Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 Aluminum Tripod

gprental — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:57:42 +0000

The black, redesigned MT190XPRO4 Aluminum Tripod from Manfrotto builds on the success and popularity of the previous 190 series with professional hardware and convenience features that make it even easier to use than its predecessor.

Set up is faster than ever with Manfrotto’s Quick Power Lock System that allows you to completely extend the tripod legs with just one hand. Once set up you can use the MT190XPRO4’s rapid center column in standard vertical mode or swing it into horizontal position like a boom with Manfrotto’s 90° Column feature. Enlarged tabs on the individual leg angle selectors allow you to get down to only 3.2″ for macro work with the column in horizontal mode. And once you’re down there you can attach any of Manfrotto’s flexible or articulated arms to hold lights or reflectors via the Easy Link plug built into the tripod’s spider.

Convenience features include grippy, rubber leg warmers on two legs for cold or inclement weather and a bubble level that rotates so that you can see it easily regardless of the tripod’s position. Finally, Manfrotto’s insistence on form following function has yielded a tripod that you’ll not only be happy to use but you’ll be happy to be seen with, too.

Fast Setup with QPL

The Quick Power Lock (QPL) system is one of the most eye-catching and unique features of the redesigned 190. It is a strong, ultra fast, ergonomic locking system that allows for complete extension of the legs with one hand.

90° Column

One of the most innovative aspects of the 190 series is its compactness, which allows for easier portability. The redesigned patented 90° Column is accessible whenever you need it with simple one finger operation.

Easy Link Plug

The plug allows instant connection between tripod and accessories, such as LED lights for macro photography and DSLR video applications using Manfrotto articulated arms and brackets.

Rotating Leveling Bubble

The bubble is easy to read, whatever the shape of the head or however the tripod is positioned. Just rotate it towards you for easy viewing.

Leg Angle Selectors

Each leg has a user selection of 4 angles to accommodate uneven ground or rough terrain. The selectors are manufactured according to most innovative ergonomic standards to prevent fingers and nails being trapped in the upper casting.

Manfrotto’s Eye to Style and Design Detail

The entire shape of the tripod has been modified and made more manageable and stylish. The complete redesign of its functional elements shows particular attention to aesthetics and details: the brand name, for example, appears in many sections of the new 190, including the two legwarmers made of comfortable rubber to provide a secure grip and prevent the conduction of heat and cold in extreme weather conditions.

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Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 3-Axis Stabilizer

gprental — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:36:58 +0000

The Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 is a 3-axis handheld gimbal stabilizer that reinforces mirrorless and DSLR cameras weighing up to 7 lb. Mount your camera on the involved Manfrotto-standard quick release plate, balance it and shoot straight for up to 18 hours on the included batteries. A rod-mount mechanical focus motor is featured and can be used via the gimbal’s handwheel or an optional remote control for the Crane 2. It can be range to the focus or zoom ring of your lens for following focus or zoom control. A support rod, USB cable, and two universal lens gear rings are also included for attaching and connecting the focus motor and using it with virtually all lenses.

The Crane-2 also permits digital follow focus control with the gimbal handwheel for select Canon DSLRs and the Nikon D850 with united autofocus lenses. Just connect the camera to the gimbal with the featured USB cables, and after a few settings adjustments, you’ll have direct focus control without requiring the external motor.

The Crane-2 features a 360° pan, 320° tilt, and 360° roll adjustment. Multiple different special shooting modes give you an option to get extra creative with the gimbal. Full-range POV mode enables 360° synchronous movement along all three axes. This means that the camera will lock into a single position and accompany your movements without any limits, as resistant to an evening out at some point.

Gimbal settings are easily adjustable using the onboard control buttons and an OLED display. For protection, a “slow-fall” feature saves your camera from an abrupt drop when the Crane-2 is powered down.

Features

Featured external rod-mount focus motor for mechanical follow focus/zoom control
360° pan, 320° tilt, and 360° roll adjustment feature
The payload of 7 lb
Straight 18-hour runtime using the included batteries
Digital follow focus control for select Canon cameras and the Nikon D850 with compatible autofocus lenses
The Manfrotto-standard quick release plate
The “Slow-fall” feature protects your camera from a sudden drop when the Crane-2 is powered down

Firmware Update v1.76 (June 2019)

Full-range POV: 360° synchronous movement access on all three axes—instead of leveling off while moving, the camera will remain locked in position no matter how far you move the gimbal, allowing for true POV shots
Vortex mode: Add dynamic movements to your barrel shot and open up possibilities
Direct control support for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 via the control panel—take photos, start/stop recording video, and control various other parameters

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