sold. I don't know if I'm just being picky but if i'm going to pay $ on tripod legs and head setup, I want to be the one who scratches it. Other than the fit and finish issues, I'm overall happy with the tripod. It's full size, lightweight, and very sturdy. Note that the website shows the previous model of this tripod. The one that they're actually selling is the newer version. It has a different rubber feet, a slightly different twist knobs, and a different pattern on the carbon fiber.

Francis F.

2018-01-08T14:27:53

Got this for my husband after he loved the Manfrotto Monopod. He absolutely loves it. With the purchase of a V attachment he is also planning to use this tripod for a shooting platform because it is so sturdy; yet it also can be reduced to such a small size for talking along on trips. I am so glad he is so happy with the product because he is very picky and I do not know alot about this type of equipment. I did not go wrong basing my decision on a prior purchase of Manfrotto equipment. Thanks Adorama!!

Kara M.

2017-08-17T12:28:35

Everything i expected and was looking for in a tripod.

Sophannara S.

2017-08-17T08:31:32

It's ok product. Not made with high design aesthetic.

Geeta K.

2017-08-04T05:57:43

I purchased the Manfrotto 190Go! and took it to Death Valley and the Grand Canyon in one trip. It was easy to adjust to uneven terrain to capture the landscape pictures I wanted to achieve. Worked Great!

Mark A.

2017-07-19T19:29:02

The carbon fiber version is about a pound lighter than my aluminum one. However, it's just as sturdy. For travel, it a plus with less weight. The only thing I have to get use to is that I'm used to the cramps on the aluminum, which is quicker and you can tell when they are not locked, but with the screw locks, there's no way you can tell...just have to make sure they are all locked before mounting your equipment on it.

John T.

2017-07-16T19:12:19

If you are looking for a nice travel tripod for use with smaller video cameras, this tripod works great. It is light and sturdy. I added a small Manfrotto video head and it works fine. Overall for the price this is a nice small pod.

Mark H.

2017-07-12T09:12:15

This tripod is amazing! very light and easy to use.

Yimeng l.

2017-07-11T20:48:45

I’ve only had it a few days but have used it and was able to configure it so the camera was nearly at ground level (did need a counter weight and used an L-bracket). I’m not a huge fan of twist legs but these are easier to use than older twist lock designs. I also have the older 190 and was a bit disappointed the 190Go! did not have a bubble level; however, that is not a show stopper. One concern I do have is that when the column is in horizontal mode it requires really tightening down to prevent rotation. Again not a show stopper.

MICHAEL D.

2017-07-11T20:21:57

Very light and firm. Really like it.

Jiajun Y.

2017-07-11T16:37:37

So far so good

Brad P.

2017-07-11T11:42:51

Good build quality and light weight.

TIANYUAN X.

2017-07-11T11:32:20

The studio I work in is constantly working on making our travels easier and with this tripod, it alleviates the pain people get from carrying a lot of equipment.

KEVIN B.

2017-07-04T18:05:08

nice size for the travel. light yet stable enough for my cannon 5D mark iii and 24 - 105 lens for the almost everything during the travel. My version does not include the head, however manfrotto has enough tripod head for all kind of need.

Zhang C.

2017-07-04T15:47:35

good quality and lighter

RICK H.

2017-07-04T14:36:25

Light and strong. Works well for hiking.

James A.

2017-07-03T14:30:56

For the price, I expected something more sturdy. This thing giggles all over the place, really surprised by the good reviews on here. I prefer my 3 section manfrotto carbon tripod as it is about 10x more sturdy although about 40% bigger when collapsed. I would not recommend this, not sure what use I have for such a shaky tripod.

Farnam A.

2017-05-30T11:36:35

This is a well built unit.

ALEX Y.

2017-05-16T12:15:10

This tripod is built solid. It is my goto tripod for event shoots when I need to steady the camera. It's lightweight and sturdy.

PASCAL Z.

2017-05-14T20:46:51

Does just what it should!

ROBERT M.

2017-05-14T18:56:45

For the price the video head and tripod is Excellent. As usual Adorama Service is nice..

Satheerthan N.

2017-05-13T18:39:24

Awesome tripod, very reliable.

Demian G.

2017-04-28T06:03:58

I love the Manfrotto 190Go!. Not too heavy to carry around, and very strong and stable. I would highly recommend this.

LAXMAN P.

2017-04-19T15:58:18

I'm not a Pro. I just need a consistent, easily managed base from which I can operate my camera for shots that need stability. The 190 works for me. Its easy to manipulate it into the appropriate configuration. I recommend it.

DENNIS L.

2017-02-24T17:37:34

I love this tripod. It's sturdy enough for my Canon 6D and 70-200mm 2.8. So light weight but perform like a heavy weight. I recommend this tripod.. You would be satisfied.

MICHAEL T.

2017-02-06T08:41:54

The 502 Head is one of the best heads for the price. It's not a ball base, but for use with Photo Tripods, it's one of the best that I have found. The 190Go, is a decent Alum tripod, just right in the size and strength. Together it makes a great travel tripod set. I would recommend it.

David L.

2017-02-03T14:39:49

After using a couple basic tripods with cheap fluid heads, I decided to spend the money for a quality pair of sticks. This head is buttery smooth. I didn't realize how bad my velbon was. As soon as your put your hands on it, it feels premium. I went with the aluminum legs because of the price and have no regrets. Carbon fiber just isn't a necessity for me. The only downside is this setup is not travel friendly. Maybe the befree edition would be better suited for that.

Joey B.

2017-02-02T14:33:41

Exceptional quality, as expected from Manfrotto. Highly recommended. The tripod is excellent and the video head is stellar.

JESSE Y.