This Manfrotto 190XB three-section tripod--which comes with the company's 128RC micro-fluid video head--is stable, flexible, and easy to use, making it a great choice for amateur and professional photographers alike. The tripod is distinguished by its redesigned aluminum frame, which is lighter than previous incarnations and slightly more compact. As a result, it's more convenient to bring this tripod along on shoots without weighing yourself down. Plus, the ergonomics of the leg-angle release mechanism and the quick-action leg locks have also been greatly improved, making it a breeze to open, position, and close the tripod in just a few seconds. The tension of the locking mechanism is even user-adjustable, so you can find the right tension for your comfort level. And should you need to balance the tripod on an uneven surface, you can set each of the legs to a different spread angle over the tripod's center of gravity--a must for nature shots on outdoor terrain.
The Manfrotto 128RC aluminum head, meanwhile, is perfect for lightweight video cameras (up to 8.8 pounds), and features a pan bar, a quick-release camera plate with secondary security, and pan and tilt locks. The 128RC also works with the optional 200PL-38 plate.
Tripod specifications
- Color - Black
- Includes tripod head - No
- Closed length - 21.06 inches
- Minimum height - 3.15 inches
- Maximum height - 57.48 inches
- Maximum height with center column down - 46.65 inches
- Load capacity - 11 pounds
- Material - Aluminum
- Leg cross section - Round
- Column cross section - 3-faceted
- Leg sections - 3
- Bubble spirit level - No
- Leg angles - 25, 46, 66, and 88 degrees
- Center column - Rapid
- Column tube diameter - 25mm
- Attachment - 3/8-inch screw
- Leg tube diameter - 25, 20, and 16 mm
- Suggested dolly - 127, 127VS
- Weight - 3.97 pounds
- Warranty - 2 years
128RC specifications
- Color - Black
- Load capacity - 8.81 pounds
- Half ball diameter - 0 inches
- Working height - 0 inches
- Material - Aluminum
- Independent pan lock - Yes
- Lateral tilt - 0 degrees
- Front tilt - -60 / +90 degrees
- Quick release - Yes
- Secondary safety system - Yes
- Pan bars included - 1
- Pan bar positions - 1
- Plate type - Quick release, with 1/4-inch screw + VHS pin
- Attachment (bottom) - 3/8-inch female thread
- Height - 4.52 inches
- Weight - 2.2 pounds
- Warranty - 2 years
