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Your cart is empty.290 Xtra is the link between past and future: it’s still the classic rock-solid 290 tripod but it features new style and technical functions. 290 Xtra has become more flexible thanks to the new 4 leg angle positions that allow photographers to be much more creative. It maintains its solid aluminum construction with an exciting design update. This kit comes with a 3-way head for precise set up. A dedicated shoulder bag makes it the perfect photographic companion both indoors and outdoors.
Dudley
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 24, 2023
Great stand with fluid head for all those pan and tilts. Very steady and for beginners to intermediate videographers, I would recommend it
Bruce Leeroy
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
I love this Manfrotto Tripod. It was a replacement for a cheaper plastic one that was given to me, because it was so light that more than once I had concerns it would tip over with my Canon on it even in light wind.Someone I had met who was into photography had recommended the Manfrotto brand, and I decided upon this model. The Manfrotto 290 delivered exactly what I wanted, with great balance between weight and the stability that additional weight provides. The tripod is light enough to bring along on hikes, and easy to keep in the vehicle when not in use. There's enough weight to provide stability, without being too heavy itself.
Marvin Beatty
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2022
Overall, I love this new piece of gear. I only have two issues with this tripod, both with the head.1. While it can point directly down, it cannot point directly up. While maybe I'm missing something simple, I think you'd have to turn the quick release plate around to do that. (see photo for how far it does go)2. The highest levelling handle doesn't have much range with tension. It's stiff and takes a good crank to get it to be totally tight.Thoughts:- I love how fast this tripod sets up; the leg locks are excellent.- It's a nice upgrade from shorter travel tripods. I'm just over 5'10" and when it's fully extended, the camera sits just above my head. Handy for situations like heavy brush in forests, etc.- The rubber grip on one leg is solid and a nice upgrade from cheap foam ones.
Michael Spyratos
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2020
They say ignorance is a bless. Well I had I dirty cheap tripod and I thought it was good enough. As soon as I got this tripod in my hands I started smiling like a small kid. Quality is exceptional and it’s heavy, which makes it very sturdy. Extending is a breeze and feels good.About the ball head I have some mixed feelings. I really love how you attach and release your camera. It’s easy and snappy! I also like how you loosen the ball to reposition. On the other hand I’m not so sure about the propriety shape, which limits me to the brand L brackets. Also it could be a little bit more intuitive...Overall very pleased with the purchase!
Kevin Ortiz
Reviewed in Mexico on September 1, 2019
Me gustó mucho, ya he probado algunos otros tripies pero de precios más bajos y se nota la diferencia comparado con este. Los materiales se sienten bien y el cabezal que tiene me gustó mucho, también es de cabezal intercambiable así que lo puedes cambiar por otro y ponerle un fluid head por ejemplo. Tal vez lo que menos me gusta es el peso porque de vez en cuando me lo llevo de aquí para allá en transporte público, pero creo que hay una versión de fibra de carbono o podrías checar algunos tripies las ligueros, que ronden por ahí de los 2 Kg.
JJ
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018
I originally bought one of the off brand $100 carbon fiber tripods trying to save some money. I shoot with a d750 and some larger lenses occasionally but some reviews said it could handle pro gear decently. It was a decent tripod for the price but just not enough to trust pro gear on. There was waaay too much flex in the legs fully extended and didnt feel sturdy. The metals and plastic seemed cheapo too...This one however is awesome. No leg flex, light but sturdy, quality metal, the leg locks are plastic but definitely quality, and the ball head is nice too.If you are deciding between something like this and a cheaper tripod, spend the extra moneyEdit 3/24/18: I accidentally left it leaning against the back of my house for a good two weeks fml (its been very cold and windy, as well as over 1 ft of snow this past week). I just brought it in and i see nothing wrong with it! No rusted screws or metal anywhere. I will update once i use it again.
José Alberto Betancourt Vázquez
Reviewed in Mexico on January 19, 2017
este triple, tiene lo mejor de dos mundos (a mi punto de vista).te brinda la posibilidad de tener un triple de calidad, de una marca super reconocida, con una construcción impecable, personalmente he podido lograr tomas mucho mas profesionales sin quedarme sin presupuesto.la xtra fluid head te permite tener tomas suavesy a un precio muy razonable.es esencial para aquellos video aficionados, o gente que va iniciando en el uso de DSLR`s
Robbyg
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017
Great tripod for the price. I find it to be very sturdy and compact. It's compact enough that it's not a hassle to carry with me to various events. Don't be fooled, this is not a $700 tripod made out of carbon Fiber but for the price this is a sturdy tripod that is not super heavy. So far after 3 months the Tripod has worked perfectly. If I have any complaints it's that the center post does not have a hook for supporting extra weight and there is a plastic cap for the center bolt and the cap keeps popping up when I lift the Tripod out of it's bag, so I have to keep pushing it back into place 1 out of 3 times when I take this tripod out of its included carry bag..The reality is that you do get a very sturdy aluminum tripod with a bubble level and nice easy locking legs for a very low price. Personally after hours and hours of research I could find nothing better in this price range or even for 50% more, so I am very happy with the purchase. It holds my Nikon D500 DSLR with 16-80mm zoom lens perfectly and without any vibration even on 20 second exposure Astrophotography shots.
Isaiah M
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016
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