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Review Summary
2020-07-17T09:29:47
Hands down the best travel size tripod for the price.
MIN L.
2019-05-22T09:34:34
WORKS AS ADVERTISED
Sterling H.
2017-08-18T13:41:06
Great quality item!!
MAGDALENA P.
2017-02-22T12:22:48
I recently replaced a top of the line Sunpak Platinum Plus tripod with the Manfroto 290. I am extremely pleased with the quality and ease of use with this product. I would recommend it for anyone who needs good stability and portability.
NORMAN J.
2016-07-19T09:38:41
replaced my old manfrotto tripod I had for almost 5 years with this new one, I love their products! I love buying from Adorama!
HENRI S.
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Aluminum Magnesium
Rapid
22.17"
23½. 51½
3 number
22.5. 19. 15.5 mm
56.69"
49.41"
16.34"
8.8 lbs
3.59 lbs
496 Center Ball Head - Compact and Lightweight - Friction Control - +/- Lateral Tilt - 200PL Quick Release Plate

Manfrotto, acclaimed by countless experts and pros as the world’s leading manufacturer of top quality tripods, monopods and heads, has just unveiled the Manfrotto 290 Series, an innovative new line of robust, superbly constructed, high-value supports...
The Manfrotto 290 Light is the first sturdy supports of the 290 collection dedicated to hobbyist photographers that is also easy to carry.
The 290 Light is a 3-section tripod, the smallest in the 290 range, featuring aluminum leg tubes and aluminium top casting enhancing rigidity, durability and performance.
Its aluminum leg-locking levers are tension-adjustable, so they can be tightened to counteract any effects of aging or wear, keeping the tripod fully functional throughout its long lifespan. Two leg angle position settings enable low-angle shooting, and a rapid centre column adds flexibility extending the min-max height range. A new rubber legwarmer guarantees comfortable grip and maximum ergonomics.
The 290 Light comes in a kit with a center ball head specifically designed for compactness and transportability. Its broad, spherical movement together with its quick release plate mechanism enable rapid, easy framing. The head carrying the 200 PL plate is fully made of aluminum and features friction control to help photographers make the finest adjustments to their compositions even with heavy equipment.