bullet-proof quality horizontal/vertical set-up for macro work heavy feel light status

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Let me make it very simple for you. If you wanna buy a tripod which is well balanced,heavy enough yet still light, will outlast your other gears, easy of use, has tank-like Q-release at a reasonable price, look no further!!! 3001 pro is the answer.

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slik 300DX (almost same feature at cheaper price, but quality...) , pro 700DX (good price for the pro spec, but this thing is HEAVY)

Quality construction, adjustability, adaptability, sturdy yet very portable, great reputation.

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When I snapped off the leg lock of another cheap tripod, I decided to do some research before buying a new one. My research pointed me to the Bogen/Manfrotto 3001 series, for quality and value and portability. When I saw the vertical/horizontal center bar mounting option of the 3001 Pro I was sold even if it was more expensive, and I wanted a black one so I chose the 3001BPRO. I ordered via the internet so it was sight unseen and I worried about just spending a lot of money for a brand name. But when it arived it didn't take long for me to appreciate the quality construction and excelent design. Bogen/Manfrotto has obviously earned their good reputation. If any part does ever break, they all look easy to replace. The leg locks are the lever type and work well, they are adjustable for tension and replaceable! The legs have four positions and everything works independantly so you can contort the 3001 just about any way you want. I got these legs with a Manfrotto magnesium 3437 3 way pan head which is very light, and easy to use and carry and infinitly adjustable, with it's three rubber knobs. They make for quite a nice package that are a joy to use. This tripod will probablly be a better value than the cheap one I just tossed in the garbage.

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Cheap tripods, always under $40.00. Didn't work as well and didn't last too long.

price is good. good construction. light

the legs tight nuts

I have, have used, a few tripods. 3001 is a very good tripod at this price point. It is very light, and gives a lot of support. It dose the nikon 80-200f2.8 F100 combo good, Hassy with 250cfi good in a quiet envirment. I think it has good strength to support big gears, but it may not be able to balance well with big gears, in windy outdoor. easy to use.

Strong, accurately built, reliable, quick to set up and fold away, stable camera platform. Replacement parts are available if a component does eventually break. All parts of the unit can be dismantled for cleaning and lubrication.

The steel nuts and bolts in the leg lock assemblies are not stainless and will rust unless sprayed with a rust inhibiting compound. An annual application of fishoil spray solves the problem. The model designations and numbers in the Manfrotto line up are confusing. Bogen USA numbers are different from those used in the rest of the world. Check a current catalogue for exact model specifications before buying.

This tripod is marketed as the Manfrotto 190 series outside USA. It is one of the best " carry around " tripods available.It is light enough,at 2.2.Kg with 056/3025 junior head, to carry all day, yet rigid enough for medium format cameras. The quality to price ratio is excellent. It is only slightly heavier and slightly shorter than Manfrotto's carbon fibre model, but is way less expensive. I have had one of the older versions with twist action leg locks for about 10 years and it still feels as rigid and stable as the day I bought it. The new flip action leg locks on more recent models are slightly faster to operate but the old type are not slow either.

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Good spare parts availability in Sydney

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Many no name, Velbon, Slick, Gitzo and Manfrotto tripods.

Very good value at a low price. Classic, clean and sturdy design.

The quick-release for the legs should be better designed. I have to warn every first-time user to take care of their fingers. Black and silver finishes should be the same price even Manfrotto might argue different. Original tripod bags by far too expensive.

After using a cheap alumium no-name tripod I was looking for a better one. After comparing several models and names I went for the 190 CL (European equal to Bogen 3001 D). I like to travel light and was looking a sturdy tripod at a reasonable price. The 190 CL offers all. Besides Manfrottos reputation for quality is beyond doubt.

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Excellent build quality with an attractive design in terms of ''''easy of use''''. Actually, you probably won''''t leave home without taking it with you.

No weaknesses with tripod itself. However, when mated to the Joystick Ball Head you need to be mindfull of the low load restriction of 2.5kg. Wasn''''t a problem for me, but you wouldn''''t be able to use professional grade lenses greater than 200mm mated with a F100 or like.

I had planned to purchase the next model up, but after trying the Manfrotto 190CLB/ Bogen 3001D I was sold. At just 1.7kg it is just 70 grams heavier than the Carbon Fibre model and at a fraction of the cost. When mated to a Joystick Ball Head (Manfrotto 222/ Bogen 3265), total weight becomes 2.5 kg only. More than acceptable to carry around all day on your backpack or in its carry bag. An added bonus of this combination is the increase in height to a very useful 166cm. Versatility and sturdiness were excellent as tested with a Nikon F100 camera coupled with a Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 constant lens (nearly 2.5 kg in weight). The design optimises the critical balance between weight, height, load capacity and stability. With a combo price of A$379/ US$197, this would have to be one of the best buys in photography equipment.

Durability, lightweight, adjustable legs to any angle and being able to remove the center column and w/adapter use it for ground level shots as low as your head will let you go.

Quick realease leg locks, could use different design to prevent fingers from getting pinched

Very compact, lightweight and sturdy tripod. The best I have ever used, especially for this price. I bought cheap inexpensive tripods before, but after using a Bogen, what a differnce. If your just a hobbist like me you can''t go wrong with this tripod, especially if you like to take it out into the field. I got the 3001D, which has the quick realease leg locks, they work great but watch the fingers they can get pinched if not careful.

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None similar, just cheap Vanguard tripods which don''t fall into same catagory as these do.

It can do everything. Legs move quickly. It''s sturdy.

Size, as mentioned above.

The 3001B-Pro has been great. My only warning to others is its size. It''s small, but so am I. I have already once wished it could go higher & I am only 5''6". Small is easy to carry, but if you are taller than I am, beware.

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Lightweight and compact. Three leg angle positions. Reversible column. When you buy even the cheapest Bogen tripod, it leaves you with a lot of options. Very sturdy with my setup. I don't have any extra large lenses so I can't comment on stability for those. The heaviest lens I have is a 300 f/4.

Doesn't seem like it will hold up much weight. This is especially evident when the kids at the wedding start hanging on it like monkey bars. Arrrgh! Little brats. Not very tall, but neither am I. Does Bogen offer an optional center brace?

Overall an excellent tripod bargain especially with the 3030 head. I haven't had it for very long, but so far it is not damaging Bogen/Manfrotto's solid reputation. The solidity of it isn't bad considering how small it folds up. I really dig reversible center columns. I hope the T-nuts on the legs hold up! Excellent tripod for hiking and other portable usage.

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Lightweight and sturdy. Leg angle is adjustable, can get to very low angle.

A bit short for those of us who are 6' tall.

Works great with 3025 head for sturdy lightweight tripod. Good for lighter weight 35mm gear, good for hiking and travel. Personally wouldn't want to trade longer leg height for more weight.

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