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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 345 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the 290 Tripod with Fluid Video Head's stability, quality build, lightweight design, and ease of use. Many users appreciate the fluid head and the tripod's adjustable size. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the panning function and missing mounting plates.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smooth movement for videos and steady for stills.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very tripod. I had an Amazon basics tripod in the past. While shooting a video the movement was very rough and I ended having a very bad video. This tripod made the movement smooth and the videos are much better now. The tripod is solid and should last for a long time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super lightweight and portable

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Took this on a cross country trip to film and it worked perfectly. It was lightweight so we could carry it around all day, plus the quick release plate made it easy to transition from still to run and gun

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok, but fails to meet expectations

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had high hopes for this being a Manfrotto, after reading many reviews for various tripods I thought Manfrotto was a brand name that could be trusted. The tripod is very slick and looks very nice. The legs are very stable and easy to operate. Where this tripod fails greatly is in the design of the tightening bolts on the fluid head. They go from totally tight to all the way lose in 1/4 of a turn which limits your ability to have it finely adjusted. Also the tightening bolt that tightens the up and down movement doesn't get all the way tight, it seems like the bolt is not long enough. Because of these reasons and the price of the tripod I returned it. My search continues.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid and healthy duty.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a 2nd we have, the first one is still holding well. I'd highly recommend it to anyone planning to use it with either camcorders or DSLR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this tripod! I’m a wedding videographer and it is great for carrying around on the go. Especially for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Tripod

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its decent tripod good for mirrorless camera's not to bulky good if you are starting out

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tipod

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amzing tripod just upset i cant use it! good quality i recommend for pan photography

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fluid head

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For the price, its a great value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got an open box for like $150. And for what you are getting with a fluid head its not bad at all! Definitely not top of the line but pretty good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tripod is absolutely amazing. I love the fluid head adjustability and it's lightweight portableness and functionality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Mounting plate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality tripod

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quality tripod with lots of adjustments. I liked the level bubble on the top to assist with adjustments. The mounting plate seems a bit large but does allow for lots of adjustments. Would have been nice if the adjustment screw was not loose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good and solid

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good and solid tripod. Bought it for Nikon d750 which is super heavy with a lens. The tripod holds it easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fluid head

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Tripod for Beginners

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tripod works very well for the price of this item. The video head is very fluid indeed which makes it easier to film. A bit heavier than what I would like but still it is a great piece of equipment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for the money and size.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does what it is supposed to do. Needed for a quick replacement and has been set to be my back tripod.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Execellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love how fluid the motion is when panning. The lightweight yet sturdy frame makes it easy to travel with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. Very strong! Even with my 600mm lens it holds up great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a sterdy tripod in a pinch, was able to pick this up and it worked great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best for video

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So I bought this for a surf competition to take surf videos and omg ... it's amazing. I switched from a monopod to this tripod and aside from the fact that it's a little heavy and doesn't fit in my camera bag, it's the best.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Terrific Tripod for the money

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this striped to use for my grandson's musical productions. Its easy to set up and very sturdy for my camcorder. It would be ideal if it it had more than two settings but that's not a deal breaker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great tripod. Wish it had a ball head but having the control arm is great too. Strong, sturdy and was a great addition to the too many tripods I already have haha

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good tripod for photo and video

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    easy to use and has the feel of a very well made product which it is. Firm, locking extensions on legs of tripod and very smooth rotation of camera mount and base. Good balance.

    I would recommend this to a friend