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Manfrotto 055 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod, Bundle with XPRO Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate

SKU: BGMT055CXP3G MFR: MT055CXPRO3 G
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  • Manfrotto 055 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Horizontal Column
    Manfrotto 055 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Horizontal Column
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  • Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate
    Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning shots with this lightweight carbon fiber tripod, ideal for travel photography.
  • Achieve unparalleled stability with a robust tripod, supporting up to 44.1 lbs for heavy gear.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting angles; this tripod's adjustable height reaches up to 66.93 inches.
  • Set up quickly and easily with the rapid center column, perfect for on-location photo shoots.
  • Benefit from the durable material, ensuring your tripod withstands rigorous outdoor use.
  • Get creative with the XPRO ball head, offering smooth movements for professional video work.
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2023-04-02T15:58:49

Rated 4 out of 5

Awesome tripod

This is a very solid tripod. The build quality it sturdy. The best tripod I've purchased.

LAWRENCE M.

2023-02-15T03:35:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Smart Tripod

It has maybe been a couple years since I bought a new tripod...I was using the Benro's for a while with Manfrotto quick release plates and heads. This Manfrotto 55 has some really great features and options to make it a great tripod in the studio and the field.

Robert B.

2023-01-07T02:57:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Manfrotto Tripod

This tripod came looking better than it does on photos, the locks are smooth and very quick to access making the work flow process quick, can't wait to use it even more.

ERNIE S.

2022-08-12T17:43:03

Rated 5 out of 5

No more stooping

Great tripod for tall photographers. (I'm 5'10".) Was also able to use it to shoot over other peoples' heads at a recent outdoor festival. Easy to set up and very sturdy. A bit heavy, but I don't expect to carry it everywhere I photograph so that isn't an issue for me. Very happy with this purchase.

Krista A.

2022-07-08T09:58:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Sturdy and Solid

Its a heavy, heavy duty tripod. Very sturdy and trusting. I like it even considering the weight of it.

Matt R.

2022-07-07T17:18:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic

Wow, this fantastic love this tripod

Jon-Nolan P.

2022-01-25T15:10:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Good Deal

stylish and solid

Daniel K.

2022-01-05T04:32:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Best tripod I've tried, this one is replacing all the cheapy crap ones I've had.

Truly the best tripod I've ever used. Holds the camera strong and very sturdy legs, this is designed really well and isn't heavy to tote around either. This is my first manfrotto brand tripod and i'm never going back to the cheap ones ever again.

KAREEN G.

2021-12-21T10:29:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

I?m really enjoying this tripod! The legs could be better made to make less noise when opening but that?s nit picking. Overall it?s great

Christopher A.

2021-11-26T07:57:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Best ever

The best tripod ever (quality, price,etc)

Carlos C.

2021-11-23T13:28:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

This is a great tripod. After a critical part of my inexpensive lightweight tripod broke off, I decided to get a sturdy one. All of the reviews I read were positive on this tripod. At a cost about ten times what I paid for my lightweight one, I couldn?t be happier. Three leveling bulbs instead of one and what a difference they make! I really like the way the legs pop out when I pull back the clasp. I like the center pole that is easy to pop up and easy to turn perpendicular when I?m in a difficult position. It?s so easy to attach the camera too, and no worry about it coming loose from the three-way head that is so easy to adjust and then stays put while I take pictures. If I have any complaints, they are very minor. I miss the carrying handle that was on the old tripod and I wish all three legs had those rubber things to grab onto instead of just two. Two minor details out of the many great details. I haven?t tried all of them yet?like sitting it down almost to ground level. Love it!

DORIS H.

2021-08-28T09:27:48

Rated 3 out of 5

Solid build, very disappointing design.

