I bought this tripod as an upgrade from a five or six-year-old 190prob. And, wow, it really is an upgrade. There are no local camera stores near me, so I was unable to see this tripod before ordering it. Instead, I made do with the specifications included online. However, specifications are easy to read, but harder to imagine. For example, I knew that the last section of leg was a bit thicker on the 055 than the 190, about 4mm thicker. This, however, did not sound like that much of a difference. Upon arrival, I set the new tripod up next to my old 190, and was blown away! Those 4mm make a huge difference.
The 055 just dwarfs the 190. The larger diameters of the leg sections give this tripod a much sturdier footprint. Moreover, the 055 is roughly a foot taller than my old 190. This may not sound like much, but with the 190, I often had to extend the center column in order to look comfortably through my camera’s viewfinder. That extra foot of height means that not only do I not have to use the center column, but that I actually can’t even fully extend that last section of leg. If I did that, the viewfinder would be several inches above my eyes (with the 054Mg ball head). I should point out here that I am just shy of 5 foot 11 inches. The extra height is extremely important because extending that center column makes the tripod less stable. If I used my old 190 in the wind, with the center column extended, there were often slight vibrations. While I haven’t had the chance to test it yet, I am certain that the 055 will not have that problem.
Speaking of vibrations, one of the things I wrestled with while upgrading was whether or not it was worth the extra money to get the carbon fiber model, or if the aluminum model would do. In the end, I decided to spring for the CF model, and am glad that I did. This tripod feels like it weighs less than my old 190 (which was aluminum) and yet, there is noticeably less vibration when I move it around (that is to say, there is no vibration.) With the aluminum tripod, after placing the tripod in a new location, I could see and feel the slight vibration. When I move the CF 055 around, there is no vibration at all (this is with a D800 with vertical grip and a 70-200 2.8). Obviously, this may be due to the fact that the 055 is just a bigger tripod, and dampens the vibrations better. However, my understanding is that CF is much more rigid, and therefore is better at dampening. CF also stands up to the elements better, and given that I do a lot of my shooting outdoors, this was a concern for me. Keep in mind, however, that I have not had any experience with the aluminum 055, so I can’t really comment intelligently about the differences between the two.
Finally, the center column can be moved quickly an easily to the vertical position in no time flat. You simply loosen the center column, fully extended it, push a button on the bottom of the column, and it rotates into the vertical position! For me, this was amazing given that my old 190 couldn’t do it all. However, as I said earlier, the 190 was old, and therefore, I have no experience with the Q90 system. I can’t say how much easier this new system is compared to the old Q90 system… The floating level is also nice, as it allows you to rotate it around the center to whatever position you’d like, which ensures that you can always see it no matter how you have the tripod set up. I also like the Quick Link set up, which allows me to attach a magic arm or any other accessory with a standard 3/8in screw. I can’t say I plan on using this much, but it might be helpful for some product photography, and it’s a nice feature to have, allowing one to grow into it, if they need to.
The bottom line is that this tripod is light, strong, sturdy, and includes a handful of nice features that ensure it is not merely a tool that gets its job done, but is a tool that really excels at helping you get your job done. Moreover, the craftsmanship is second to none, and its obvious quality means that I have no doubt it will be helping me get the job done for years to come! Yes, it is expensive, but a quality tripod is absolutely necessary for any real photo work. Plus, do you really want to trust extremely delicate and expensive camera equipment to a tripod that you are not absolutely sure of?
I will try to post a couple pictures showing the new 055 alongside my old 190 so that you can get a sense of perspective.
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| Closed Length | 61 cm | 63 cm | 54 cm | 74 cm | 72.5 cm |
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| Safety Payload | 9 Kg | 9 Kg | 9 Kg | 8 Kg | 8 Kg |
| Maximum Height (with Centre Column Down) | 140 cm | 140 cm | 140 cm | 153 cm | 151.5 cm |
| Weight | 2500 g | 2000 g | 2100 g | 3500 g | 3000 g |
| Material | Aluminium | Carbon Fiber | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium |
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Happy with upgrade from older 190prob...
