I have used the tripod for a couple of landscape away days now and it has been brilliant. It is sturdy and easily adjustable. The 3 way head I have with it works really well and together they make an excellent tripod.

Easily Adjusted; Locks In Tight; Sturdy

Manfrotto MT290XTA3US 290 Xtra 3-Sec Aluminum Tripod I have used many "cheap" "budget" tripods in the past before buying this tripod. I searched and searched for many cheap alternatives but it just didn't do the job right. Cheap/Budget tripods are fine, you can make it work IF you have the TIME.

Needing a new tripod for my first official college photo program, this brand was recommended to me by the professors of the program. While expensive, it came with such high praise from them that it seemed a no-brainier.