I moved to this from a Vanguard Alta Pro thinking that it would be a major upgrade, but it's a mix. The Vanguard needed a ton of maintenance and broke in the field frequently. This seems much more solidly-constructed, but the right-angle mechanism is not even remotely as elegant as Vanguard's design, and is much more difficult to use. You also cannot invert the center column, and there are so few ratchet positions on the legs that when you're down low with an ultra wide, it's very difficult to get your vertical position fine-tuned. Vanguard's mechanism let you change the angle of the center column when horizontal, which alleviated this issue somewhat on their model, but Manfrotto's implementation gives you 90 degrees only. I wish I'd know the horizontal column implementation was so lackluster before purchasing, it's so useless on this model that I wish I'd just gotten a taller model with no center column at all. On top of that - the leg ratchets are VERY annoying to use in the field - the motion of pushing down the metal releases while moving the leg at the same time as maintaining an often-delicate position of the other legs makes for a frustrating experience.

Julius S.

2021-05-27T09:38:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Very sturdy, very tall

This tripod is just what I was looking for. I wanted something sturdy, versatile, and tall and this fit that profile. It is fairly heavy, but I was looking for a heavier tripod as the lighter ones tend to be less sturdy in my experience.

AIDAN T.

2021-04-09T09:05:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Legs

This is my favorite tripod legs. I've had about 8. Great size weight and versatility. Center column horizontally a bit tricky with a big DSLR (D850) but doable with some fiddling and counterweight. Skip the Bogen head. This tripod is great with an Arca Tech ball head.

William M.

2021-02-16T20:55:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Has held up to years of abuse

This tripod can take an incredible amount of abuse! Highly recommend for people like me who are rough on their gear. I've had mine for about 6 years and I'm just now finally noticing some wear and tear because I've put it through some extreme conditions and, again, just plain abuse. I've had it 2/3 submerged in the Rappahannock River, outside in a snowbank overnight in -25°F temps, filled with sand and salt spray from the beach, and thousands of miles rattling around in the back of my vehicle. It handles the weight of a Wimberley gimbal, a supertelephoto, and a hefty DSLR easily. Maybe it's heavy but honestly I only notice that when it stays planted in the wind. There are a couple minor downsides - As another reviewer mentioned, the bubble level tends to get in the way when paired with a ball head - you can move it but if you're trying to be quick it can be annoying. I also had the other issue reported by another reviewer -- the metal ring popped off the center column while I was pulling it up and the two red pieces went flying. I got it back together but I have to be careful with it now when adjusting the center column or it will pop loose. Here's the wear and tear I really can't blame on the product, but... When exposed to extreme cold, the feet will pop out (I assume the metal and/or rubber feet are contracting). It doesn't seem like they actually screw in, but are just secured with friction or maybe some glue that wore off. Something to watch for when you pull it out of the snowbank! Finally, the latches for adjusting the legs have recently started to get really loose, which can pretty quickly cause your tripod to tip as one leg segment retracts -- yikes! It looks like I'll be able to tighten it with a simple socket wrench, I just haven't gotten around to buying the right tool. If I'm careful with that ring around the center column and don't lose it in a river or something, I can see this lasting me a very long time. Highly recommend.

NIGEL H.

2021-01-30T11:55:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Like it

Works well with Canon 100-400mm lens. Smooth and easy to operate. Would recommend.

CHERYL W.

2021-01-04T05:44:16

Rated 5 out of 5

A great buy

Amazingly light, sturdy & tall. A great deal! I had an old aluminium tripod which was sturdy but so heavy, this is so much nicer to take with me.

CHRISTOPHER L.

2020-12-23T09:37:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Everything I wanted, for a great price

This tripod is great so far! Lighter weight than I was expecting but still feels very sturdy. Snaps to release the legs are not too tight - a problem I've had with other tripods. The ability to position the center rod in two directions is awesome and that connection too feels very strong. Such a great purchase!

ELIZABETH N.

2020-12-03T07:25:36

Rated 5 out of 5

This tripod is tough!!!

This tripod has been my go to for years. Solid construction and has held up over years of daily use in my real estate photography business. Constant daily indoor and outdoor use cause some loosening in the leg clamps but a simple nut driver in my go-bag remedies that issue. I would totally recommend this tripod to any serious real estate photographer.

