[30 x 6 x 6"] and flexible

[Yes] A complete professional tripod. Easy to use and transport.

[Yes] This was the easiest item in my entire photog arsenal to work with

[Yes] I purchased the MK190XPRO4 for three reasons: 1) sturdy camera mount; 2) center shaft that can be adjusted to horizontal position; and, 3) 3-way, pan/tilt head with quick release plate.

Let's begin with the tripod legs. It is very sturdy even when its legs are fully extended and at extreme leg angles, which is exactly what I'm looking for. It's heavier than I anticipated but I don't mind because it makes for a sturdy mount for my camera and gear. I did find the locking buttons for adjusting leg angle difficult to pull down until I found the trick -- closing the leg toward the center.

The ability to adjust the center column to the horizontal position was the primary reason I purchased the MK190PRO. Manfrotto made it extremely easy to move the center column from vertical to horizontal. It is perfect for shooting products from overhead.


The pan/tilt head is wonderfuI, I wasn't expecting such a high quality tripod head! Based on the cost of other tripod heads I've seen, this one is a great value. And it works well with my heavy camera.


If you cannot afford a $600+ tripod but need one that can handle most in-studio and nature / landscape photography, the MK190PRO is for you.

[Yes] This Tripod is high quality built strong and also is precise with adjustments. Highly recommend!!

[Aluminum] Very stable and sturdy tripod. Well worth the money. I use it with my Canon 5D Mark lll with a Tamron 150-600 lens, no problem handling the weight. The thicker legs make it very steady with the equipment.

[1x 1/4"-20 Male] This tripod exceeded my expectations. Could not be happier.

[Pan & Tilt Head] I have a ton of tripods, but never sprung for a big-boy one, until now. What a difference it makes, having a solid, steady, rugged tripod - especially when shooting real estate photos to do comps that have to line up.


One oddity is that, the way the leg clamps look is not how they work. It's like they were made for left-handed people. Taking some getting used to.


The 90 degree boom arm on it, though, is killer. I had a shoot where I was trying to line up a chandelier with a window behind it. Without shooting handheld, it was impossible to get the shot without using the boom. It was awesome. I got it right where I needed it and it supported my EOS 5D Mk IV that also was mounted in a metal cage, had a flash on it, a light on it, and Pocket Wizard remote - so, not a light load.


Adjustment knows work really well, too. You can change the tension on them to suit your needs. Love this thing.

[Aluminum] I wasn't looking for a light-weight tripod. It is as portable as I need, the weight is acceptable, and it assures me of the stability that I wanted.

I chose the Pro-3 head to have a better chance of smooth operation. I got very smooth operation. It is a good quality tripod for my Nikon D-7100, and I am very satisfied with it.

[Pan & Tilt Head] This is my first Manfrotto product. It was recommended by a friend and that was good advice. I have only used it once but it has already outperformed all other tripods I have ever owned. It is also the most expensive tripod I have ever owned but you get what you pay for. I am using this for astro-photography as well as other uses and quickly found that the head included with this combo deal does not look up very far but it will look straight down. The solution is to mount the camera so that the handle that controls vertical motion is pointed forward. The result is the the camera cannot look down very far but can look up as far as it needs to. That arrangement takes a little getting used to but it works. As to the tripod, it is very versatile and very sturdy. It can be configured in ways that baffle the imagination. A note here - it includes a tool the clips to one of the legs. The tool has eyelets to tie it to the tripod but it is not tied. Mine has already fallen off once. I found it and reclipped it. Don't loose it or you will be looking for a nut driver if you need to adjust the leg clamps. Well done Manfrotto and B&H. I'm happy with this purchase and it is worth every penny.