The black, redesigned MT190XPRO4 Aluminum Tripod from Manfrotto builds on the success and popularity of the previous 190 series with professional hardware and convenience features that make it even easier to use than its predecessor.

Set up is faster than ever with Manfrotto's Quick Power Lock System that allows you to completely extend the tripod legs with just one hand. Once set up you can use the MT190XPRO4's rapid center column in standard vertical mode or swing it into horizontal position like a boom with Manfrotto's 90° Column feature. Enlarged tabs on the individual leg angle selectors allow you to get down to only 3.2" for macro work with the column in horizontal mode. And once you're down there you can attach any of Manfrotto's flexible or articulated arms to hold lights or reflectors via the Easy Link plug built into the tripod's spider.

Convenience features include grippy, rubber leg warmers on two legs for cold or inclement weather and a bubble level that rotates so that you can see it easily regardless of the tripod's position. Finally, Manfrotto's insistence on form following function has yielded a tripod that you'll not only be happy to use but you'll be happy to be seen with, too.

Load Capacity: 15.4 lb    Max Height: 67.5"    Min Height: 3.2"    Folded Length: 23.7"    Leg Sections: 4    Weight: 5.8 lb    90° Center Column    Ball Head with Independent Pan Lock    Arca-Compatible QR Plate Included

The Quick Power Lock (QPL) system is one of the most eye-catching and unique features of the redesigned 190. It is a strong, ultra fast, ergonomic locking system that allows for complete extension of the legs with one hand.

One of the most innovative aspects of the 190 series is its compactness, which allows for easier portability. The redesigned patented 90° Column is accessible whenever you need it with simple one finger operation.

The plug allows instant connection between tripod and accessories, such as LED lights for macro photography and DSLR video applications using Manfrotto articulated arms and brackets.

The bubble is easy to read, whatever the shape of the head or however the tripod is positioned. Just rotate it towards you for easy viewing.

Each leg has user selection of four angles to accommodate uneven ground or rough terrain. The selectors are manufactured according to most innovative ergonomic standards to prevent fingers and nails being trapped in the upper casting.

The entire shape of the tripod has been modified and made more manageable and stylish. The complete redesign of its functional elements shows a particular attention to aesthetics and details: the brand name, for example, appears in many sections of the new 190, including the two legwarmers made of comfortable rubber to provide a secure grip and prevent the conduction of heat and cold in extreme weather conditions.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a 055XPROB TRIPOD, WILL THIS HEAD FIT?

A: Yes. The head has a 3/8 thread and the tripod has a 3/8 screw.

Q: 2. Does the center colum tilt?

A: No it does not

Q: 3. Is there a hook on the center column to add a weight?

A: No, it does not. This tripod has the capability for the center column to be extended up and then adjusted to be perpendicular. You do this by hitting a red button on the bottom of the center column where a hook would be.

Q: 4. Is this ball head good for portrait work?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ6 XPRO Ball Head with Top Lock Quick-Release System would be compatible for use and would be an excellent ballhead option for portraiture work.

Q: 5. is this Q6 head compatible with the Sirui TY-50 arca swiss quick release plate?

A: Yes, it will fit.

Q: 6. what is the correct FULL height of this tripod (with the center column up)?

A: The maximum height of this tripod with the column extended is 67.5".

Q: 7. Is there a QR plate that will fit this head and attach to a BlackRapid sling strap?

A: The Custom SLR M-Plate Pro Universal Tripod Plate System (Black) B&H # CUMLTPL8 can fit this Manfrotto head and has a thread for a Black Rapid strap.

Q: 8. Can the Desmond DAL-1 bracket be used with this tripod?

A: No, the Desmond DAL-1 QR L Plate is an Arca Swiss style plate and the head on the Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 Aluminum Tripod with XPRO Ball Head uses a Manfrotto proprietary plate, 200PL.

Q: 9. Does anyone use a Really Right Stuff L bracket with the MHXPRO-BHQ6 XPRO? I hear there may be a compatibility issue.

A: I bought an L bracket other than Really Right Stuff labeled as Arch-type compatible and this did not work on my MHXPRO+BHQ6 XPRO (too wide) even though this head is advertised as Arch-Type compatible . I emailed Manfrotto direct over 3 weeks ago and asked if there were any other brand of L brackets that were compatible with this head and while I got an immediate response acknowledging my email, I am still waiting for an answer. I'm not even sure if Manfrotto's own L brackets are compatible with this particular head.

Q: 10. Is this head compatible with a 3221 tripod?

A: Yes it is.