Name: Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 Tripod-4 Section with Q90 Column and Mag Castings
Brand: Manfrotto
SKU: BG055CXPRO4
Price: 379.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.87 (15 reviews)

Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 Tripod-4 Section with Q90 Column and Mag Castings

Manfrotto 055CXPRO4

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Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 4 Section Tripod with Q90 Column

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27% Off: Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 Tripod-4 Section with Q90 Column and Mag Castings Buy now & save $143. Closed Length: 20.1" to 25", Material: Carbon Fiber, Maximum Extended Height: 65.1" to 75", Maximum Height: 50.1" to 55"

I've had this tripod for about 2 years now. I use it with the 498RC2 manfrotta ball head. The tripod is a bit on the heavy side but tolerable on photowalks. It is not a big hassle to carry around. It is very sturdy and strong. It has kept up with me for two years and still looks new. I mainly use it for sports photography and landscape. It is easy to set up when out and about. My main issue is just the weight but as mentioned, it's not a huge inconvenience.

Good Tripod!

I use Tripod for both still images and video. The load capacity of this tripod allows me to use a relatively heavy fluid head for my DSLR and all of my lenses. The lightweight and 4-section legs also make it easy to carry around.

well balanced loading ability and weight

this tripod is very useful for me,it unfolds quickly, I will carry it when I go for a trip because of its light weight,Carbon Fiber is very good!

very useful tripod

I felt that spending this much money on what amounts to three sticks and a bolt was proving the adage "a sucker is born every day."  However, I had to try the best, so I skipped the aluminum (too heavy) and three section (to large to backpack easily) and went right to this model.

I could not be more impressed.  The stability absolutely blows away my WalMart toy, and the height (fully extended) makes it much more usefull than my other Manfrotto carbon travel tripod.  While the travel tripod is extremely light, it lacks the ability to hold a spotting scope or my "heavy set up" (Pentax K-5 with battery grip and Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens) without sagging.  This tripod (with the 410jr head) holds it all without concern.

So...I guess the extra money was worth spending, because I couldn't be happier.

Much better than expected!

I like that it's lightweight, folds down to a relative small form fator for carrying.

All-around tripod

I've only had the tripod a few weeks, but I used it with my longest lens (70-300) at a graduation in a large arena where I was a good distance away from the stage and way above it. The tripod took the weight of camera and lens at awkward angles without any problem. Combined with the Acratech Ultimate ballhead, I am very pleased with this tripod.

Great Tripod

great product nice and stable

Love the durability and rigidity. Its very windy in the desert and you need a very rigid tripod for crisp images...this does the trick especially for being a light weight tripod.

Sturdy and rigid

Awesome tripod. Looks great, folds up small, very versatile in how the legs can fold out to different angles, and the center column can be oriented in a horizontal position very easily. The unit comes with an 18" (top to bottom) center column but I also purchased the short center column which is about 6 inches. I read other reviews on how you have to do a little work to get the tripod low with the long center column. I will rarely need extra height so I usually have the short center column in place. The carbon fiber center column at 18" actually weighs less than the aluminum short center column at 6". 

This is my first "real" tripod. I've had cheap ones before and even a $125 Sony remote control tripod and this one is clearly superior. I'm using this tripod for a Nikon D90 DSLR and Sony HDR-SR11 HD video camera. I have the 496RC2 ball head and HDV701 fluid video head. 

When looking for a tripod, I looked at the cheaper models but when you hold them and compare the weight against a carbon fiber tripod, it's night and day. Not that I would be hiking with this on my back all day long but the light weight does make it easier to maneuver. Also, being that it's light means that I won't balk when I think about taking it somewhere. 

The composite material tripods also handle vibration better than any other material and since I am using this with a video camera, that was important. 

If I could find any downside to this tripod is that it's very light when using my HDV701 video head and Sony HD camera. The video head is maybe just a little tight so when I'm using the arm to move the camera, I will sometimes make the tripod move. One fix that I found for this is to hang my camera bag on the provided center column hook. Not only does this keep my gear off of the dirty ground, but it provides the extra weight needed to stabilize the tripod. No issues at all when using my D90 on it in a static position. 

I looked at the 055CXPRO3 tripod but got the 055CXPRO4 because it folded up into a smaller package. This unit will be going on vacations with me and I'm not looking to see how much space my gear can take up. Very highly recommended and definitely worth the extra money. Spend a little more now to get a tripod to last you a lifetime. In the end, this is cheaper.

Great Tripod! Very light!

BEST TRIPOD IN THE FIELD AND IN THE STUDIO. I USE THEIR MONO-POD ALSO AND THEY BOTH HAVE THE SAME OUTSTANDING BUILD...

BEST THREE LEGS A PHOTOG EVER HAD!!

For goodness sake, if you are like me and want the best, "GET IT!!" The price has nothing to do with how good this product is!! I have had the best, this is even better!! W.T.H. Over!! KMW

YES, It Is The Greatest!!

I needed a lighter and more compact tripod for hiking and travel and this unit fits the bill. The quick adjustment from vertical to horizontal also is very helpful. I also am looking forward to not freezing my hands this winter  (since this is not a cold aluminum tripod). The only negative is the price (expensive).

Super Tripod

I use for outdoor photography, very light weight, yet stable.

Works great

Solidly holds my DSLR and its long lens...something like 15 lbs.  Used for everything from long exposures on windy exposed ridges stretched to full height to macro photography of plants a fraction of an inch above the ground.
    Straps nicely to outside of my backpack with bungee cord.  Does not seem to be affected by cold or snow.  Solidly built, yet very light.
    I almost bought one of the cheaper carbon fiber tripods, but am very happy I bought this one instead.  The cheaper ones were several inches shorter which would have been a real problem for me.
    This is one of the few purchases I ever made that actually does everything I ask of it and more.

The sweetest tripod I have ever used

This tripod gives you almost unlimited options for positioning your camera on a relatively light weight but sturdy base. The rubber tips on the feet are not very thick and there is no option for spikes, as with other Manfrottos, so it is not well suited for rocky outdoor sites which a light tripod should be used for. It also requires 3 screws for securing a ball head so changing the head is not a quick operation. But he overall ease and flexibility of use outweigh these shortcomings.

Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 Tripod-4 Section with Q90 Column and Mag Castings

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