Deciding on whether to buy a product like MANFROTTO 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod or perhaps MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red? 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 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod vs MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red

MANFROTTO 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod specs

MANFROTTO 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod
 MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red specs

MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red
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

Head attachment: Ball-mount

Thread mount size: 1/4″

Thread mount size: 1/4″

Panoramic rotation: 360°

Panoramic rotation: 360°

Pan and tilt: Yes

Pan and tilt: Yes

Quick release: Yes

Maximum height: 1.55 m

Maximum height: 1. 7 m

Minimum height: 0.44 m

Minimum height: 0.4 m

Maximum load capacity: 1.5 kg

Closed length: 0.66 m

LEG FEATURES
Maximum load capacity: 5 kg

LEG FEATURES

Leg angles: 21°

Leg cross section: Oval

Leg angles: – 25°
– 46°
– 66°
– 88°

Leg sections: 5

Leg sections: 3

Leg tube diameter: 22 mm

Flexible legs: Yes

GENERAL
Leg tube diameter: 26 mm, 22.5 mm, 19 mm

GENERAL

Colour: Black and red

Box contents: – Manfrotto Compact Action Red Tripod
– Carry case

Colour: Black

Dimensions: 440 x 80 x 100 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Manfrotto 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod
– Carry bag
– User manual

Weight: 1.16 kg

Dimensions: 400 x 75 x 655 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Weight: 2.2 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £149.99

Price: £59.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 80

Review Score: 8.5 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy MANFROTTO 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod or MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red, 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 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-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 Action Red Tripod, Red, 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 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod

Price analysis of MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red

  • MANFROTTO 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod
  • Suitable for DSLR cameras
  • Mount size: 1/4″
  • Max. height: 1.70 m
  • Maximum load: 5 kg
  • With carry case
  • Top features: – Four leg angle positions for flexibility – Aluminium construction and leg warmers for strength and grip – Ball-mount mount for precision Four leg angle positions Let your creativity flow with the Manfrotto 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod. Designed to maximise your shooting flexibility, this ergonomic tripod has four 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 construction In addition to being compact, lightweight, and therefore easy to carry anywhere, the 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head 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 MK290XTA3 Tripod has rubber leg warmers for even greater grip so you can work calmly and steadily under pressure. Ball-mount Enjoy smooth, spherical panning, and quick, precise framing thanks to this tripod’s ball-mount. A quick release plate gives you extra security.
  • Product codes: 8024221647754
  • MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red
  • Suitable for compact & compact system & DSLR cameras
  • Mount size: 1/4″
  • Max. height: 1.55 m
  • Maximum load: 1.5 kg
  • With carry case
  • Perfect for shooting photos and movies, the Manfrotto Compact Action Red Tripod is easy to travel with, quick to mount and stable enough for any challenge.Smooth and steadyThe ergonomic joystick head with scroll-wheel locking mechanism and comfortable handle provide intuitive control of the camera.The universal ¬º‚Äù camera attachment and quick wheel allow you to quickly attach anything from a compact to an entry-level DSLR camera in moments. The ball mount and single adjustment knob give you quick and easy camera positioning so you’re always ready for that definitive shot.Shooting freedomA photo-movie selector provides more freedom in any shooting situation – switch to the best mode to capture sharp stills and smooth movies every time.A regulating dial and round quick release plate enables you to adjust every camera to the tripod, giving you more stability.Easy transportationUse the included shoulder bag to stop the tripod from being damaged and for easy carrying and packing.Don’t compromise on shots when you have the Manfrotto Compact Action Red Tripod – a tripod that you can take anywhere.
  • Product codes: 8024221631166

What’s better MANFROTTO 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod or MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red?

There are obviously a number of differences between MANFROTTO 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod and MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red, 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 £149.99 cost of MANFROTTO 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod is closer to the expectation you had than the £59.99 pricep point of MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red.

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 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod and MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that MANFROTTO 290 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas MANFROTTO Compact Action Red Tripod, Red scores 9.1 out of 10 from 80 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 Xtra Kit Ball Head MK290XTA3-BH Tripod



Rating:
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