Manfrotto – 290 Tripod with Fluid Video Head – Black $96.00 Save:$53.00(36%)
Description
  • Compatible with most camcorders and cameras up to 8.8 lbs.
    To prevent camera shake.
  • Aluminum construction
    For lightweight transportation and sturdy camera support.
  • Multi-angle tripod legs
    To achieve the desired stability.
  • Quick Release System
    Makes mounting and unmounting the camera fast and easy.
  • 57″ maximum extension height
    Lets you place your camera or camcorder at an ideal level.
Additional information
Weight 3.97 lbs
Number of Tripod Leg Sections

3

Model Compatibility

Universal

Tripod Head Positioning

3-way

Quick-Release Function

Yes

Minimum Extended Height

42.5 inches

Color Category

Black

Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor

2 Years

Material

Aluminum

Product Name

290 Tripod with Fluid Video Head

Color

Black

Brand

Manfrotto

Model Number

MK290LTA3-VUS

Brand Compatibility

Universal

Maximum Extended Height

57 inches

Socket Size

1/4 in.

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts

2 Years

UPC

719821412670

Reviews (50)
Ratings

4.4

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Customer Reviews (50)

  1. Mylife74

    Nice tripod for the price, it was on sale during Black Friday week.

  2. Cameraman

    Expensive, a bit “loose”, but still a pretty nice stand.

  3. DebraU

    Sturdy tripod. The price translates with the quality having heavy weight and solid clips. Like the quick release feature to quick mount cameras to the tripod for easy on and off. The swivel is really smooth.

  4. Niceguy234

    I got an open box for like $150. And for what you are getting with a fluid head its not bad at all! Definitely not top of the line but pretty good quality.

  5. ayee

    The brand lives up to its hype. It’s a great tripod if this is the type you’re looking for.

  6. SadatL

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

  7. Excellent

    We have been very pleased with this product. It is very sturdy and strong and easy to use.

  8. CristianT

    Excelent for the price if you use a dslr or a mirrorless
    Are not made for have cameras

  9. ChrisA

    Easy to use and easy to install. Not to heavy and great for traveling.

  10. DevinW

    Works great , not too heavy , would recommend, nice fluid head.

  11. RileyL

    Good build quality, nice and sturdy, love the video head, makes adjustments quick and easy!

  12. ChrisM

    Used tripod just a handful of times and the the plastic securing the bolt just cracked off when I was setting up. Would not trust this tripod with expensive equipment

  13. Jordan

    Pleasantly surprised with the quality of this tripod.

  14. BethanyK

    This tripod is lightweight, well made and easy to use.

  15. KevinM

    Not a good product. Lock screw to keep adaptor on camera body loosens too easily.

  16. DerekM

    This tripod is strong, durable, and versatile for camera needs. I used this tripod for a live-streaming event and the smooth control this tripod provides allowed me to capture some really clean panning shots. 10/10 recommend!

  17. JonathanQ

    Nice piece. Was very happy with this product. I love it.

  18. Bigfoot

    Bought it for a camera so I guess its my fault that it’s kind of awkward to use/hard to mount the camera, when it’s meant for a video camera. Either way, it is sturdy and I’m fairly certain a strong gust won’t knock it down. I specifically got this one because my local Best Buy had it on a open box markdown and I thought it would mount a DSLR just as well as a video camera. I believe I should be able to purchase some sort of adapter, but for now I have it kind of ghetto rigged. Either way, it works and does what I need it to do and I am happy (as a tall person) that it goes a bit higher than most tripods.

  19. Cisco

    It may seem like a bargain because of the manfrotto name but in reality your just paying for the legs. The head on it is very unusable and I ordered 2 of them and they both had terrible heads. The pan was pointless as id have to keep the screw so lose where it almost would come off just so the screw wouldnt scrape the center collum. Overall just bad quality

  20. Vince

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

  21. Alex

    This is a 2nd we have, the first one is still holding well. I’d highly recommend it to anyone planning to use it with either camcorders or DSLR.

