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<blockquote data-quote="Carroll" data-source="post: 81563" data-attributes="member: 9246"><p>I have a Manfrotto 190XPROB, with ballhead 496RC2. Keep in mind this is my first pro tripod and head. I bought a Wal-mart special some years ago, and this is my total experience.</p><p></p><p>I made the choice because of limited funds. I would much rather have been able to spend the 1000 - 1500 bucks for serious gear that would last a lifetime. (At 66 though, the "Lifetime" value is not worth as much as it used to be.} LOL</p><p></p><p>This setup is rated at 11 lbs max weight of equipment for the tripod, and 13 pounds for the ballhead (a little overkill, I guess on the match-up...not all bad) There are many combos that will take more weight, as will the 055XPROB tripod. And, many that are probably better, and do more, etc., etc.</p><p></p><p>Things I like:</p><p></p><p>1. Sets up fast. I like the lever locks, and the quick attach clip I leave on my D5100 to hook it up.</p><p>2. I like the bubble level.</p><p>3. The legs slide out real smooth and quick when unlocked...nice.</p><p>4. This thing is built like a swiss watch...in Italy! LOL</p><p>5. Aluminum. Slower to corrode. Nice </p><p>6. I am six foot tall and it will adjust to a height, and still be sturdy, so that I do not have to bend over very much.</p><p>7. I could use this thing to do some serious damage to an attacker, and probably still use it to take pictures for the coroner later.</p><p></p><p>Things I don't like:</p><p></p><p>1. I would not want to carry this all day. Not going to happen. </p><p>2. Locking and unlocking the camera is not as smooth as I would like, it is a little tricky, and because I don't use it everyday, I have to fool with it a little bit to get the camera attached. However, when the camera is on, I can't see it coming off accidently, period. May get better as I use it more...</p><p></p><p>Having said all that, my advice to someone would be to spend as much money on a tripod and head as you can, paying particular attention to the brands suggested by posters in this forum. </p><p></p><p>That is, of course, only my opinion, and I will admit here that I did vote for Richard Nixon.....once. </p><p></p><p>Carroll</p><p></p><p><em><strong><span style="color: #B22222">Edit of 10-7-2012</span></strong></em></p><p>Camera, battery, card, strap, and 55-300mm lens weigh a few ounces over 3 lbs. (That is my heaviest lens at the moment.) This tripod is designed to carry 11 lb load. I have not had a problem with it being unsteady at all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carroll, post: 81563, member: 9246"] I have a Manfrotto 190XPROB, with ballhead 496RC2. Keep in mind this is my first pro tripod and head. I bought a Wal-mart special some years ago, and this is my total experience. I made the choice because of limited funds. I would much rather have been able to spend the 1000 - 1500 bucks for serious gear that would last a lifetime. (At 66 though, the "Lifetime" value is not worth as much as it used to be.} LOL This setup is rated at 11 lbs max weight of equipment for the tripod, and 13 pounds for the ballhead (a little overkill, I guess on the match-up...not all bad) There are many combos that will take more weight, as will the 055XPROB tripod. And, many that are probably better, and do more, etc., etc. Things I like: 1. Sets up fast. I like the lever locks, and the quick attach clip I leave on my D5100 to hook it up. 2. I like the bubble level. 3. The legs slide out real smooth and quick when unlocked...nice. 4. This thing is built like a swiss watch...in Italy! LOL 5. Aluminum. Slower to corrode. Nice 6. I am six foot tall and it will adjust to a height, and still be sturdy, so that I do not have to bend over very much. 7. I could use this thing to do some serious damage to an attacker, and probably still use it to take pictures for the coroner later. Things I don't like: 1. I would not want to carry this all day. Not going to happen. 2. Locking and unlocking the camera is not as smooth as I would like, it is a little tricky, and because I don't use it everyday, I have to fool with it a little bit to get the camera attached. However, when the camera is on, I can't see it coming off accidently, period. May get better as I use it more... Having said all that, my advice to someone would be to spend as much money on a tripod and head as you can, paying particular attention to the brands suggested by posters in this forum. That is, of course, only my opinion, and I will admit here that I did vote for Richard Nixon.....once. Carroll [I][B][COLOR=#B22222]Edit of 10-7-2012[/COLOR][/B][/I] Camera, battery, card, strap, and 55-300mm lens weigh a few ounces over 3 lbs. (That is my heaviest lens at the moment.) This tripod is designed to carry 11 lb load. I have not had a problem with it being unsteady at all. [/QUOTE]
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