Product Description

A four-section version of the 190MF3, the 190MF4 is more compact for traveling and just a few inches shorter in height when fully extended. It is an ideal tripod to fit into a backpack. Weighing in at 3.5lbs, the 190MF4 provides professional photographers with a tripod that's light, compact, simple to use, strong, and extremely versatile to position.Without compromising on stability or rigidity of the tripod, Manfrotto engineers reduced the weight of the 190MF4 by utilizing carbon fiber legs with quick action lever locks in magnesium and resin. In addition, they incorporated the patended design of the 3001PRO series top spider which offers four leg angle settings, and converts the center column into a lateral arm.The center column itself is of the latest generation of aluminum and resin materials. The low-angle adapter forms the top section of the center column and is easily detached by simply unscrewing the knob at the bottom of the column. This enables the head to be left mounted on the center column when switching between low-angle and normal shooting positions.

Product Details

• Brand: Manfrotto
• Model: 190MF4
• Released on: 2006-04-14
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 4.00" w x 25.00" l, 5.00 pounds

Features

• Carbon fiber three-faced tubes for the tripod legs, aluminum and nylon polymer center column
• Magnesium die-casting for all tripod parts and stainless steel nuts and bolts
• Ergonomic, user-friendly features such as quick-action adjustable leg lever locks
• Push buttons to operate leg angles and four degrees of inclination
• 51.6-inch maximum height with center column, 8.8-pound maximum load

Manufacturer Description
A four-section version of the 190MF3, the Bogen-Manfrotto 190MF4 is more compact for traveling and just a few inches shorter in height when fully extended. It is an ideal tripod to fit into a backpack. Weighing in at 3.5 pounds, the 190MF4 provides professional photographers with a tripod that's light, compact, simple to use, strong, and extremely versatile to position.

Without compromising on stability or rigidity of the tripod, Manfrotto engineers reduced the weight of the 190MF4 by utilizing carbon fiber legs with quick action lever locks in magnesium and resin. In addition, they incorporated the patented design of the 3001PRO series top spider which offers four leg angle settings, and converts the center column into a lateral arm.

The center column itself is of the latest generation of aluminum and resin materials. The low-angle adapter forms the top section of the center column and is easily detached by simply unscrewing the knob at the bottom of the column. This enables the head to be left mounted on the center column when switching between low-angle and normal shooting positions.

All parts are assembled using a proven pressure clamp technology for greater durability and in-the-field serviceability. To make transportation even easier, the 190MF3 is supplied with a hand padded carrying strap that can also double as a hook to hang weight and increase stability during extreme wind conditions.

Features include:

• Carbon Fiber three-faced tubes for the tripod legs
• Aluminum and nylon polymer center column
• Magnesium die casting for all tripod parts and stainless steel nuts and bolts
• Ergonomic, user friendly features such as quick-action adjustable leg lever locks that instantly secure leg extensions firmly in place with no slippage or rotation
• Push buttons to operate leg angles to offer four degrees of inclination
• Center column with vertical/horizontal positioning
• Built-in low angle adapter

What's in the Box:
Tripod, carrying strap.

Customer Reviews

Excellence and precision...
Regarding the negative review here, if you don't understand the model numbers, you have no business buying a $300+ tripod.

Now, this is a NICE tripod. The MF4 has a smaller "last" leg than the MF3, but they are strong. Adorama shipped me a floor model instead of a new one, so I can tell you that it has held up well to customer prodding!

One thing... The threads on this one are 3/8", not your normal 1/4" that your camera takes. This shouldn't be a surprise, as the tripod doesn't come with a head. I used Manfrotto's 486RC2, which is very appropriate for this tripod. I got this tripod for it's small size, and it fits perfectly in my Naneu Pro K2L's tripod restraint system.

The legs don't rotate, and have 6 sides for amazing strength. The material is (apparently) magnesium fiber, and while the 4 section is heavier than the 3 (MF3) due to more hardware, it makes up for it by being only 18: from the tips of the feet to the top of the threads. Yes, I measured it!

This small size is why I bought this. A friend had an MF3, and while more stable ("last" leg larger in diameter), it was about 5" longer. You can't carry on a plane a tripod longer than this without causing trouble.

Amazon's picture attachments are flaky, but I'll try to add a picture of the tripod inside that Naneu bag...

Oh, and this tripod is the "old" style, meaning that you need to unscrew the center column to get it into the horizontal position. The new ones are slotted with a mechanism that avoids this. I kind of like this style, as you can actually remove the center column.

Light in weight but not a light weight!
I have had this tripod for almost 2 years and I love it. It is terrific for carring into the field. I shoot a lot of water falls and streams so I do a lot of rough walking in and out of mountain terrain, its light weight and rigid construction has served me well. I top it off with a Manfrotto 488RCS ball head, this duo is terrific. They say there are two types a tripod "easy ones to carry and ones that work" this one seems to fit in the middle somewhere.

small, light, perfect for 35mm or medium format on-the-go
Fits in the carry-on. Reasonably stiff, light, easy to carry; expensive.
Just like a bike: strong, light or cheap... pick 2.