Josh O.

2020-11-26T09:18:43

Rated 5 out of 5

The BEST Tripod I’ve ever had!

I love this tripod. It came exactly how it was described and everything works perfectly. I particularly love how sturdy it is and the quality of the material.

LEIGH O.

2020-10-12T09:54:37

Rated 5 out of 5

MAN-frotto

The best money could buy.

ADRIANA F.

2020-08-31T11:21:20

Rated 4 out of 5

Exceptional Quality and Heavy

Exceptional quality. Was surprised when tripod was delivered without a head. I was not told at time of ordering causing rush to obtain one as I was on a deadline. Tripod is heavy as you might expect for the above average quality.

TITUS W.

2020-07-22T08:51:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Tripod

Awesome tripod. Strong. High quality. Well made. I’m using it with the 410 gear head. Very sturdy.

ROBERT W.

2020-07-08T10:31:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Tripod

Best Tripod i have purchased since I began my photography journey. I can now discard all the other flimsy tripods i purchased in the past. This very sturdy and high quality. I love this purchase.

Colin T.

2020-07-01T08:05:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Sturdy, solid, easily adjustable

The tripod is a beast! It is solid, sturdy, and easily adjustable. I love that I can adjust the height of the camera up and down without having to adjust the leg height. I also really like being able to adjust the arm to hand the camera be held upside down for video work. It is a bit heavy, but I do a lot of sports team work outdoors, and it’s very windy here, so I actually love the weight of it!

CATHERINE B.

2020-06-27T05:47:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Very sturdy, well made tripod and head.

I purchased this to support a Sigma 150-600mm C lens with a Canon R. My prior tripod had too much flex and carried vibration to the lens which negated the value of a tripod. The Mk055Xpro3-3W combo is extremely sturdy. The 3 way head is dampened in all planes and is a great all purpose for both stills and casual video work. The tripod does an excellent job of securely stabilizing my Canon R and 150-600mm lens and frankly the head is fast enough to track birds without needing a gimbal (at least so far). The legs and head are made of aluminum and the tripod and head are manufactured in Italy. The quality, fit and finish all seem excellent. This tripod is not light nor heavy. It packs well and is great if you are driving to a destination for say bird photography. I would personally not go hiking with it.

Tom H.

2020-06-12T07:05:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth Every Penny

I'm a BIG Manfrotto man and I absolutely love my Tripod. It can do things that I've never even wished for, but glad I have them now!!!

Joseph J.

2020-03-28T09:16:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

Replaced my wife's 1969 Tilt-all (the best tripod of it's day). Two days later spent all day shooting art at a small community museum. SO MUCH BETTER! The built in level made it quick and easy to get things square. When I needed to shoot low, I could spread the legs way out, not possible on a '69 Tilt-all :-) Adjusting legs much easier. Should have done this years ago.

THOMAS B.

2020-03-03T04:08:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Sturdy, high quality

I got this tripod so I can take shots in windy Chicago weather, and to compensate for the light weight of mirrorless camera. And it is all I wanted! It is not a hiking tripod, just too heavy, but if you drive to your location, with not much walking around, it is perfect.

MIODRAG S.

2020-01-29T17:16:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Good tripod for a heavy lens and wildlife photography.

This tripod is solid and easy to use. I use it on a lot of irregular terrain and it doesn't wobble or fall. I am a small woman so it is a bit heavy for me, but I wouldn't trade it as it does the job. I received it as a gift and I am so glad I did.

PAULA B.

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Manfrotto 055 Specifications

  • Material

    Carbon Fiber Tubing + Magnesium Castings

  • Attaches by

    3/8 Attachment Type

  • Centre Column

    Rapid

  • Column Cross Section

    Three-Faceted

  • Column Tube Diameter

    28mm

  • Leg Angles

    25deg., 46deg., 66deg., 88deg.

