Manfrotto 290 Xtra Aluminum Tripod w Ball Head Cine Lens The half ball mounted plate has The half ball mounted plate has a male 3 8 screw for attachment to a photo or video head and a bubble spirit level for added ease of use The Magnetic Background Support is an innovative support which enables photographers to quickly and easily attach any collapsible backgrounds with a steel rim to a traditional lighting stand The new 290 Xtra is the perfect solution in terms of stability for hobbyist photographers Its aluminum leg locking levers are tension adjustable so they can be tightened to counteract any effects of aging and wear keeping the tripod fully functional throughout its long lifespan