Manfrotto MK294A3-D3RC2 294 Aluminum Tripod Kit with 3-Way Head with Quick Release

Having photographed many years with repurposed video tripod in, I then some opted for a new photo-tripod. This Manfrotto MK294A3-D3RC2 294 Aluminum Tripod Kit with 3-Way Head with Quick Release appeared to me in my search from the beginning is best equipped in terms of capacity, height and function. And (as for Manfrotto might have been expected) I am thoroughly satisfied, especially since the price is incredibly reasonable for the quality.

The closures of telescopes are adjustable and really stable, it easily. Although the stand has three floors, it is connected in a few seconds. With a handle on the snapper, and even the feet are long snapper and holds. This is so simple and fast, and even with nothing hooked because my delicate fingers that works perfectly well without fumbling or effort. Here, the tripod is light enough that it can hold out woman with one hand while the snapper are closed. Thus, the construction on uneven ground (stairs, rocks) is equal to just how it should be. Rubber feet and foam rubber coating on two legs are standard. The angle adjustment is made of metal, well made and very stable. I hardly think there is a risk that at some point a finger falls somewhere in between.

The exodus of the hexagonal center column is actually little need for full height. That goes to solve the T-screw quite easily. To put the center column to the head, has been at the bottom of a rubber cap are abgepopelt which simultaneously serves as a stop against accidental starting Handsome full withdrawal. This raises the question of how long it takes for the rubber cap is going bad or lost because there is no ring or anything else has to secure and on.The only held by two rubber pins head mount is made of metal and stable. A soft rubber ring to absorb a possible shock that happens when the center column down rushes after accidental loosening the thumb screw. Whether that makes up as much as praise the labels ... somehow I can not imagine how this loss will ever be used. Even when fully extended, the center column stable and wobbles a bit. Because it is hexagonal, it is not twisted.



The tripod head is made of plastic. First time very unusual. After extensive use, it turns out that there is absolutely no difference from aluminum, except in the lower weight. All bearings and metal threads are so accustomed to wear. I even have the impression that the threaded inserts are more stable than the cut in aluminum thread. The release of the adjustment handle happens with a half turn and after a slight tightening carries the tripod head with the cam 1.8kg Tele trunk bombproof without appreciable sagging. The plate displacement shot is backed self-adjusting and additionally holds automatisch looseness.

The handles are just richtlig in length, and rubberized grip, very pleasant. The ratio shows the joints is nice as well as the bubble, who needs it. Panoramic photos come right away, if one pays attention to the nodal point and uses a sliding panel.

As a video tripod, the tripod head is less likely, since he also achieved full a swing with a slight twitching starts.