Today’s B&H DealZone (one-day deal) is the Manfrotto 294 Carbon Fiber Tripod with 496RC2 Ball Head for only $189.88.
This carbon fiber tripod + ballhead weighs 4.4 lbs and has a capacity of up to 11 lbs, and can extend to nearly 6 feet. A quick-release plate is included with the head. Good savings (while quantities last): it’s a $130 discount from the regular price of $319.88.
As usual, B&H DealZone deals are only available for 24 hours or until sold out, whichever happens first.
http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-MK294A3-A0RC2-Aluminum-Tripod-Release/dp/B004MKNJAC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442160068&sr=8-1&keywords=manfrotto+294+with+496rc2
This amazon one looks exactly the same and its more than $20 cheaper.
The Amazon one is ALUMINUM. The B&H one is CARBON FIBER. Huge difference.
Hmmm… have had this one for a couple years… tempting price to get a second one…
Manfrotto just replaced these with the new 290 series, hence the sale.
http://www.photographyblog.com/news/manfrotto_reveals_new_290_collection/
I have 2 questions.
1. Is this Tripod good for photo and video shooting?
2. Can the ball head be detached from the tripod?
Thanks
Shane Palus that’s what you need
Hey… It says the online store is offline until Tuesday? I was about to buy one.