Manfrotto 190X3 Tripod with MHXPRO-2W Fluid Headis suitable for still photographers, video shooters, and even birdwatchers who want professional features in a small package. The included head supports over eight pounds of camera and accessories on a head with two fluid drag settings to smooth your tilts. The head allows you to tilt from straight down to almost straight up in one continuous move, and the quick release camera plate lets you quickly pull your camera from the head when you have to move quickly.

Two tilt drag settings allow you to adjust the head to match the needs of the shot, and the fixed pan settings provides you resistance for slow smooth pans. The aluminum legs feature a 10" triangular shaped center column that adds height while maintaining torsional stability. The spreaderless design and independent leg height adjustment allows you to use the legs on uneven surfaces without sufferening from wobble that ground level spreaders can cause. Four preset locking positions allow you to lower the legs to approx. 7.5" high or nearly to the ground with the optional ground level adapter.

Load Capacity: 11 lb    Maximum Height 66.9"    Weight: 5.8 Pounds    Two Tilt Drag Settings    Fixed Pan Drag    Separate Pan and Tilt Locks    QR Plate    3 Section, 2 Stage Aluminum Legs    Four Pre-Set Locking Positions    Easy Link Accessory Port

The fixed pan drag, and two settings for tilt drag allow you to tune the head to provide smooth moves when used used with optional cameras and accessories that weigh less than 11 pounds.

Dual panhandle rosettes allow you to mount the included panhandle on either side of the fluid head.

The included quick release plate mounts on the head, the quick release mechanism features a safety release mechanism that helps keep your gear secure.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. do they have a bubble level on the Manfrotto 190X?

A: Yes. There is a buble level on the Manfrotto 190X.I recommend this tripot. It is very solid and steady.

Q: 2. Is this compatible with the Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto MT055CXPRO 3 can work with the Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head.

Q: 3. Does this model extend horizontally?

A: The Manfrotto 190X3 Three Section Tripod does not extend horizontally.

Q: 4. What is the weight of this tripod combo vs. the aluminum version which is listed at 7.7 pounds? Thanks!

A: While not a big issue, the Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod actually has a weight of 4.41 lbs. The Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head is correctly 2.2 lbs. The kit has a combined weight of 6.61 lbs. The Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod is 5.51 lbs, so the aluminum version with the MHXPRO-3W would be 7.71 lbs. The carbon fiber kit would be 1.1 lbs lighter than its aluminum version.

Q: 5. If I put a Manfrotto Move on this will I still be able to fit the tripod with the fluid head on in the included bag? I added one to another tripod I own and it barely fits.

A: The bag included with the Manfrotto 504X Fluid Video Head & 645 FAST Aluminum Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader kit is designed to hold only the tripod and head in this kit.

Q: 6. Does this tripod have the RC2 rapid connect adapter and is it compatible with the Magpul M-Lok Tripod Adapter?

A: This fluid head features the MA200PL plate which is the same plate on their RC2 rapid connect adapter (BH#:MA323). According to Magpul, their M-Lok adapter is compatible with all of Manfrotto's RC2/Q2 interfaces so this tripod should work just fine with that adapter.

Q: 7. MT055CXPRO3 or MT055CXPRO4? Trying to decide between these two. Thank you!

A: Choosing the 3 you will have less legs to extend and collapse which can be annoying as it is. Also less legs allow for a more sturdy tripos as appears to the 4. Between the 2 there is not much difference in fully extended height and collapsible height. I would go for the 3. If anything I would be questioning th need for carbon fibre. If you need a real sturdy tripos go non carbon fibre, the more weight the better for longer exposures!

Q: 8. Is there a gimble head that would also work with this tripod? Looking to use with a D500 + Sigma 150-600C.

A: The Oben GH-50 Gimbal Head is compatible with the Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod. This is a Good head for the Sigma 150-600mm lens and the Nikon D500. Here is the link: https://bhpho.to/2MExMsJ

Q: 9. I need a good tutorial on how to tighten the legs. This is my second tripod where the legs become loose over time. Can someone direct me to a tutorial?

A: Although there isn't a tutorial on this topic, Manfrotto suggests that 3 turns on the screw that secures the leg locks with the provided tool would suffice.

Q: 10. OK, the legs have different angle settings, the most radical will put the tripod virtually horizontal as the third photo shows. This photo also shows a short stubby column, but this is not listed on the in the box list. What gives? How low can I actually put a camera with this tripod and head? 5 inches? 12 inches? The heighth of the column and the head?

A: 17.5 TALL IS THE SHORTEST I CAN GET MINE. THAT'S TO THE TOP OF THE HEAD (BOTTOM OF THE CAMERA.)