[Manfrotto 190XB] What is this for?

MrScott · 27 Sep 2009 at 17:43

Hi all,

Just sorting out / cleaning all my camera kit and I've come across this which I got with my tripod (Manfrotto 190XProB):

Anyone know what this is for? I Have a feeling it might be to do with attaching the carrying strap, but I can't see anywhere on the tripod for it to screw in? :confused:

Ta

Scott.

rpstewart · 27 Sep 2009 at 17:47

Check under where the legs come together, it may be to allow you to hang a weight to improve stability.

MrScott · 27 Sep 2009 at 18:10

rpstewart said:
Check under where the legs come together, it may be to allow you to hang a weight to improve stability.

Thanks for the reply. There's nowhere for it to attach where the legs come together either on the frame that holds the legs or on the centre column.

Derek W · 27 Sep 2009 at 18:15

I dont remember getting that with mine :confused:

diverse180 · 27 Sep 2009 at 18:20

Is there a removable stopper at the bottom of the centre column?

ichabod crane · 27 Sep 2009 at 18:20

I aint got one of them either! the weight hanger is built into the frame.

diverse180 said:
Is there a removable stopper at the bottom of the centre column?

The bottom of the centre column is a push button.

BloodyL · 27 Sep 2009 at 18:26

Derek W said:
I dont remember getting that with mine

Me neither, are you sure it is a manfrotto part?

MrScott · 27 Sep 2009 at 22:28

I'm starting to consider the possibility that it isn't

. I did a search on here and TP before posting, and there was someone on TP who posted the same thing but with an 055 and strap kit, and had no replies. Anyway, I've now had the entire tripod apart and back together and there's definitely nowhere for it to go, guess it won't be living my camera bag anymore!

Shoei · 28 Sep 2009 at 08:01

I got one of them, its part of the strap kit if my deluded memory still serves me right.

martinturner · 28 Sep 2009 at 09:03

Yes, its a 'standard' piece which comes with all Manfrotto straps. I am presuming you bought a kit with tripod/head/strap? The metal screw is not used on the 190xDB; instead the plastic clip on the strap connects to the plastic loop around the top of the tripod. Keep it, just in case you do upgrade as it screws into the top of the bigger Manfrottos. (the weightier ones do not have a plastic loop).