Manfrotto Pro 055XPROB Tripod (Black) Outfit with 804RC2 Pan Tilt Head

by Manfrotto

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000V7BTW0
• Item model number: 055XPROB,804RC2
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Bogen Manfrotto Pro 055XPROB Tripod (Black) Outfit with 804RC2 Pan Tilt Head

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stable, precise, lots of possibilities, but a bit heavy, May 9, 2008

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Sebastian Zontek - See all my reviews

I bought this head and tripod mainly to take night pictures. The first opportunity which I had was in Miami in May 2008. The challenge was taking pictures fighting a strong wind, but this Manfrotto tripod came through under those difficult condistions.

Pros:

- highly adjustable (goes from 8.45 to 74.8 inches)

- stable (=heavy)

- precise with 3-way pan head

Cons:

- heavy (but it means stable)

- does not fit the bag with fully mounted head

I definitely recommend this tripod to anybody who needs a stable and highly adjustable tripod, but doesn't mind the weight.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality, July 23, 2009

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Howard - See all my reviews

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I just got this in the mail yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality. It is very sturdy. Just as other reviewers have mentioned, it is a bit heavy, but it makes up for the weight in stability.

I use it for both my video camera and my DSLR. I was considering going with a ball head, but since I was using it for video too, I opted for the pan - tilt, and I am glad I did.

For me it was worth spending the extra money over purchasing one of the flimsy consumer models. The stability and adjustments are worth it. My brother is a professional photographer and recommended this to me. In my research I came across tripods that were between $300 and $1000. I can't imagine what they do over this model.

Awesome tripod...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tall enough for me, but if you are less than 6'1", beware., October 3, 2008

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J. West "I thought I was watching a dream I w... (Japan) - See all my reviews
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Update: Really love this tripod. I bought a case for it (can't remember what brand at the moment). It is a bit heavy to lug around with a Canon 40D and a few lenses. Walking around Tokyo for two days with all this does make the lower back sore, but that's not surprising. All in all, I'm happy with it. I've used it on numerous occassions, and am still happy with my 5 star rating.

I haven't had a chance to use this yet, as it just came in about an hour ago, but after having set it up, I must say that I am happy with it.

I am 6'3", and with the center column down all the way, I only have to slightly drop my head to look through the viewfinder of my 40D.

The shortest adjustment knob was already attached, and my only complaint is that the rubber gasket had been thread through with the knob, tearing it in half. I don't see this as being a problem, but we'll see.

Granted this is my first tripod, and I haven't carried it around yet, it does not seen excessively heavy, considering it's size.

Once I use it some I'll update my review if there is anything needing mentioning.