Detailed Description:
The Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum 3 Section Tripod with Horizontal
Column delivers an unprecedented level of stiffness. It is its 90deg.
center column mechanism, which allows the column to be extended
vertically as normal, or horizontally to open up a wide range of framing
and shooting possibilities; this makes the 055XPRO3 an extremely
versatile tripod, suitable for a wide range of photography and video
applications. The horizontal column mechanism is housed within the
tripod’s top casting for compactness, but it is easily and quickly
extended whenever you need it. Switching between vertical and horizontal
column orientation requires no disassembly and can even be done with a
camera attached.
The legs of the 055XPRO3 tripod are also fast
to extend and adjust, thanks to the Quick Power Lock levers that block
and unblock each leg section. The special design of the QPL levers
allows a more single-handed opening of all leg sections in one action.
QPL’s lever design also offers more powerful locking of each section,
meaning the tripod is more stable and rigid than with traditional lever
designs. Intuitive and ergonomic leg angle selectors allow each leg to
be independently and solidly set to any of the preset angles, again
allowing considerable positioning freedom.
A bubble level is
built in to the top of the center column for precise framing. The bubble
level rotates freely around the center column, so it can be positioned
wherever it’s easiest for you to see it while adjusting the tripod and
without it either being obscured by the mounted head and camera, or
getting in the way of head or camera controls.
The top casting
of the 055XPRO3 has an Easy Link connector for supporting a photo or
video accessory (such as an LED light, flash, reflector, or other piece
of equipment) on an extending arm or bracket and making the tripod into a
practical mobile studio.
