The Manfrotto MK290XTA3-BHUS 290 Xtra Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head extends from 15.7" to a maximum height of 66.9". It weighs 4.9 lb and can hold up to 15.47/26/ lb of gear. The tripod's 3-section legs have flip locks to individually change the height of each leg. The locks are tension-adjustable to help maintain a tight lock over the tripod's lifespan. Four leg angles allow you to position the tripod in a variety of ways. A rubber grip on one of the legs aids in carrying the tripod, and rubber feet keep it stable on slippery surfaces. Included with the tripod is a shoulder bag for added comfort and protection during transport.

The included 496RC2 Compact Ball Head is constructed of die-cast aluminum, has a single repositionable locking lever, ±90° tilt movement, plus a friction control for precise positioning. An RC2 quick release plate allows for fast and easy camera attachment.

Manfrotto MT290XTA3US 290 Xtra Aluminum Tripod

The Manfrotto MT290XTA3US 290 Xtra Aluminum Tripod extends from 12" to a maximum height of 63.2". It weighs 3.9 lb and can hold up to 22 lb of gear. The tripod's 3-section legs have flip locks to individually change the height of each leg. The locks are tension-adjustable to help maintain a tight lock over the tripod's lifespan. Four leg angles allow you to position the tripod in a variety of ways. A rubber grip on one of the legs aids in carrying the tripod, and rubber feet keep it stable on slippery surfaces. Included with the tripod is a shoulder bag for added comfort and protection during transport.

Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate

This 496RC2 Compact Ball Head from Manfrotto features an integrated RC2 quick release cam lock and a 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate. Compatible quick release plates can be removed from the head by pulling the cam lock's spring-loaded lever, which also allows the plate to be instantly reattached. The cam lock also features a safety catch to prevent a compatible quick release plate from accidentally disconnecting.

The 496RC2 Compact Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate has a load capacity of 13.2 lb and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount. By loosening the 496RC2's locking knob, its ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. An additional knob opposite the locking knob can be rotated to apply tension control to the ball-and-socket joint's movements.

Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4"-20 mount can be connected to the 200PL-14 quick release plate, which measures 1.7 x 2.1 x 0.4" and has a rubberized, nonslip surface.

496RC2 Compact Ball Head

• 13.2 lb load capacity
• Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount
• Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximize pan-and-tilt flexibility
• Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control, is tiltable down to a 90° angle, and can be locked into place
• Dual, ball-and-socket joint notches enable two-sided tilt control
• Integrated RC2 quick release cam lock
• Locking knob allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position
• Dedicated tension-control knob for the ball-and-socket joint's movements
• Durable, aluminum-alloy construction

200PL-14 Quick Release Plate

• Compatible with Manfrotto RC2 quick release cam lock
• Measures 1.7 x 2.1 x 0.4" and has a rubberized, nonslip surface
• 1/4"-20 mount
• Durable, aluminum-alloy construction