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2020-07-17T09:29:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

Hands down the best travel size tripod for the price.

MIN L.

2019-05-22T09:34:34

Rated 4 out of 5

TRIPOD - HAS ALL THE PLUSES

WORKS AS ADVERTISED

Sterling H.

2017-08-18T13:41:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

Great quality item!!

MAGDALENA P.

2017-02-22T12:22:48

Rated 4 out of 5

New replacement tripod

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

Rated 5 out of 5

replaced old tripod

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.

Manfrotto 290 Light Aluminum Tripod Specifications

  • Material

    Aluminum Magnesium

  • Center Column

    Rapid

  • Closed length

    22.17"

  • Leg angles

    23½. 51½

  • Leg sections

    3 number

  • Legs Tube Diameter

    22.5. 19. 15.5 mm

  • Maximum Height

    56.69"

  • Maximum height (with centre column down)

    49.41"

  • Minimum height

    16.34"

  • Load capacity

    8.8 lbs

  • Weight

    3.59 lbs

  • Included Tripod head

    496 Center Ball Head - Compact and Lightweight - Friction Control - +/- Lateral Tilt - 200PL Quick Release Plate

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About Manfrotto MK290LTA3-BHUS 290 Light Aluminum Tripod Kit with Ball Head

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replaced old tripod

By HENRI S.

replaced my old manfrotto tripod I had for almost 5 years with this new one, I love their products! I love buying from Adorama!

Awesome

By MIN L.

Hands down the best travel size tripod for the price.

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.

Manfrotto MK290LTA3-BHUS 290 Light Aluminum Tripod Kit with Ball Head Features

  • Adjustable Aluminum locks: The adjustable leg locks allow the user to securely set the tripod up
  • Aluminum spidercast: The rock spider cast with its screw column lock allows a perfect tightening
  • Rubber Leg Warmer: Comfortable to use with a new distinct style that follows the 055 & 190 design guidelines
  • Premium Italian Design: A new distinct style with bold, clean shapes and lines dictated by function
  • Achieve creative shoots thanks to 2 leg angle settings
  • Includes 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.

Key Features

  • Adjustable Aluminum locks
  • Aluminum spidercast
  • Premium Italian Design
  • Achieve creative shoots thanks to 2 leg angle settings