Manfrotto is a great name in imaging accessories like tripod. The brand is like being endorsed by National Geographic… well, maybe I’m too exaggerating. But, every time I watch National Geographic or read their magazine, I always notice the brand Manfrotto in their tripod 
And that is why I get myself one last year… the Manfrotto 190XProB plus its head Manfrotto 486RC2. I choose it for many reason… features, branding, quality etc.
It won the European Photo & Imaging Awards in TIPA 2007 BEST Accessories Award.
Have a look at its video I uploaded to YouTube
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