[5.45 lb] This is exactly what I wanted in a tripod and compared to the more expensive brands, I think this one will suit my needs just fine. I like the unique way that I can use this tripod for all types of photography and its quick versatility and adjustments are what I love most.

[Yes] Everything I hoped it would be.

[3/8"-16 Male] I will keep this short and honest. I have only had this tripod for a few weeks, so i cannot yet address long-term reliability. That said, i have owned various other tripods such as a Leitz Tiltall (decades ago) and various medium to low quality tripods since then. For me, the Manfrotto MT190XPRO4, which included the Manfrotto BHQ2 XPRO Ball Head is technological work of art; a true pleasure to use. Another reviewer helped me to decide on this combination with a comment about how when you lock the ball head down it stays locked down with no play or drift; so far i have found that to be very true and a joy to use when compared to less expensive and more poorly engineered tripods. The panning function as well as the friction control on the ball head both seem -at least at this point in time- flawless and easy to adjust, When compared to some other tripods-both higher and lower quality- this tripod and specifically this ball head seems like a winning combination at a fair price. The fact that it came from B & H Photo gives me additional peace of mind due to their fast, quality customer service

[3/8"-16 Male] Was very pleased at how stable it was when taking pictures, using it on snow and ice covered ground.

[3/8"-16 Male] I am a novice photographer and wanted a good tripod for my d850. After reading multiple reviews i bought the 190xpro4 with the bhq2 ball head. I love this tripod. It feels sturdy and is easy to operate. I have mounted my camera with 500mm lens and the tripod is very stable with the heavy lens. The 200pl mounting plate is easy to use. Thanks B&H for prompt shipping and good service

[Flip Lock] This is a wonderfully sturdy tripod, capable of holing a Guerrilla Campaign box and easel. Very excited to start using it!

[5.45 lb] I have had the opportunity to use this tripod several times and find it suits my needs. In fact it has it's better than I had anticipated

[3/8"-16 Male] I really like this tripod and although aluminum adding more weight it is sturdy and easy to adjust for those low shots.

[Yes] This is an update of the model I've been working with for the past 13 years, and there are many significant improvements. The rubber hand grip on one of the legs is much more substantial, and the height has increased by 4 inches. The levers are longer which gives you more leverage when flipping them open and shut--however the quality of these levers feels a tad more flimsy. The rubber feed pads are more robust. And best of all, the lock at the top of each leg now opens in the opposite direction, towards the tripod feet. So their much, much easier to click open and spread the legs outward. Lastly, the legs are no longer completely round, which adds strength and allows the legs to glide open with more ease.

[3] First off I was looking for a tripod I could take on long hikes as I do a lot of nature photography and having a sturdy platform was key. Is this the lightest tripod out there, no. I originally wanted carbon fiber legs but due to dud get constraints I opted for the manfrotto over the oben (carbon fiber) tripod system. I did take this on an extended hike through rolling hills and it's weight didn't slow me down one bit. I love the versatility of this system and the ball head is solid. Please give this tripod a thought if your looking for a versatile system that will allow you to shoot from low positions to higher positions.