Manfrotto 055 Carbon Fibre 3 Section Tripod

I used to think that I had a pretty good tripod that I used for my product photography...but then I found the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod and I paired it up with the Manfrotto MHXPRO3W head and now, I realize my old tripod wasn't that good after all. This Manfrotto tripod sets up quick and easy, and is pretty simple to adjust. It is very stable and can be reconfigured in all sorts of different ways. I can make sure that my camera is level all the time, so that I don't have to spend time re-straightening in post I am still learning all the different ways that I can set it up. It is amazing how low to the ground that you can set it up for close up photography as well as changing your prospective on a landscape shot. Yes, it is a little pricy, but hey, if you spend a lot of money on a camera, don't you want to make sure that it is setting on a sturdy tripod? You don't want to want to walk into a product shoot with thousands of dollars in camera and lens equipment and put it on a $19.99 tripod. Not to mention, in post, think of all the time it will save from having to correct a "not so straight" picture. I did a lot of research on this tripod, and couldn't really find too many bad comments about this product. It is a little heavy if you are planning on carrying it around all day. I bought a Manfrotto tripod bag to put it all in (it all fits in there just fine), so I can keep my hands free if I need to. It feels like a good sturdy build, and I believe that this tripod should last me a long long time. I highly recommend watching some of the videos online that explain the different ways to use this tripod. All in all, I think that you will probably like this tripod if you are an enthusiast or a pro. But hey, if you are just starting out and you only want to buy one tripod that is going to last you a long time...maybe this would be a good choice... I hope this review helps.

Well worth the money!I won’t go into specs about the Manfrotto 055. If you are looking for these, simply look at the description. I did however, attach a few pictures comparing the size of the tubing of this model compared to a Manfrotto 190XB using a digital caliper. Huge difference that really isn’t shown by the photographs.This tripod is impressive to say the least. I already own a Manfrotto 190XB and have used this as my go to tripod for at least five years. I have gotten into night photography recently and have a few dslrs, but only the one tripod. Well, it was time to purchase a new addition to my gear. Impressed with the sturdiness, quality, and build of the 190XB, I decided to stick with the Manfrotto brand.I decided on the Manfrotto 055 based on my prior experience with Manfrotto, along with the many reviews available online. Upon arrival, I was instantly impressed with the build of this model. It is “supersized” compared to my 190XB. See the attached pictures. This product is built to top quality standards. A bit heavy of a tripod to use as a walk around, but if you travel by car, or motorcycle and only plan a few hundred yards walk to your subject, this shouldn’t be an issue. However, if you plan on backpacking this tripod, be ready for the extra weight of this model. It will wear you down within an hour or so. It is by no means small or ultra-lite.This is extremely sturdy and needs no extra weight to keep it steady on a breezy day. I am 100% Satisfied!Manfrotto isn’t cheap stuff. Top of the line for the money spent.

In short, you get what you pay for, and in this instance, that's exactly what I got . . . an extremely well-built tripod with all of the flexibility I need for my blog projects. It's also easy enough for our young son to use for some of the videos he has made for his YouTube channel. I highly recommend this unit.

Well constructed aluminum legs, designed for a load (Est. +/- 40# ) Very functional, impressive product.Not as light as carbon fiber but IMHO, sturdier.

I've owned the three-section version of this tripod for years and have always loved it. Very sturdy, fairly light. Only problem with the 3-section model is that it's a bit long folded up - I travel by motorcycle a lot and it just won't fit in any of my bags.So I bought this 4-section model, despite the (IMO) ridiculous price. True to expectations, it's a high-quality, very sturdy tripod. The disappointment? It fell apart during my first use! One of the legs fell off at the second section; a result of poor quality control at the factory, I'm guessing.I reassembled it (fortunately I had a set of tools with me), and it's fine now .. but if I hadn't had tools, I would have had to come back home without a working tripod.

I could write a lot about tripods and in particular, this one. But, tripods are like automobiles - people prefer and will swear by their choice for all their own reasons. If you are a Manfrotto dude or dudette, you know their quality and build. This is NOT a backpacking pod, although if you are a brute, then no problem. It is heavy but VERY well made. Another generation in the 055 series. If you want a pod that can stay still and secure while you walk away, this one will fulfill the need. The leg locks work well. Adjustable so you can loosen or tighten the amount of clamping tension. The auto leg extension action they allude to is not exactly as I understood it to be (my poor reading skills). You simply can let the legs slide out on their own when you flip both lower and upper leg clamp levers out together at same time. There are other pods that have a one-action leg extension lever that is different than this idea. Great tripod. Head stage is large for the larger format cameras as well. The bubble level is not a final straw selling tool. It works, but is not something you likely will use if you use a ball. What else can I say? I'd use it in Chicago with no worries!

I've used an older model of this same tripod for 20 years; the Manfrotto 055X PROB aluminum tripod. I always loved the 055X PROB, but the carbon fiber version only weighing half as much while maintaining a load capacity of 44 pounds, makes this my favorite tripod over the older model instantly. Highly recommended.

Produtos de qualidade

Esta marca por lo general tiene muy buenos productos, en el caso de este tripie el diseño, la maniobrabilidad, el peso, etc. Son perfectos.

I bought this tripod to replace my 40 year old Slik. So far I have not been disappointed. It is sturdy, adjustments are smooth and height is very good. Column side adjustment is very quick and locks positively. The major reason I purchased this model is that it did not have any camera mounting parts with it. I already owned Swiss-Accra mounts, ball heads and L brackets. I did not want to replace them.It would have been nice to reduce the weight somewhat; however, the sturdiness and ease of adjustment is the most important. I made a cradle holder with a comfortable shoulder strap and this solved the problem.

He tenido varios trípodes de diferentes marcas, que se supone son alternativas o por peso o por precio. NO HAY NINGÚN TRÍPODE MEJOR EN EL MERCADO. Si le montas una cabeza de tres vías Manfrotto es un monstruo capaz de cargar hasta 8 kilogramos de peso (la cabeza más robusta pesa un kilo, y su capacidad es de 9).Que pesa, definitivamente. Con la cabeza, son poco más de tres kilos. Pero no hay nada más robusto en el mercado. Esta es la elección si estás buscando el trípode más sólido y con mejor capacidad de carga.