Manfrotto 190XDB - DPChallenge Forums

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

01/09/2009 11:30:39 PM · #1

I need a tripod and am kinda tight on money. Best Buy has said tripod with the 390RC2BB (mouthful) 3 way head for $140, and I've got a $50 giftcard there. Is that an OK tripod? It'll have to support a D300 + grip, but none of my lenses weigh a ton.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

01/09/2009 11:40:40 PM · #2

Best Buy is selling Manfrotto?

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

01/10/2009 02:17:46 AM · #3

Just that one.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

01/10/2009 02:26:05 AM · #4

Not sure if I like the locking mechanism for the legs.

Sony SAL-1855 DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/10/2009 02:30:16 AM · #5

What do you mean? Like, the screw locks instead of latches to hold the legs in place when you extend them?

lawrysimm

Sony SLT-A57

01/10/2009 03:23:35 AM · #6

I just got the 190XPROB and I'm really pleased with it, albeit I got the 484RC2 ball socket head. Great build quality and sturdy. Fast to deploy too.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

01/10/2009 03:28:47 AM · #7

Originally posted by Anti-Martyr:

What do you mean? Like, the screw locks instead of latches to hold the legs in place when you extend them?

The screw locks seem like they may take awhile to lock and unlock. If the screw locks come out all the way, I would avoid them as the chance of losing them increases.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

01/10/2009 04:02:06 AM · #8

I don't know if they do, but I don't mind having to unscrew the locks in order to extend the legs.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/10/2009 02:54:30 PM · #9

Don't forget to purchase a quick release plate too if you plan to use it for more than one body or to use it with a lens with a collar. You'll need the 200PL-38 if you go with that head.
What sort of photography are you interested in doing with it?
Think about that before you decide to go with a 3-way head, because they can be very good at inducing headaches, depending on what your application is.

Message edited by author 2009-01-10 14:56:24.