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Let’smake movies! MANFROTTOACCESSORIES Fancy dabbling with your digital SLR’s video mode? Manfrotto has got just the thing to give your footage the professional touch
mobile, but you can’t beat a tripod for absolute solidity. Manfrotto’s recently revamped 190X tripod is a versatile all- round model that will let you manoeuvre your camera into all sorts of positions for exciting footage. Available in a kit with the MHXPRO-2W two-way video head (£249.95 for the pair) it makes the perfect outfit for budding videographers.
Video functionality is a vital part of any new camera’s specification and if you’ve been compelled to give it a try you’ll know how tough it can be to get steadymovie footage that doesn’t give the viewer motion sickness! Having some form of support is essential to create smooth, watchable movies and any number of devices will enable you to stay
MHXPRO-2W head features Offering smooth and well- dampened pan and tilting
How to get rock solid support from ground level right up to head height 190X feature highlights
actions, the MHXPRO two-way head (£119.95) is a great head for shooting video with a digital SLR or compact system camera outfit. Despite weighing just 0.7kg, the head can support up to 4kg. The weight of the head has been kept low thanks to its aluminium and polymer construction. It features the same black, red and silver styling of the 190X legs and offers a quick-release (QR) plate for easy camera attachment. An extra locking mechanism is provided on the QR to avoid accidental removal and the plate is the standard 200PL item found on many Manfrotto heads. Once attached, both movements are easy to control using the knobs. Panning and tilting can be independently locked off, plus there’s also a fluid setting selector dial, which slows down (or speeds up) movement depending on the type of lens you’re using. Slower for long lenses, faster for shorter optics. Thehead can alsobe completely removed should you want to fit a dedicated stills head at a later date.
Featuring three-section aluminium legs, the 190X tripod (£149.95) is great for video or stills photography use. The legs feature Manfrotto’s Quick Power Lock levers, which speed up operation and provide a firmer grip than conventional leg locks for impressive stability and rigidity. The lock design also makes it easier to alter leg length with one hand so you’ll be able to get the tripod into position more quickly and effectively. If it’s creative framing options you’re after, the 190X’s centre column design is sure to appeal. A special vertical-horizontal mechanism is incorporated into the tripod’s top casting, which only comes into use when required. In one swift, simple movement the column can be moved through 90° from upright to horizontal. Add this versatility to the fact that the legs can be independently angled into four preset positions and you’ll appreciate that it’s simple to get a sturdy base whether you want to shoot at near ground level with the 190X or at its 170cm maximum height. The top casting also features Manfrotto’s Easy Link connector, which makes it simple to attach or support an accessory. If you’re working on a close-up subject, for example, you can use Easy Link for an LED video light or to attach an arm to hold a reflector or flashgun.
π To find out more, go to www. manfrotto.co.uk.
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