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Helium_Junkie

Helium_Junkie

Helium_Junkie

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Recently my tripod took a little tumble in the wind and the head snapped. Since it was an all in one job (a pretty decent one though) the head could not be replaced.
After a single day without a tripod I couldn't stand it.
Enter the Manfrotto 190X with 804RC2 3-way head.

This thing is incredibly strong yet unbelievably versatile!

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The full height with column up is higher than I can stand on tiptoes (I'm 5' 10"), and even fully extended there is no wobble, it's very stable.

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It goes loooow too, all the way to completely horizontal legs! I've used this so far to have one leg across the table when doing some close up stuff, very handy!
When at such low heights, it can be useful to switch the column to horizontal too!

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This has been invaluable for swinging my camera over or closer to a subject in close up shots, and the well crafted head aids operation at this angle immensely.

And if you're feeling really arty (as I often am) and want to go for some low height shots... hang the column upside down!

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I'm immeasurably happy with this tripod, and thought I'd share my joy! :-)
 
I got a 055Pro at the weekend with 488RC04 head.
At max height, its about 6' 2" to the top plate on the 488!!!
Its built like a tank but havent had chance to play due to the QR plate not being in the box!!!
 
Raymond Lin said:
I am sure it can go lower than that, actually horizontal no ?
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Helium_Junkie said:
It goes loooow too, all the way to completely horizontal legs! I've used this so far to have one leg across the table when doing some close up stuff, very handy!
When at such low heights, it can be useful to switch the column to horizontal too!
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:D

Awesome tripod btw, oneday i will invest in a manfrotto. I have a bit lip for the entire time i use my jessops tripod :eek: :(
 
Liking it very much; have been debating a 055Pro or 190. Looks like the 190X might be the way to go.....
 
Haha funny photos, how dodgy, its like tripod porn :p

What's it like to use then ? how sturdy is it ? I have a reasonably good £50 jessops tripod its ok like, but on long exposure stuff (15 seconds for example) with a remote switch I can still get blurring, somehow still doesn't keep the cam still :confused: do tripods like that really make that much difference ?
 
Combat squirrel said:
do tripods like that really make that much difference ?
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My friend has a £50 from the high street, its much thinner and lighter and wobbles like a mare. When put next to this one it also wets itself in terror.

The ability to widen the leg angle means you can pretty much guarantee stability in any conditions by lowering the centre of mavity. The central column is held in place extremely securely when tightened, and is made of strong stuff.
This thing just doesnt budge :) It's a huge difference.

The 3 way head is just how I like to do things, I'm not a fan of ball heads :p It's very much personal choice though, this works for me, ball head works for you :)
 
Helium_Junkie said:
My friend has a £50 from the high street, its much thinner and lighter and wobbles like a mare. When put next to this one it also wets itself in terror.

The ability to widen the leg angle means you can pretty much guarantee stability in any conditions by lowering the centre of mavity. The central column is held in place extremely securely when tightened, and is made of strong stuff.
This thing just doesnt budge :) It's a huge difference.

The 3 way head is just how I like to do things, I'm not a fan of ball heads :p It's very much personal choice though, this works for me, ball head works for you :)
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Sounds good, iv been looking for good tripods, that sounds perfect, im getting abit narked with my £50 jobby,lol
 
Does the column head stil lhave the 3 little grub srews to hold the head in place?

Might try to pick one up in the States next month........must remember to pack a screwdriver if so, so I can play straight away!!
 
scoop said:
Does the column head stil lhave the 3 little grub srews to hold the head in place?

Might try to pick one up in the States next month........must remember to pack a screwdriver if so, so I can play straight away!!
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Mine does, havent fastened it all up yet, until the QR plate arrives :mad:
 
I couldn't justify £143 on a tripod considering the one I found has done me proud for over three years now :p
 
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