Today’s B&H DealZone (one-day deal) features the Manfrotto 190Go! Carbon Fiber Tripod with either MH804-3W 3-Way Head, or 496RC2 Ball Head, for $289.95. Today only or until sold out.
This is a very popular 4-section carbon fiber tripod; the legs weigh less than 3 pounds, and supports a weight of up to 15 pounds. It comes with a Manfrotto 5-year warranty, which is extendable to 10 years with product registration. It regularly retails for $480 with a head, this is $200-off.
Rhoads, Christmas calls.
I had a Manfrotto head last time I had to get a replacement part on. Took them nearly 2 months to get back to me. I rather just stick with Vanguard products now.