Manfrotto 556B Leveling Center Column for 190 PRO Series Tripods

Manfrotto 556B Leveling Center Column for 190 PRO Series Tripods

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14 Reviews

Just what I needed

Jan 22, 2015

This worked great for use with the video head. I am using the original column for the ball head and can just switch out the entire column to change from video to still.

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Works perfectly

Aug 12, 2014

I purchased this so I can set shots quickly with the leveling device. I use it rigorously and I am thoroughly impressed and give it the highest review possible. I use it with my 190XPROB Manfrotto tripod and the two were made for each other. Note: If you buy the 190XPROB just know it does not level for you and you have to do it manually by lowering or raising the legs, which can be tedious and a time waster. The centering device saves you a lot o... Show More

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Makes fine adjustments fast and easy.

Jul 25, 2014

I added this column to my 190 series tripod and topped it off with the 126 RC light video head. Now I can dial in a shot with the leveling ball much, much faster than I could by adjusting 3 handles on the original head. The other reason I put the light video head on top is I can now also turn my Nikon D7000 into video mode and make a smooth pan, knowing that the head is level and the pan won't go downhill.

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Perfect addition

Nov 28, 2012

I added this center column to the Manfrotto 190CX carbon tripod. I was very impressed with the latitude of leveling this item offered. I never imagined gear at this price point could adapt to so many different surfaces so quickly. I use this column while shooting video with a DSLR. Leveling lets me move quickly and set my shots before sequence opportunities vanish. I am a professional videographer with a major news organization.

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Works like a charm

Sep 19, 2012

I put the column on my manfrotto legs with the manfrotto 501 head. My old column had broken due to too much weight. I've only had the column for a few weeks but it's been a great addition to a simple tripod setup- it allows me to quickly adjust the level of my shot without arming out the legs individually. The length of the arm is a double edged sword: It's long so I can arm it up for an extra high shot, but it also makes adjusting the level of the shot a bit hard since I need to use both hands pretty far away from each other. It's completely doable, just a little awkward.

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Pretty cool product

Apr 7, 2011

Makes a Bogen tripod feel more like a pro tripod and allows you to level quickly. Very good product. Definitely worth adding to any Bogen setup.

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a must

Mar 9, 2011

if you work on uneven terrain, often change tripod positions etc, it is a must. Use it to fine tune the camera horizon. Will make your work so much easier!

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Great upgrade for DSLR VIDEO!

Jan 12, 2011

I've had a Manfrotto 190 photo tripod for quite a while. I use a larger video set of sticks for shooting with heavier setups. With the advent of DSLR cinema, I figured this would be a great attachment. Great for music videos, short films, and anything else you coud think of!

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Excellent addition to the tripod kit

Nov 11, 2010

I work as an expedition photographer in the polar regions. The ability to quickly fine tune the level of the tripod head without having to mess with the legs on uneven ground is fantastic, enabling me to set up quicker to catch the wildlife action. Impressed wit the build quality and the simplicity of the adjustments. Only slight down side is the need to remove the locking nut at the bottom of the colum to remove it from the tripod. I use a couple of different columns with different heads. Very happy to have this in my kit bag

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Very useful for panoramas

Nov 3, 2010

I had some problems initially to insert the column into my tripod, but after that hurdle it is really a joy to use. It makes it so much easier to level the tripod. However, be careful that you don't have too much weight on the column (e.g., your camera) when leveling your tripod (at least mine tends to spin out of control when adjusting it ...).

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A win and a loss

Jul 28, 2010

The WIN - A great accessory, very easy to use, quick easy leveling, good grip on the lock thread at the bottom of the column, minimal increase in mass for hikes (old column is replaced), fits perfectly, quality product. The LOSS - the ability to quickly set the column up normal (90 degrees) to the legs. This is due to the lock nut grip that has to be removed before the column can be pushed through the top clamp. Overall, - a winner

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Must have for CF 190CX3 tripod

Jan 29, 2010

This leveling column is a perfect addition to any Manfrotto 190Pro series tripod, especially all carbon fiber models. It is perfect companion for all photographers shooting panoramas or videorecording. I would buy it again in a blink of an eye. This product adds very little weight to the tripod, as it replaces original column, so additional weight is no more then 0.2kg.

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Great conversion for 190cx3 CF legs

Nov 27, 2009

Offsets leveling time due to individual extentsion legs. Really useful for fast action in wilderness situation.

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Good accessory if you use a tripod

Jul 7, 2009

If you use a tripod at all this is a must have. Put it on and forget about it; until you need to level the camera and now you can do it without changing the legs length (which is annoying at best).

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