Deciding on whether to buy a product like MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod or perhaps MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod vs MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod

MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod specs

MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod
MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod specs

MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod
Type: Tripod

Type: Tripod

Compatibility: – DSLR camera
– Compact system camera

Compatibility: – Compact camera
– Compact system camera
– DSLR camera
– Camcorder

Material: Aluminium

Material: Aluminium

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

Head attachment: Ball-mount

Thread mount size: 1/4 in

Thread mount size: 1/4″

Panoramic rotation: 360°

Pan and tilt: Yes

Pan and tilt: Yes

Quick release: Yes

Quick release: Yes

Maximum height: 1. 44 m

Maximum height: 1.65 m

Minimum height: 0.42 m

Minimum height: 0.44 m

Closed length: 0.56 m

Maximum load capacity: 3 kg

Maximum load capacity: 4 kg

LEG FEATURES

LEG FEATURES

Leg angles: 21°

Leg angles: – 23°
– 51°

Leg cross section: Oval

Leg sections: 3

Leg sections: 5

GENERAL

Leg tube diameter: 22 mm

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Manfrotto 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod
– User manual

Colour: Black

Dimensions: 120 x 600 x 120 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 440 x 120 x 120 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 1.45 kg

Weight: 1.42 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £119.95

Price: £69

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.7 / 10

Review Score: 8.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod or MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod, which is the Camera stands category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Manfrotto and Manfrotto, the average was £77.93 for Manfrotto, £77.93 for Manfrotto. The max for each was £400.95/£400.95 and minimum was £17.99/£17.99

Price analysis of MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod

Price analysis of MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod

  • MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod
  • Suitable for DSLR cameras
  • Mount size: 1/4″
  • Max. height: 1.44 m
  • Maximum load: 4 kg
  • Top features:- Two leg angle positions for flexibility- Aluminium construction and leg warmers for strength and grip- Centre ball-mount for precision framingTwo leg angle positionsLet your creativity flow with the Manfrotto 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod.Designed to maximise your shooting flexibility, this ergonomic tripod has two leg angle positions to give you the freedom to capture new perspectives, including getting close to the ground to photograph plants. A centre column lets you adjust height in a snap. Aluminium constructionIn addition to being compact, lightweight, and therefore easy to carry anywhere, the 290 Light Alu 3-Section is made with strong aluminium leg tubes and top castings that keep it stable even in the heat of action. Leg locking levers allow you to adjust tension as needed.The Manfrotto MK290LTA3 Tripod has rubber leg warmers for even greater grip so you can work calmly and steadily under pressure.Centre ball-mountEnjoy smooth, spherical panning, and quick, precise framing thanks to this tripod’s centre ball-mount. A quick release plate gives you extra security.
  • Product codes: 8024221647877
  • MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod
  • Suitable for compact & compact system & DSLR cameras
  • Mount size: 1/4″
  • Max. height: 1.65 m
  • Maximum load: 3 kg
  • With carry case
  • Highly portable and intuitive, the Manfrotto Compact Advanced Tripod gives you stable and accurate shooting for cameras weighing up to 3 kg.Stable and secureA foldable three-way head provides more seamless shooting thanks to two independent levers. One lever is dedicated to the pan and tilt movement while the other controls levelling.The high performance tripod has reinforced five-section leg tubes to provide optimum stability with a maximum extension height of 1.65 cm.Carry with your cameraThe tripod head had been designed to minimise size and maximise portability. The unique design allows you to fold down the levers to make it more compact for transportation.Made from aluminium, this light and compact tripod neatly fits into carry-on luggage or a backpack. Concentrate on getting creative, rather than being weighed down and burdened.The Manfrotto Compact Advanced Tripod can be collapsed down to an incredible 44 cm length. Its original folding mechanism allows the legs to perfectly fold around the head and quick release plate.Use the included shoulder bag to stop the tripod from being damaged and for easy carrying and packing.This Manfrotto Compact Advanced Tripod is ideal if you’re a photographer who’s constantly travelling, moving or who just enjoys working outdoors.
  • Product codes: 8024221631173

What’s better MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod or MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod?

There are obviously a number of differences between MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod and MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £119.95 cost of MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod is closer to the expectation you had than the £69 pricep point of MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod and MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Tripod scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Camera stands as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



MANFROTTO 290 Light Alu 3-Section MK290LTA3-BH Tripod



Rating:
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