jeb4 Member  86 posts Joined Apr 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA More info | Oct 25, 2008 23:01 | #1 I’m looking at purchasing the Bogen / Manfrotto 190XB Tripod Legs with 488RC2 Midi Ballhead as a kit Body: XSi/450D
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jr_senator Goldmember  4,861 posts Joined Sep 2006 More info | Oct 25, 2008 23:30 | #2 I think you have found the best for your budget. And, it's a pretty good combo.
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bohdank Cream of the Crop  14,060 posts Likes: 6 Joined Jan 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada More info | Oct 26, 2008 00:44 | #3 For the money, you would be hard pressed to do better. Bohdan - I may be, and probably am, completely wrong.
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zeva Goldmember  2,533 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Silicon Valley, CA More info | Oct 26, 2008 01:30 | #4 Yup only diffrence would be 055xProB but that depends on your height 40D :20D: Speedlite 430ex
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Woolburr Rest in peace old friend.  66,487 posts Gallery: 115 photos Best ofs: 2 Likes: 143 Joined Sep 2005 Location: The Tupperware capitol of eastern Oregon...Leicester, NC! More info | Oct 26, 2008 02:21 | #5 It is a nice combo with lots of happy users. If it fits your budget and style, then I suspect you will be most satisfied with the choice. People that know me call me Dan
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MSIGuy Senior Member  369 posts Joined Mar 2008 More info | Oct 26, 2008 02:51 | #6 I don't have those legs, but I do have the 488rc2, and well, it's made me want to use my tripod (Vanguard legs, nothing special, but sturdy!) more and more! Some cameras, some lenses, plenty of gaffer's tape and beer.
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Mark Dammit I need sleep  3,386 posts Joined May 2008 Location: Perth, Australia More info | Oct 26, 2008 04:46 | #7 It's what I have, very nice Mark
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Nick5 Goldmember  More info | Oct 26, 2008 09:52 | #8 Jeb. This is a great choice. I also have the 055PROBX also. I use the 190 for walking about. It's lighter. Canon 5D Mark III (x2), BG-E11 Grips, Canon Lenses 16-35 f/4 L IS, 17-40 f/4 L, 24-70 f/4 L IS, 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, 70-200 f/4 L IS, 70-200 f/4 L IS Version II, 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS Version II, TS-E 24 f/3.5 L II, 100 f/2.8 L Macro IS, 10-22 f3.5-4.5, 17-55 f/2.8 L IS, 85 f/1.8, Canon 1.4 Extender III, 5 Canon 600 EX-RT, 2 Canon ST-E3 Transmitters, Canon PRO-300 Printer
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Oct 26, 2008 10:19 | #9 Thanks for all the great replies! Body: XSi/450D
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P51Mstg Goldmember  1,336 posts Likes: 2 Joined Feb 2007 Location: Mt. Carmel, TN More info | No, its QR...... You may want to get a few spare plates (I think they are RC2 off hand, its the ones I use) now to save on shipping. Put one one each lens "foot" and have another for the camera body........ Too Much Camera Stuff......
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Oct 26, 2008 11:04 | #11 Great. Thanks for the info. Body: XSi/450D
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Oct 26, 2008 11:12 | #12 Go for it! Its a great setup and for the money youre not gonna beat it! [Gear List | Flickr
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from B&H. The members of POTN haven’t steered me wrong yet, so I ask you….what do you think of this set-up? Anything that you would change? 