Manfrotto MK055XPRO3 Aluminium 3 Section Tripod and X-Pro 3-Way Head

Description

Manfrotto MK055XPRO3-3W is a redesign of the 055, it has improved on performance and is much easier and more versatile to use. The upgraded 055 tripod series features improved stability and the new Quick Power Lock leg locking system, this adds more power to the leg section cuffs to make this a much more syable and secure camera platform than before. Quick Power Lock's 50% increase in tripod rigidity also adds to the payload capacity of the 055: 9kg (19.8lb), a step up from its predecesor's 7kg (15.4lbs) max load.

The 055 has been designed to allow single-handed, single-action releasing of all sections on each leg, making the set-up quick and easy every time. The new bubble level rotates 360° around the centre column, so it's always in the best condition. The 90° column mechanism has been redesigned so that it is hidden inside the tripod's top casting until it is required. This saves space usd by the outer shells in previous models. This then also lowers the head and camera closer to the central casting, making the tripod even more stable and rigid. Another new feature of the upgraded 055 series is the  Easy Link Attachment to the top casting of the tripod, this converts it into a portable, photography studio. Simply attach an arm with an LED light, a reflector, or any other accessory.

Includes the Manfrotto X-Pro 3-Way Head which is designed for photographers who require maximum precision from a compact size. The X-Pro 3-Way Head occupies as little space as possible, with retractable levers which can be extended when needed, but remain extremely compact when not in use. Friction Controls include friction on the pan and tilt axes which can be set to balance the weight of the camera even when the locking knobs are open, this allows fine framing adjustments to be made befre the shot is locked down. The X-Pro 3-Way Head has three small leveling bubbles which helps the photographer to set the shot even more precisely in-camera, this reduces post-production work.