Yesterday when im about to buy manfrotto 190XPROB tripod, i browse manfrotto website for news on latest product. surprise surprise! a new 100% carbon fibre tripod has been released by manfrotto to replace their 190XPROB. OK 190cx3 is the tripod to buy. YL camera service @ pudu plaza, here i come!!
Unfortunately, this new tripod cost almost double of 190XPROB I can only admire the new carbon fibre tripod but my budget only allow me to buy 190XPROB. Nevertheless im happy with my new tripod. Now i can start to explore HDR, night portrait and i can take family picture.
here is the minisite for x tripod : http://x.manfrotto.com/
here is vital stats comparison between 190XPROB and 190CX3
| description | 190XPROB | 190CX3 | |
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close length | 57.0 cm | 55.0 cm |
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minimum height | 8.5 cm | 6.0 cm |
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maximum height | 146.0 cm | 146.0 cm |
| weight | 1.80 kg | 1.32 kg | |
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max load capacity | 5.00 kg | 5.00 kg |
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price | RM 400 | RM 800 + |
it’s up to you to decide, for a hobbyist with limited budget like me - it’s a no brainer question… » Read the rest of the entry..




