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Abstract: Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod review The Manfrotto 055XPROB is a large but affordable professional tripod designed for general-purpose use. It's one of the tallest models in the range, and feels the part with its aluminium construction. Like most higher-en...
Manfrotto 055x ProB Vanguard Alta 263AT Benro A-068 & BH00-M, No ballast hook Slow horizontal system Twist locks aren't easiest to use, Pesky brass button on centre-column
As a long time user of Manfrotto products (055x ProB in this test is from the studio at ePHOTOzine and my own 190CX Pro4 in the £200 tripod group test), I feel confident when using them and know that I'm spending more to get the quality, so it's surpr...
Aluminium build, Waterproof, High maximum weight capacity
No spiked feet, Head locking screws could fall out, Handles can be quite stiff to release
The 055x is a very strong set of legs and will put up with plenty of abuse. They can be dunked in water or scraped on stone and still stay firm. The aluminium build makes them light but they still feel strong. My only complaints with the legs are that ...
Manfrotto tripods are famous for their rigidity and this model is no exception. Ergonomics are generally good with the levered leg locks holding the extensions rigidly in place.
The tripod is not supplied with a head, either ball and socket or pan and tilt, so this must be factored into the price.
The engineering and design problem facing tripod makers is how to get the maximum rigidity with the minimum mass. For professional cameramen rigidity is more important than lightness, so it is not an issue. For amateurs, faced with lugging a camera and...
Abstract: This is an aluminium tripod with a closed length of 65.5 cm and a maximum height of 178.5 cm. The tripod legs can also be splayed out at 90 degrees to the centre column so that it sits rigid and spider-like on the ground. The centre column can a...
Published: 2007-09-01, Author: Margaret Brown , review by: photoreview.com.au
Abstract: Manfrottos 190 series tripods were first introduced 20 years ago and the design remains popular with photographers, both professional and enthusiast. The new 190XPROB model retains all the best-loved features of its predecessors but provides improveme...
Abstract: The Manfrotto 055XPROB is a sleek and functional tripod, it is quick to set up and has the option of mounting the centre column horizontally. It is a worthy addition to popular 055 series....
Abstract: Als besonders gelenkiges Profistativ erweist sich das Manfrotto 055XPROB aus dem Programm von Bogen Imaging. Dank der Mittelsäulentechnik lässt sich die Kamera innerhalb kürzester Zeit von der Senkrechten in die Horizontale legen. Und dies – so zeigt d...
Manfrotto 055 er et af de billigere stativer i den professionelle klasse og derfor potentielt interessant for både professionelle og for hobbyfotografer. Stativer i denne størrelse er dyre og mange fotohandlere vælger de mindre og billigere stativer i ...
