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 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with RC2 Quick Release & 200PL-14 QR Plate is a direct replacement to the popular 3030 and 3029 heads. It is 20% lighter than its predecessors due to the use of Adapto material. It also features improved ergonomic design plus a counter spring system.
Adapto is a special technical polymer that is comparable to aluminum in strength but is 50% lighter. Compared to metals such as aluminum Adapto is an ideal material for photo imaging equipment as it has superb resistance to extreme temperatures and will not corrode or oxidize. Additionally, Adapto is an excellent vibration absorbing material making the 804RC2 head an ideal companion to a MagFibre tripod for the ultimate in vibration free shots.
The 804RC2 head is also the first 3-way head to use a counter spring system to help protect your equipment. Built into the forward/back tilt axis is a fixed spring that helps to absorb the shock of the full camera weight from crashing down. The spring also makes it easier to position the camera on this axis since it opposes some of the camera weight.
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 | 3.6 lbs (1.7kg) |
Head
Maximum Camera Supported | Standard size medium format |
Load Capacity | 8.8 lb (4 kg) |
Height | 4.5" (11.4 cm) |
Quick Release | Yes |
Spirit Level | Yes |
Tension Control | No |
Tripod Mount Thread Size | 3/8" |
Weight | 1.7 lb (770 g) |
Reviews Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 4-Section Magnesium Carbon Fibre Tripod with 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head