With its light weight and rigid build quality, the Manfrotto 290 Xtra 3-Section Carbon Tripod offers you the best of both worlds. It comes with composite leg tubes, which enable you to mount even heavy equipment with little effort. The adjustable leg locking levers can be tightened to counteract aging and wear while the top casting are made from magnesium. The center column enables you to adjust the minimum and maximum height range to suit your taste. This tripod even offers a provision to use its advanced four leg angle position for maximizing shooting creativity. Furthermore, the rubber legwarmer not only offers a comfortable grip but also offers better ergonomics.