The manfrotto mk290 aluminium 3 section tripod with 3 way head is a combination of sturdiness and innovative high end technical features this tripods key feature is the patented 90deg centre column mechanism which allows the column to be extended vertically as normal or horizontally effortlessly opening up a wide range of framing options this makes it an extremely versatile tripod suitable for a wide range of photography applications moreover its choice of four leg angle positions maxim