Review : Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 with Markins Q3 Ball Head

is there a tripod with an integrated head which also allows you to do this? http://img201.imagesha​ck.us/img201/5195/21gl​3.jpg

i like this kind of head with a stick:
http://us.st12.yimg.co​m …pticsplanet_204​8_60042048
(you just turn the stick CW or CCW to loosen or tighten the grip and then use it's leverage to turn the camera around)

but those ain't allowing you to install the pipe thing horizontally?

The first pic is what this thread is about. It's a Manfrotto tripod with a (separate) head attached. Pick the head.

mäger wrote in post #7613280
is there a tripod with an integrated head which also allows you to do this? http://img201.imagesha​ck.us/img201/5195/21gl​3.jpg

i like this kind of head with a stick:
http://us.st12.yimg.co​m …pticsplanet_204​8_60042048
(you just turn the stick CW or CCW to loosen or tighten the grip and then use it's leverage to turn the camera around)

but those ain't allowing you to install the pipe thing horizontally?

you might want to look at the gitzo explorer series

Hello Joe,

I’m also rather new in this area.
But I will advice base on my experience.

As for your questions,

1) Can both set up handle 40d + grip+ 70-200 f2.8 (4kg load) weight with ease & firmly in place? Im worried about flexing even though the load is below the max load stated.
Yes, both able to take the load. You can check the specification on the marker website.

You can check with this link, there is a review using GT1541T with Q3T BH and mounted with a 5D with 100-400mm lens.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=538298

GITZO GT1541T able to take the capacity weight of 8kg.
190PROCX3 able to take the capacity weight of 5kg. (But I felt able to take around 8kg too, due to the weight of the tripod)

http://www.gitzo.com …ryKey=1CAT:AAA1​:2CAT:BB59

http://www.manfrotto.c​om …/16519?livid=68​|69&idx=71


2) Do you think combi 1 is enough for newbie like me. or combi 2 will be a better purchase in view of long term?

That’s I can’t advice you is still depend on what you wants and your needs.
My personal feeling is both tripods are good. That why I didn't sell my 190PROCX3 after getting GT1541T.

If you wanted to have a light weight and compactness go for GITZO, their service and tripod quality is very good.
I felt GT1541T is very good for travelling due to the weight and compactness and easy to carry around.
Reason is I walk and hike a lot too. So for you I wanted to carry a light weight as possible.

As for 190CXPRO3 I use it for Macro shooting because of the centre column able to switch from Vertical to Horizontal position.
That makes is very useful for me.

If you don't really traveling or hiking a lot, you can always get a 190CXPRO3.

For 190PROCX3 the quality is not that great if you compare to GITZO tripod.
You just need to hold it and feel it and is very much different.

3) Apart from weight difference between the 2 tripod legs, in your opinion is it justifiable to pay for the price difference / quality difference?
That will depend if you have extra $$$ to spare to get it.
For me, will be look at the long term not short term. If not you will spend more $$$ at the end.

No matter what you got a tripod make full use of it.
is not will be waste of money. I see many ppl get a tripod (Normal Weight) at the end their tripod stay at home.
So is still depend on you.

Anyway, Happy shooting and have fun.

mäger wrote in post #7613280
is there a tripod with an integrated head which also allows you to do this? http://img201.imagesha​ck.us/img201/5195/21gl​3.jpg

i like this kind of head with a stick:
http://us.st12.yimg.co​m …pticsplanet_204​8_60042048
(you just turn the stick CW or CCW to loosen or tighten the grip and then use it's leverage to turn the camera around)

but those ain't allowing you to install the pipe thing horizontally?

So far didn't sure tripod yet.

I wonder where they got the idea for the center post, the old Benbo Trekker tripod maybe?

How is the stability and vibrations with the center column fully extended? Thats the only thing Im worried about for this tripod.

Regarding RRS questions, don't dick around, just email Carla at RRS and get your answers first hand.

sti11 wrote in post #11826335
How is the stability and vibrations with the center column fully extended? Thats the only thing Im worried about for this tripod.

I got one today and put a Kangrinpoche NB-2A ballhead on it. With the center column extended it is awfully top heavy with either a gripped 5D or gripped 30D & 300f4L attached. Both these combinations are within the weight limits of the 190CXPro3 but I don't trust it with the center shaft extended.

It's fine with the legs splayed out one click each but then I would have to crouch or kneel to shoot.

great, i am looking at it as well.

what is that tighten tool for?