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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:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great except....

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

    This is a nice lightweight tripod that works great for my Nikon Z6. I wish the head rotated from landscape to portrait, otherwise very solid.

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

    Great Tri-pod

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

    Great tri-pod. Been using it to take night photos of the sky when we’re able to drive up in the mountains to a dark sky location. Only complaint is that when purchased it was missing a screw. I went on Amazon and had to buy a new platform but I mean I guess I have a spare now.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best tripod on the market

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

    Manfrotto The best tripods on the market made in Italy still have my first one Bought 20 years ago use for the video wedding Company

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well built

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

    Nice tripod, works like I expected. Very easy to use.

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

    Great tripod, easy to use and great height. I use this at the beach and it's very stable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    get this and love itb

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

    love this and wish I had bought it sooner - It's not the cheapest, just worth every dollar

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Good Stand

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

    Expensive, a bit "loose", but still a pretty nice stand.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pleasant surprised

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

    Pleasantly surprised with the quality of this tripod.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does as expected. Got it for a great price.

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

    Everything was in the box. No issues. Wish I had found this tripod before my wife had bought 4 others over the years. This thing is built to last.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It works, but it's not impressive.

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

    It works. Manfrotto is known for making great stuff. The mount plate is a standard size, so my existing plates will work with it. My problem is it's just... it feels too light weight and flimsy. Even with a DSLR on it - No cage, no lights or heavy accessories - Just a DSLR with a little mic on top, it struggles with the weight. Does it work? Yes. Is it realistically the best tripod BestBuy had in stores that day with a fluid head? Yes. Would I get it again? Probably not.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod

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

    I would highly recommend this. The movement is fluid in it and the ability to use the plate going from this tripod to other mounts makes for quick easy changes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Tripod

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

    This is a great mid-range tripod. I use it at my job for a streaming camera and it works great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tripod stand

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

    The tripod is very steady. Good product in all, I’ll buy again

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not Enough Tripod

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

    Not enough tripod for my camera but your mileage may vary. check dimension and weight capabilities you need first.

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

    has some good points and functions

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

    I bought this to replace a Benro that was stolen. While the price was reasonable I am still working out the extent of the tripod's capabilities. The big shortcoming is when trying to level it. The head only changes position when the legs are adjusted in or out. It would be nice if the legs could be planted and the tripod head itself could be set to level independently

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A prosumer option

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

    Great pro-level tripod for video production for the price! Durable and built to last.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good for price.

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

    very smooth pans, very adjustable for different surfaces. could be steadier.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid little piece

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

    This small compact video tripod was perfect for what I needed. Holding an Sony Ax100 just fine.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product love this thing, does job well a

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

    STURDY!!!!!!! Excellent product love this thing, does job well and effortlessly and is a great brand!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod

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

    This tripod is very sturdy and does what I need it to. The level in it helps me position it properly on non-level areas

    I would recommend this to a friend