  22. Rtanderson2

    This is a very light tripod. Very smooth fluid head. I find myself wishing it was just a little bit taller, but overall I’m very happy with it. Build quality is top notch, and you can lock basically any part of the head. I do wish there was a hook on the bottom to hang a weight or other accessory, but that’s easy enough to add. I would definitely suggest this product to a friend.

  23. KyGreekMan

    Bought as an old box. Was missing the mounting plate. Make sure you open and look before you leave the store.

  24. AlexanderT

    It good. Me like. Color black. You buy! You buy now!

  25. Pablo

    Gets the job done, however mine came with 2 screws missing that I had to find at home depot myself and install.

  26. VirgilA

    Pretty smooth since it is a Manfrotto but since it’s the one of the cheaper ones, it does have some minor flaws. Like not being 100% smooth when you pan.

  27. RenesarD

    High quality tripod, very light. Stable and Strong.

  28. Justin

    This tripod is absolutely amazing. I love the fluid head adjustability and it’s lightweight portableness and functionality.

  29. BillM3

    Decent tripod for the money. Unfortunately it was an after market package it seems with the tripod head and the tripod itself so I don’t really love the construction of those components per say, but it is a very solid, sturdy, beginner tripod with fluid pan and tilt.

  30. Duke

    I love how fluid the motion is when panning. The lightweight yet sturdy frame makes it easy to travel with.

  31. CarlosCajigas

    I use this tripod with my N4 Mk3 nodal ninja rotula and works fabulous

  32. JuanC

    Not the best tripod but definitely the best my store had to offer. It’s pretty mobile and sturdy. Wish the tightening knobs were a-little bigger. Fluid head is smooth. No regrets

  33. CharlesC

    This is my review of the Manfrotto – 290 Tripod with Fluid Video Head – Black. So far I like the tripod being that it’s a little more fluid that my past one.

  34. Dmitrii

    Very good and solid tripod. Bought it for Nikon d750 which is super heavy with a lens. The tripod holds it easy.

  35. TerranP

    Perfect pick up for a last minute gig. Very durable and it has a nice fluid head, plus it’s light.

  36. CoryW

    Does what it is supposed to do. Needed for a quick replacement and has been set to be my back tripod.

  37. Wilson

    the best store to place your order in time and quality and

  38. BiGSLiQ79

    Solid tripod for the price. Stable and lightweight. Decent video head.

  39. RichardM

    Great tripod for many situations. Solid and can handle reasonably big cameras although I might put some anchoring weight on it if I had a big heavy lens on the camera.

  40. Award

    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.

  41. LoudMusic

    Excellent product, I was lucky enough to get mine at open box price and what a steal. Sturdy af, light af, simple to use.

  42. Leafboii

    It works excellent, the only thing I would say is that, the base plate where you screw into the camera is long and if you’re using it with a camera with long lens like a 70-200mm lens then you might be able to fit it on. Unless you adjust it so that the camera sits at the end and you don’t have to worry about if the lens will fit.

  43. GregC

    Strong, heavy, you pay for what you get in Camera gear!

  44. NoContext

    Not the normal quality I would expect from Manfroto. It feels cheap and flimsy for the price, really only good for a point and shoot or cellphone. There are better value tripods for the price, stay away from this one.

  45. MuscleTrain

    Love this tripod! I’m a wedding videographer and it is great for carrying around on the go. Especially for the price.

  46. adultcrash

    Got it as open box item. Totally worth the discount!

  47. IMER

    It does its job.I have not had a good brand tripod before so I can’t compare with others, but I must say that it seems like a pretty good product.

  48. Blkghost8

    Sturdy. Smooth. Easy to use. Good quality build and design.

  49. Josh

    Needed a sterdy tripod in a pinch, was able to pick this up and it worked great

  50. David

    works great. I replace a cheap tripod I had that had too much play in the adjustments and was not leveling properly.