190 3-section aluminum tripod XPRO ball joint + 200PL plate
- 90 ° pillar system for shooting from new perspectives
- The Quick Power Lock system enables quick, stable and easy setup
- Easy Link makes it possible to attach extra accessories to the stand, such as LED lighting
- New leg angle selectors for a well-functioning system
- XPRO ball joint ideal for action and fast framing
This 190 kit includes a compact 190XPRO3 3-section aluminum stand and a portable, versatile ball joint. Both stand and head have advanced features and excellent build quality.
The most important feature of this kit is the stand's 90° center pillar mechanism which allows the pillar to be raised vertically as usual or horizontally. This makes it an extremely versatile tripod, suitable for a wide range of photographic applications. The horizontal pillar mechanism is housed in the tripod's upper spindle for compactness, and is easy and quick to use when you need it. Switching between vertical and horizontal pillar orientation requires no disassembly, and can even be done with a camera attached.
The legs of the stand are also quick to extend and adjust, thanks to the Quick Power locking knobs that lock and release each leg section. The special design of the QPL knob allows a stronger and more comfortable one-handed operation of the leg locks. The sections of each leg of the stand can be released from their folded position in a single movement. QPL knob design also offers more powerful locking of each section, making this stand more stable and rigid than traditional leg locks. Intuitive, ergonomic leg angle selectors ensure that each leg is independently and stably set to one of the pre-set angles, giving significantly greater freedom of positioning.
A spirit level is built into the top of the center pillar for precise framing. The spirit level rotates freely around the column, so it can be placed where it is easiest for you to see when adjusting the tripod and without it obscures the mounted head and camera. The tripod's top spindle features an Easy Link socket to support a photo or video accessory (eg, an LED light, flash, reflector, or other equipment) on an extended arm or bracket, turning the tripod into a convenient mobile studio.
The new XPRO ball joint is a perfect union between innovative solutions and design. It has a new triple locking system that ensures the camera's positional stability, friction control helps the user balance the weight of camera equipment, and two spirit levels provide accurate image composition. In addition, the new polymer rings have replaced the unpleasant, sticky grease, ensuring smooth, precise and less jerky camera movements. The XPRO ball joint is portable, light and reliable thanks to its magnesium frame and comes with the Manfrotto 200PL plate.
The 190XPRO3 and MHXPRO-BHQ2 heads are manufactured in Italy by Manfrotto.
