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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good

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

    One of the features I appreciate most is the tripod's versatility. Whether I'm shooting landscapes, portraits, or macro photography, this tripod adapts effortlessly. The ability to adjust the legs independently allows for creative positioning, especially useful when shooting in tight spaces or on challenging terrain.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod for Canon M50

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

    I truly love this tripod so very much! It’s so sleek and sturdy. I love how easily it pans left, right, up, and down. It’s just perfect and fits my Canon M50 with no problem.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big Manfrotto Fan

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using Manfrotto products for years. Always good quality and solid features. I'm satisfied with this purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great. will purchase again. I bought it but wasn’t sure if it fit my needs and returned it. After a lot of research going back to get it as a beginner tripod.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get what you pay for

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

    Elite stand. Get what you pay the higher price for

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tripod

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

    Very sturdy tripod, excellent for cameras with some weight especially DSLR’s. It can be adjusted several ways and us strong enough that wind won’t blow it down.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent

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

    Decent tripod for the money. Unfortunately it was an after market package it seems with the tripod head and the tripod itself so I don't really love the construction of those components per say, but it is a very solid, sturdy, beginner tripod with fluid pan and tilt.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Holds camera in place

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

    With some help from your staff I was able to get the stand I needed to hold my SLR in place . I was having trouble with the camera shaking and not getting the pictures I was waiting for.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Beast

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

    Strong, heavy, you pay for what you get in Camera gear!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tripod

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

    Got it as open box item. Totally worth the discount!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good

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

    super solid product doesnt come with the clip to have the camera be put on kind of a pain but super great quality

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

    Excellent Tripod. Nice and sturdy.

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

    It works excellent, the only thing I would say is that, the base plate where you screw into the camera is long and if you're using it with a camera with long lens like a 70-200mm lens then you might be able to fit it on. Unless you adjust it so that the camera sits at the end and you don't have to worry about if the lens will fit.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect within its category

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

    The brand lives up to its hype. It’s a great tripod if this is the type you’re looking for.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Super portable and functional tripod

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great stable tripod for most simple camera setups. However, for the price, I wish it had a bit higher of a payload capacity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Super lightweight and works fine

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

    Works fine. Super lightweight which is what i was after. Doesnt seem very well made but what youd expect for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tripod

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

    This tripod is awesome, there’s adjustable legs are way to use. And it makes using the camera easy. Great purchase great quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very pleased

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

    This has certainly met, if not exceeded, my expectations. Well constructed and easy to carry. Would purchase again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Tripod

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Construction is very sturdy, video head is smooth and very stable with all legs extended.

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

    Best Buy for the Best Buy

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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.

    Best Buy for the Best Buy always and forever seriously

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the greatest tripod

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

    Not too heavy and it holds a camera upright. Past that I dont have much to say that is positive. The head is very limited in the positions available and it constantly gets wobbly because the head unscrews from the base after you reposition it a few times..... I just couldnt afford a $600 peak design so I guess you get what you pay for.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend