Initially I oriented myself to the new Manfrotto range MT190XPRO4 or MT190CXPRO4. With this product to less than 300 were both: the top 055 + full carbon range (including central neck.) + 4 sections for compactness. - The stability is much better than the 190 series (tubes + h max and important section with center column + high + wide = encroachment.). - Carbon brings a real plus for the lightness of course, but also for vibration absorption, faster. With the Manfrotto 496RC2 ball, the whole tripod + head is 2.1kg. The build quality and solid feel are excellent. I fixed my 6D + EF 24-70 2.8 II with total trust ... While having a good load reserves available for future housing developments and / or goals. A purchase that will last over time-it seems! Delivery times + faster than expected, packaging and blameless Amazon service.