Product Description

Now the famous Manfrotto-patented horizontal center column feature is even easier to use with the Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod. By extending the column to its highest vertical position, it can be swung round to horizontal without removing the head or disassembling the column itself, so switching between framing and positioning setups is more convenient than ever. The ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and the quick action leg locks themselves have also been greatly improved.

Load capacity - 15.4 pounds (7.00 kg) Patented Material - aluminum Leg cross-section - round Column cross-section - three-faceted Leg sections - 3 Bubble spirit level (no.) - 1 Leg angles - 23°, 45°, 65°, 88° Center column - rapid Section center column - 1 Column tube diameter - 11 inches (28mm) Attachment - 3/8 Legs tube diameter - 1.2, 1, 0.8 inches (29.4, 25, 20 mm) Suggested dolly - 127, 127VS Color - black

Product Details

• Brand: Bogen
• Model: 055XPROB
• Dimensions: 6.45 pounds

Features

• Faceted center column eliminates column rotation
• Built-in low angle adapter in the center column for ground level shots
• Leg warmers on 2 legs ease handling in extreme weather conditions, and help to protect the legs
• Four leg-angle settings (25,46,66 & 88°)

Customer Reviews

Well priced Tripod, that looks good outside and in the studio.
I have bought many tripods througout the years. Lightweight tripods, a sweet carbon fiber tripod, and several that have proved to be nothing more than junk.

In all that time, my favorite go to tripod is this Manfrotto Pro Tripod. It is well designed, looks great, and holds up well with extensive use.

I go hiking 2-3 times a month, and use my tripod several times a week outside, I also use it inside some.

The benefit of this tripod is, it is built like a tank. It can support your heavy body camera with a heavy telephoto lens.

Please note that this tripod is a professional tripod, and as such, they expect you to have your own head. I highly recommend this Head, as it is the most versatile out there, and works perfectly with this tripod. Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)

Recently I went shooting with a friend in the mountains, I had my camera with battery grip hooked up on this tripod and head taking photos of some ice formations, when the wind started blowing hard, my friends tripod flew out from underneath him, causing his camera to drop and break (always wear your neck strap, you use it to protect your camera, its not a fashion statement!) my tripod didn't budge.

The only downside to this tripod is the weight, and the fact that it does not come with any carrying device, meaning you need to carry it with your hands (how much would it cost to throw in a cheap bag?) must we have to pay 25 for a strap? 90 for the bag? But I digress.

If I had to do it over again, i would always buy this tripod. If it got stolen, or fell off a cliff, there would be no choice. I love this tripod, you cannot go wrong with it, and I highly recommend the head I mentioned above. It will support a heavy camera with a long lens. They also look well together, as if they were designed to be together =).

5 out of 5

ps, another cool feature, is the tripod has "hand warmers" meaning when your out in the cold freezing, the grips do not freeze your hand off, so you can still work with and touch your tripod (but try not to touch the cold metal!).

Overall I'm really impressed with this tripod. I do not think you can do better. If your wanting one for the studio, you could use this one as well, it will be harder for little kids to accidentally knock it over. (but can still happen) but it will NOT turn over because of a breeze. I mainly use my on nature hikes and trips.

I recommend buying one of the following if you go hiking (I own both)
Manfrotto Tripod Bag Padded 80Cm or Manfrotto 3044 CARRYING LONG STRAP - Carrying strap - gray

Best tripod legs ever!!
i couldn't think why i would need an expensive tripod, but after seeing the capabilities of the center column to swing horizontally and how tall the center column extended i was convinced. taking it out of the box, i was pleased instantly. everything about this just works. one of my favorite photography purchases to date (im using it with my xti)

Nice concept, but compromises stability
This is a Manfrotto 055 base with the special "swing tilt" center column to allow you to get the camera into multiple positions (especially low ones) without needing to disassemble the head / column arrangement and use the low adapter as on the 055XB.

It's a nice idea, but leaves a bit to be desired in execution. Moving the center column into the 90 degree position significantly reduces the overall stiffness and stability of the system. Using a D300 mounted on an Arca-Swiss Z1 ball head, the camera and head had noticeable vibration issues even with the assembly as close to the center of the system as possible.

They gave it a good try, but you give up a LOT of the solid base you're spending all this money for. Using the A-S ballhead on an 055XB tripod gets essentially the same range of position options in a much more solid system.