The Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs follows in the footsteps of the highly popular and award winning 190X series, but has now been further improved with the use of carbon fiber tubing for its legs. Thanks to innovative production techniques - which allow for high quality 100% carbon tube structures - the 190CX guarantees a higher load capacity and an increased height with a lighter overall weight (-20%) thanks to a completely new design, which allowed to lighten the components.
The 190CXPRO4 is a 4-leg section tripod, with a center column design that allows it to be used in either vertical or horizontal position. By extending the column to its highest vertical position, the column can be swung over to horizontal without removing the head or disassembling the column itself.
The 190CXPRO4 also features several other improvements, such as an improved leg locking system, redesigned angle adjustment levers, and a levelling bubble that is incorporated into the head plate.
The Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip Action Ball Head offers the versatility of a ball head , with true ergonomic control.
The 322RC2 is unique in that it allows the camera mounting assembly to be positioned for left or right hand operation, in horizontal or vertical position, and in addition, will allow you to unblock, move, position and lock your camera with one hand in one position. This is due to the revolutionary design of its grip handle which incorporates the ball lock lever. The very act of taking your hand away from the grip locks the head into position, which eliminates the extra step of having to tighten a knob or lever before being ready to shoot. The tension of the ball can be adjusted to accommodate the load weight.
This head is not suitable for continuous tracking of moving subjects, it is not practical since one must always grip the lever to release the ball and thus your hand would tire after prolonged use.
An ideal head for action or wedding and portrait photographers.
Tripod
Maximum Height | 63" (160cm) |
Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | 53.2" (135cm) |
Minimum Height | 3.2" (8cm) [w/center column in horizontal position] |
Folded Length | 20.6" (52.5cm) |
Load Capacity | 11 lbs (5kg) |
Leg Sections | 4 |
Leg Lock Type | Flip levers |
Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
Center Column Sections | 1 |
Center Column Type | Rapid sliding |
Center Brace | No |
Spiked Feet | No |
Head Type | None |
Head Mount Thread Size | 3/8" |
Weight | 3.6lbs (1.7kg) |
Head
Maximum Camera Supported | SLR or medium format camera |
Load Capacity | 11 lbs (5 kg) |
Height | 4" (10.3 cm) [in horizontal position] |
Quick Release | Yes |
Spirit Level | Yes |
Tension Control | Yes |
Tripod Mount Thread Size | 3/8"-16 |
Weight | 1.4 lb (635 g) |
Reviews Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 4-Section Magnesium Carbon Fibre Tripod with 322RC2 Grip Action Ballhead