Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 3-Section Carbon Fiber Pro Tripod Get Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Price / Buy Online

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The Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 3-Section Carbon Fiber Pro Tripod replaces the Manfrotto 055MF3 tripod. The legs and center column are constructed of 100% carbon fiber tubes. The 055CXPRO3 has a three-faceted aluminum center column, which can offset the pressure of the locking system and the torsion caused while in the horizontal position. Each leg can be set independently in one of four angle settings using the dedicated quick-action leg angle selector. The top spider is made of magnesium die casting with a leveling bubble integrated on the magnesium top plate.

Q90° Quick Center Column System

The 055CXPRO3 features the renowned Q90° center column system (Quick Center Column System) patented by Manfrotto, that allows positioning the central column horizontally without having to remove the head or the column itself. Specifically designed for extreme outdoor assignments, the 055CXPRO3 is ideal support for all SLR analog/digital camera equipment, medium format cameras and spotting scopes modified for digiscoping applications. One of the core pillars for Manfrotto is design. With the 055CXPRO3, all the locking collars, levers and main castings have been redesigned to allow for reliable, ergonomic and lighter tripods.

Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 3-Section Carbon Fiber Pro Tripod Key Features

Q90° Quick Center Column System With Vertical/Horizontal Positioning

The patented Q90° system allows the user to move the central column from vertical to horizontal position in just seconds without having to disassemble the column. This ingenious design allows the carbon fiber center column to double as a lateral arm. Converts in seconds and provides table-top and overhead camera positions impossible with standard tripods.

New magnesium top plate

New Improved Magnesium Top Plate With Leveling Bubble

The new improved magnesium top plate now features a bubble to help in leveling the tripod and camera. It has also been highly refined to create a very appealing design that also reduces weight.

100% Carbon Fiber Tubes For The Tripod Legs and Center Column

To reduce the weight of the tripod without any compromises on performance, stability and rigidity, Manfrotto tubes are made of 100% Carbon Fiber. Carbon fiber tubes can be very different in quality, depending on the production process and the percent of carbon fiber material present in the tubes. Manfrotto chose to reach the maximum quality using 100% carbon fiber and the pull winding technology (a special production process that maximizes performance, resistance and reliability.

New improved leg angle selector levers

Magnesium Die Casting and Top Plate

The top plate is designed to maximize lightness and resistance. Lightweight magnesium is used for die-cast parts. Magnesium has a 35% lower density than aluminum. Despite its lower weight, magnesium is more rigid than aluminum, and has the same strength per volume.

Four Different Leg Angle Settings

The Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod offers tall and lightweight carbon fiber legs with four different leg angle options to achieve lower heights. The new angle selector levers have been designed to improve ergonomics.

Rapid-action lever leg locks

Three-Layered Rounded 100% Full Carbon Tubes

The 055CXPRO3 incorporates the new three-layered rounded 100% Full Carbon Tubes for improved rigidity and lightness.

New Ergonomic Rapid-Action Lever Leg Locks

Quick-action leg locks allow you to quickly and quietly set the tripod into position. The new ergonomic leg locking levers have been completely redesigned to improve functionality. They are much easier to operate and have become a seamless element of the tripod.

055CXPRO3 3-Section Carbon Fiber Pro Tripod Specifications

Applications

Still Photography, Video, Sports Optics

Material / Finish

Black Carbon Fiber Tubing + Magnesium Castings

Maximum Height With Extended Center Column

68.9 inches (175.0 cm))

Maximum Height With Center Column Down

55.1 inches (140.0 cm

Minimum Height

4.5 inches (11.5 cm)

Closed Length

25.6 inches (65.0 cm)

Center Column

Rapid

Center Column Tube Diameter

28mm

Leg Sections

3

Leg Tube Diameters

29.2, 24.8, 20.4 mm

Leg Angles

23°, 47°, 66°, 89°

Foot Type

Rubber

Head Mount

3/8" threaded mount

Maximum Load Capacity

17.6 lbs. (8.0 kg)

Weight

3.64 lbs. (1.65 kg)

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