I went into a photo store when I was 20 to buy a replacement tripod for my velbon, which had broken, and the salesman sold me a Manfrotto 190 CLB and I gasped at the price. He said it would be the only tripod I would need, would last forever, etc. and he was right. That was around 1978. I still use it almost every day. Really good value in the long term. Completely reliable.
I was looking at Manfrotto tripods to replace my Velbon that I got about 1994, but the Velbon is still going strong. I did get a Benro that is VERY tall. I can set up my Gimbal head for birds and not have to stoop over (I'm 6'). If I extend the center column I can easily shoot over crowds. A little heavy for every day use so the Velbon is still my main. When it gives out I would definitely look at Manfrotto again.
@@rpace the velbron was broken when I took it in and it was unfixable. Can't remember what model it was. I liked it, but it wasn't as durable as the manfrotto. Was lighter though. I recall the legs were aluminum.
Yeah I hear you. They can be a pain at times and for larger cameras they are a no go. But they can come in very handy when you are using a smaller mirrorless camera and need to make a quick adjustment👍
They are a pain. The Benro I got stands 6 1/2' to the top of the head without extending the column. With the column extended it's over 7 1/2'. Rarely need to extend it.
They make a leveling column. It's awesome with this.
@@katek23 Thanks for the info! I’ve seen it but never used it. Good to know it works well👍 It may be a future purchase🤔
I went into a photo store when I was 20 to buy a replacement tripod for my velbon, which had broken, and the salesman sold me a Manfrotto 190 CLB and I gasped at the price. He said it would be the only tripod I would need, would last forever, etc. and he was right. That was around 1978. I still use it almost every day. Really good value in the long term. Completely reliable.
Hey thats so cool! Amazing after decades of daily use that your tripod is still in great shape. They are so well built! thanks for commenting👍
I was looking at Manfrotto tripods to replace my Velbon that I got about 1994, but the Velbon is still going strong. I did get a Benro that is VERY tall. I can set up my Gimbal head for birds and not have to stoop over (I'm 6'). If I extend the center column I can easily shoot over crowds. A little heavy for every day use so the Velbon is still my main. When it gives out I would definitely look at Manfrotto again.
That’s great that your Velbon is still going strong 👍 What model is it?
@@rpace the velbron was broken when I took it in and it was unfixable. Can't remember what model it was. I liked it, but it wasn't as durable as the manfrotto. Was lighter though. I recall the legs were aluminum.
@@rpace The El Carmagne 640.
Just picked this up on a garage sale for $5 bucks
That’s a deal!!
I can't work with centre columns.
Yeah I hear you. They can be a pain at times and for larger cameras they are a no go. But they can come in very handy when you are using a smaller mirrorless camera and need to make a quick adjustment👍
They are a pain. The Benro I got stands 6 1/2' to the top of the head without extending the column. With the column extended it's over 7 1/2'. Rarely need to extend it.