  • Leg Cross Section

    Round

  • Leg Sections

    3

  • Legs Tube Diameter

    29.2mm, 24.8mm, 20.4mm

  • Section Centre Column

    1

  • Load Capacity

    44.1 lbs (20kg)

  • Closed Length

    24.02" (61.01cm)

  • Height

    Min: 3.54" (8.99cm)
    Max: 66.93" (170cm)
    Maximum Height with Centre Column Down: 55.12" (140cm)

  • Weight

    4.41 lbs (2kg)

  • UPC Codes

    192223191266, 719821378297, 719821364641

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FEATURED REVIEWS

Has held up to years of abuse

By NIGEL H.

This tripod can take an incredible amount of abuse! Highly recommend for people like me who are rough on their gear. I've had mine for about 6 years and I'm just now finally noticing some wear and tear because I've put it through some extreme conditions and, again, just plain abuse. I've had it 2/3 submerged in the Rappahannock River, outside in a snowbank overnight in -25°F temps, filled with sand and salt spray from the beach, and thousands of miles rattling around in the back of my vehicl...

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Great for macro

By Michael H.

Love the adjustable center column. Great tripod for macro.

An embodiment of superior engineering, the Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column is a photographer's dream tool, offering unrivaled rigidity and portability. Crafted from 100% carbon fiber tubes and magnesium castings, this tripod is not only lightweight but also incredibly sturdy, making it an ideal choice for photographers and videographers on the go.

The innovative QPL leg locking system enhances the tripod's stability, absorbing vibrations and ensuring your camera equipment remains steady under all conditions. This feature, coupled with the carbon fiber construction, significantly reduces the weight of the tripod compared to its aluminum counterparts, making it a breeze to transport.

One of the standout features of the 055CXPRO3 is its 90-degree center column mechanism. This unique design allows the column to extend both vertically and horizontally, opening up a world of framing and shooting possibilities. Whether you're capturing still photography or shooting video, this versatile tripod is up to the task.

The horizontal column mechanism is neatly housed within the tripod's top casting for compactness, but can be quickly and easily extended whenever needed. Switching between vertical and horizontal column orientation is a seamless process that requires no disassembly and can even be performed with a camera attached.

The Quick Power Lock levers make extending and adjusting the tripod's legs a quick and easy process. The QPL levers are designed for comfortable single-handed operation, allowing all leg sections to be opened in one swift action. This design also provides a more powerful locking of each section, resulting in a more stable and rigid tripod.

The tripod also features intuitive and ergonomic leg angle selectors, allowing each leg to be independently set to any of the preset angles. This offers considerable positioning freedom, making it suitable for a wide range of photography and video applications.

A built-in bubble level at the top of the center column ensures precise framing. The bubble level rotates freely around the center column, allowing it to be positioned for easy visibility while adjusting the tripod, without obstructing the mounted head and camera or interfering with their controls.

The top casting of the 055CXPRO3 is equipped with an Easy Link connector, allowing you to attach a photo or video accessory such as an LED light, flash, reflector, or other equipment. This feature transforms the tripod into a practical mobile studio, ready to support your creative endeavors wherever they may take you.

Manfrotto 055 Features

  • Easy, solid setup with the Quick Power Lock System
  • Shoot from a variety of perspectives
  • Connect accessories to your tripod with the Easy Link
  • High-quality, stylish Italian design
  • Use your tripod smoothly thanks to the Leg Angle selector

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 120 months for parts and 24 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning shots with this lightweight carbon fiber tripod, ideal for travel photography.
  • Achieve unparalleled stability with a robust tripod, supporting up to 44.1 lbs for heavy gear.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting angles; this tripod's adjustable height reaches up to 66.93 inches.
  • Set up quickly and easily with the rapid center column, perfect for on-location photo shoots.
  • Benefit from the durable material, ensuring your tripod withstands rigorous outdoor use.
  • Get creative with the XPRO ball head, offering smooth movements for professional video work.

What's in the box:

  • Manfrotto 055 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Horizontal Column
  • Manfrotto 10 Year Limited Warranty (6 Month + 9 Year & 6 Month Extension with Online Registration)
  • Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate