Manfrotto 808RC4 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 410PL Quick Release Plate
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great tripod
Ive had 3 manfrotto tripods, and Ive never been disappointed. This tripod is pretty light weight and feels very sturdy. The 3 way pan tilt head is way better than a ball head for realestate photography, much easier to get level. The only con I have is, the clips on the legs. They snap back hard and fast so watch your fingers! I pinch my fingers on those clips at least once a day. All in all, this is my favourite tripod I've had so far!
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Good news ...for tripod and bald head
i am a newbie to photo. after reading reviews, i decided on the Manfrotto. it is carbon...so lite weight. it appears to be rock solid even with my camera equipment on top-- there is no movement taking pics. i am using a rebel t2i with a 70-300 lens. i am outdoors mostly...love wildlife and natural landscapes. i am satisfied, however it is overkill for this newbie. Life is an adventure.
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Extraordinarily Stable!
Having used a smaller, lightweight tripod for more thhan 3 years, I had no idea how much a heavier, very stable tripod would help my shooting. I take multiple bracketed photos (up to 9 shots per bracket) in my real estate photography, so this is huge for me! This is not a travel unit (it IS heavy), but so worth the money. The tilt head is quick and easy to use, and the swing arm is a great addition.
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Perfect for a Real Estate Photographer
I currently shoot real estate with a Canon 5D Mark IV with a Sigma 12mm ART Lens. It's a really heavy system. This head keeps my heavy camera stable and secure and still let's me easily make adjustments for leveling it out as I go from one room to the next.
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Light and strong
Mainly used in the field for landscape shooting paired with a RRS Bh-40 head. The extendable center column helps when you have to stand significantly above the tripod feet (eg when standing on a rock in a stream with the tripod feet in the water). The ability to use the center column horizontally is not something for which I've ever felt the need. But, it doesn't get in the way if you don't use it. While not a super featherweight, it does not add significant weight to the pack and is easy to carry in hand or over the shoulder and still locks into a solid base.
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Works great!
I have aGitzo carbon fiber tripod with aWimberley Arca-Swiss type WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II that I take out in the field and an aluminum Manfrotto tripod and head that I use in my studio. This plate tightly secures to my camera bodies, has a low profile, has a flat bottom, and works great with both tripod systems. The flat bottom lets the camera sit flat on a surface instead of tipping to one side as I've experienced with other Arca-Swiss plates that I've tried, so it's better and is compatible with both systems. I find it to be a perfect solution for use on these tripod systems.
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Too bad...
...because I like the head except for one large problem: it's very difficult to tighten-- especially the tilt handle. Like others here have said, you have to REALLY clench it down to keep it from moving forward or backward, especially with a weighty lens. Unlike my trusty old Bogen 3047, which this was intended to replace, that clinched up tight with very little effort. Part of the problem is the small handles-- not easy to torque. I should have read the reviews closer.
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Quality
This tripod isn't cheap in any sense of the word. It is money well spent. Very easy to operate. The controls are firm and the tripod is light enough to strap on and go. I would recommend this tripod to both professional and beginner.
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Great buy for use separately
These products are both great buys for use independent of each other. The MT055XPRO3 only has a weight rating of 19.8lbs and the 405 Pro head weighs in at 16.5lbs. Unless your camera/lens together only weigh 2.7lbs or less, I would not recommend using these together.
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Great Tripod
Was looking for a good stable tripod to use my spotting scope on and to digiscope with, added 502Ah head and some spike feet, stable not much vibration from the carbon fiber
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Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 carbon fiber tripod
Loving this tripod so far. Took it on a weekend photo trip it is very sturdy and easy to use.
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Great enough to buy again
I've been buying the CX line for several years now. My 190 was recently stolen and I decided to "upgrade" and get the slightly taller 55 version. My only regret is that the older version without the ability to take the center post horizontal has evidently been discontinued. I didn't really need that for this tripod since I've put a Wimberly gimbal-style head on it. I do like the newer leg latches.
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I don't like it
After owning two Bogen Manfrotto tripods for years, I was excited to buy a new Manfrotto. Not happy with this tripod. The legs are sticky and difficult to extend and collapse, the clamps don't work very well, a variety of things loosen up, and the legs are too tight or too loose to pull apart to set it up. The feet eventually fall off, so buy some extras. Not a quality piece of equipment.
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Not an Arca-type head
Don't get this if you are trying to use it for an RRS plate. It won't fit.
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Good product, great price
Love it, love it. Quick release allows me to be mobile. Mount it on ball head easy, adjust and tighten. Rocket solid, no worries and very affordable. Thank you.
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Worlds ahead of a ball head
I shoot mostly real estate photos with this unit. I find my work goes much quicker and smoother using this unit than a ball head unit. The mechanism allows me to get level shots every time with a lot less hassle than ball units. That said I do notice that there is a slight discrepancy between the horizontal level on this head and the horizon line on my Nikon D7200 so I tend to use the camera's horizon in conjunction with this unit's vertical leve... Show More
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Amazing tripod
I guess the only complaint I have is I have to pull out the lower legs. Mostly because the weight of the lowest section is so light it is not heavy enough to extend on their own. Other then that it is a rock solid tripod. Extremely happy with the Ball Head.
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Sturdy and tall
I purchased this tripod because of it's quality and height without extending the center post. It was the perfect choice. I shoot Nikons (D500 & D850) with the grip and "L" bracket. I added the Oben BC126 ball head and the viewfinder is perfect eye level. Thank you Manfrotto!
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Excellant mid-range tripod
Not a cheap little mount but not too pricey. A little on the heavy side, but I don't mind at all for what I do. I was looking for a versatile but sturdy tripod that could hold my Nikon D500 with battery pack and a 500mm lens and this one suits me perfectly. It's probably not one you would want to take hiking but if you are doing landscape, long exposure light painting and some wildlife photography this tripod is an excellent choice. This mount has so much versatility I just can't see how it couldn't give you the setup you need to get your shot. Two thumbs up.
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So far so good
The tripod is far sturdier than my previous two. The center column's 90 degree pivot works great and was a major reason for the purchase.
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MT190XPRO3
This tripod can do it all except, take the picture. Down low, up high, it even move 360 degrees, holds the camera steady, want more could you ask for. I love mine and thanks to B&H Photo for having this in their huge stock. Jim, Charlotte, NC
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Sturdy, High Quality Tripod
I needed a sturdy, well built, tripod capable of taking low macro shots, yet have the extended height required to accommodate my 6'3" frame. This tripod meets all my requirements, is rock solid, and well engineered. The ball head, in particular, is a joy to use. A little heavy, but worth it!
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Love this head
Smoothest operating tripod head I've used and also my first professional. The friction adjustment is awesome so I can get maximum productivity.
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Solid tripod with great functionality, and very well built.
Before purchasing this (and the accompanying Manfrotto head), I was using a rather vintage Velbon tripod. I had no idea what I was missing out on until I received this beauty. It's a little heavy, but as it's rated for 20+ pounds, it's absolutely rock-solid, and the weight is not really unexpected. It's got endless flexibility, and I would buy it again in a second!
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