All the locking levers and main castings have been redesigned to allow not only for a beautiful product, but many ergonomic improvements as well as lightness and reliability
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The 190CX Pro Series incorporates the use of 100% carbon fiber tubes for the legs and the center column
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All central castings are made with magnesium adding to the overall light weight and performance of the tripod.
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Much like the aluminum 190XPROB, the new 190CX has the innovative Q90 (quick center column system). The CX PRO versions include the new tri-faceted 100% carbon fiber tube slides making it easier to go from vertical to horizontal position.
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Manfrotto incorporates new rounded legs which are 100% CARBON FIBER TUBES for improved rigidity and lightness.
Product Description In 2007 the Manfrotto 190X received the TIPA award for Best Accessory on the market, while the 190XPROB won The Editor's Choice award from American Photo. Manfrotto was so proud to receive these awards, but they didn't want to stop there. Manfrotto has taken this already amazing tripod to the next level. Manfrotto presents a New Generation of tripods to the carbon fiber tripod world, extremely light weight with, incredible performance, fast and easy to use combining incredibly light, high quality materials (100% Carbon Fiber Tubes, Magnesium and aluminum die castings) a revolutionary patented center column mechanism (Q90, Quick Center Column System), and innovative design. The 190CXPRO3 and the 190CXPRO4 represent three section and four section versions of the PRO tripods. These PRO versions have the patented quick center column system that now uses a tri-faceted 100% full carbon fiber tube, magnesium die castings and magnesium top plate with an integrated leveling bubble.
Customer Reviews:
A good tripod.August 27, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a good tripod. The reason I bought this tripod was because I needed a smaller tripod than 055PROB I have. I could not fit the 055PROB into my luggage bag due to it's size and the weight gonna be quite overbearing for me in the long run if I am on a trip that needs a lot of walking. So here I was, contemplating on the 190XPRO3 or on this one. The weight of the CARBON FIBER and the compact height of the FOUR SECTIONS got me to the 190CXPRO4.
So when I got it in my home, I was trying out the tripod. I was a bit disappointed with the rubber footing they use. Considering I paid quite a good amount of money for it, they could have included a better rubber footing.
I have yet to try it out on a field trip, but the bottom section of the leg looks thin and flimsy, I am wondering if it might snap or not. But since I chose a 4 sections tripod over 3 sections, I supposed this is to be expected and I trust Manfrotto won't sell me a lousy product.
I am looking forward to try out this tripod. I am going to Shanghai soon, and hope that this tripod might helps me with a return of more good pictures.
Overall, I like the height and the weight of this tripod. I won't say I love it because it does have its flaw, but it still one of the better tripod I have seen around.
I am currently pairing it with 486RC2 head because it's more compact than the 322RC2 head (which is paired with my 055PROB), and it fits nicely in my Manfrotto tripod bag.
Versatile, strong yet light but lacks spike feet optionAugust 14, 2008 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The real choice is between the three section model (pro 3) which is lighter and less money but longer when collapsed. I went for the compactness of this four section tripod and it has proven a good choice. Compared to other carbon tripods this one wins on functionality and quality for the money. The ability to shift the center column to horizontal, upside down and all ways in between is tremendously easy. So too are the locking catches that allow you to spread the legs to different angles with a push of the catch. My only complaint is the lack of spike feet. Instead the legs are terminated by cheap rubber caps that will wear out quickly when used on irregular hard surfaces outdoors. I was unable to find alternate feet that are available for 16mm diameter legs of other Manfrottos (the bottom legs are 11mm on the pro4). Hey Bogen you got to fix this for that much money.
Manfrotto 190CXPRO4May 15, 2008 9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Bogen-Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 4-Section Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod without Head
After months of researching tripods the choice came down to the Manfrotto 190CXPRO4. The flexability of the Manfrotto system coupled with the ability to customize to a configuration that suits any shooting situation is perhaps the best feature of the product. The equipment is engineered using the best materials under the closest tolerances. I shoot both a DSLR (Nikon D300) and Medium Format (Hasselblad) film camera. This Tripod and the choices of heads allow you to lighten your load and customize your platform to fit your gear. Price will keep buyers to serious photographers or professionals.
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