Horizontal Tripod Columns - Do you ever use them?

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Oh no, another tripod thread....

Anyway, I'm looking to get a new tripod (an upgrade from the cheap, nasty, wobbly thing I currently have). In my price range you can get versions simple up and down centre columns and those that you can move to a horizontal position (eg Manfrotto Q90).

I'd like to know is it worth the extra money, weight etc to have this or should I just stick with a simpler design?
 
I use the horizontal feature on my Manfrotto 190 quite often. I used it a fair bit tonight actually.

It also facilitates getting a very low position once you have splayed out the legs.

It is one of the main features that I wanted in a tripod when I bought it and I have gotten a lot of use out of the feature.
 
I took the column off my manfrotto when I bought it and I have never put it back on.
 
Great for low-level UWA interior shots too :thumbs:
 
Yep, use mine quite often, I'd be stuck for another low angle option.
 
Same here... far more versatile with an adjustable centre column. :)

Depending on how much you're looking to spend, I'd take a good look at either the Giottos MTL series or the Manfrotto 190XProB tripod. I've got both (although my daughter uses the Manfrotto now) and I rate them both very highly. I only switched to the Giottos 'cos I wanted a good quality carbon fibre 'pod and I preferred it over the Manfrotto.

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Being able to get low to the ground is great for macro too:)
 
The articulating center column (I use a Giottos MT-8180) is great and enables you to place your camera in some awkward positions. It is especially good for close-up and/or macro photography.
 
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