Upgrade Your Tripod: Bogen/Manfrotto 190XB Legs & 486RC2 Ballhead
Back in August I went on a B&H shopping spree and got myself a new tripod legs and ballhead.
This was kind-of a big deal for me I went from my since I went from my old $40 Walmart Tripod that I was ashamed to use in public to my new beautiful $200 Bogen/Manfrotto tripod legs and ball head.
I looked at all the kits in my price range and unfortunately couldn't find one with the parts I wanted so bought my legs and ballhead separately.
New Equipment and B&H Links
- Bogen/Manfrotto 190XB Tripod Legs
- Bogen/Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ballhead with Rapid Connect System 2
- Kaiser Opaque 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level for good measure
One of my favorite parts of the 190XB Tripod Legs if the low profile feature. It's super easy to use and really quick to switch to.
Switch to the low angle adapter
First switch to the low angle adapter by detaching it from the bottom of the center column, then pull out the center column (make sure you've loosened that screw before you pull), then pop in the low adapter and tighten the screw again. Take a look at the collage below for details, custom made for you visual learners!
Switch the legs to a higher angle
Then to get the tripod low you just need to push in the leg release lever at the top of each leg and pull out the leg. You can hear it click and lock in at 25,46,66 & 88 degrees. With all the legs compacted and at 88 degrees the tripod (without ballhead) has a profile of only 3.3". Cool huh?
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