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2014
I bought this tripod as an upgrade from a five or six-year-old 190prob. And, wow, it really is an upgrade. There are no local camera stores near me, so I was unable to see this tripod before ordering it. Instead, I made do with the specifications included online. However, specifications are easy to read, but harder to imagine. For example, I knew that the last section of leg was a bit thicker on the 055 than the 190, about 4mm thicker. This, however, did not sound like that much of a difference. Upon arrival, I set the new tripod up next to my old 190, and was blown away! Those 4mm make a huge difference.The 055 just dwarfs the 190. The larger diameters of the leg sections give this tripod a much sturdier footprint. Moreover, the 055 is roughly a foot taller than my old 190. This may not sound like much, but with the 190, I often had to extend the center column in order to look comfortably through my camera’s viewfinder. That extra foot of height means that not only do I not have to use the center column, but that I actually can’t even fully extend that last section of leg. If I did that, the viewfinder would be several inches above my eyes (with the 054Mg ball head). I should point out here that I am just shy of 5 foot 11 inches. The extra height is extremely important because extending that center column makes the tripod less stable. If I used my old 190 in the wind, with the center column extended, there were often slight vibrations. While I haven’t had the chance to test it yet, I am certain that the 055 will not have that problem.Speaking of vibrations, one of the things I wrestled with while upgrading was whether or not it was worth the extra money to get the carbon fiber model, or if the aluminum model would do. In the end, I decided to spring for the CF model, and am glad that I did. This tripod feels like it weighs less than my old 190 (which was aluminum) and yet, there is noticeably less vibration when I move it around (that is to say, there is no vibration.) With the aluminum tripod, after placing the tripod in a new location, I could see and feel the slight vibration. When I move the CF 055 around, there is no vibration at all (this is with a D800 with vertical grip and a 70-200 2.8). Obviously, this may be due to the fact that the 055 is just a bigger tripod, and dampens the vibrations better. However, my understanding is that CF is much more rigid, and therefore is better at dampening. CF also stands up to the elements better, and given that I do a lot of my shooting outdoors, this was a concern for me. Keep in mind, however, that I have not had any experience with the aluminum 055, so I can’t really comment intelligently about the differences between the two.Finally, the center column can be moved quickly an easily to the vertical position in no time flat. You simply loosen the center column, fully extended it, push a button on the bottom of the column, and it rotates into the vertical position! For me, this was amazing given that my old 190 couldn’t do it all. However, as I said earlier, the 190 was old, and therefore, I have no experience with the Q90 system. I can’t say how much easier this new system is compared to the old Q90 system… The floating level is also nice, as it allows you to rotate it around the center to whatever position you’d like, which ensures that you can always see it no matter how you have the tripod set up. I also like the Quick Link set up, which allows me to attach a magic arm or any other accessory with a standard 3/8in screw. I can’t say I plan on using this much, but it might be helpful for some product photography, and it’s a nice feature to have, allowing one to grow into it, if they need to.The bottom line is that this tripod is light, strong, sturdy, and includes a handful of nice features that ensure it is not merely a tool that gets its job done, but is a tool that really excels at helping you get your job done. Moreover, the craftsmanship is second to none, and its obvious quality means that I have no doubt it will be helping me get the job done for years to come! Yes, it is expensive, but a quality tripod is absolutely necessary for any real photo work. Plus, do you really want to trust extremely delicate and expensive camera equipment to a tripod that you are not absolutely sure of?I will try to post a couple pictures showing the new 055 alongside my old 190 so that you can get a sense of perspective.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2014
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The 055 just dwarfs the 190. The larger diameters of the leg sections give this tripod a much sturdier footprint. Moreover, the 055 is roughly a foot taller than my old 190. This may not sound like much, but with the 190, I often had to extend the center column in order to look comfortably through my camera’s viewfinder. That extra foot of height means that not only do I not have to use the center column, but that I actually can’t even fully extend that last section of leg. If I did that, the viewfinder would be several inches above my eyes (with the 054Mg ball head). I should point out here that I am just shy of 5 foot 11 inches. The extra height is extremely important because extending that center column makes the tripod less stable. If I used my old 190 in the wind, with the center column extended, there were often slight vibrations. While I haven’t had the chance to test it yet, I am certain that the 055 will not have that problem.
Speaking of vibrations, one of the things I wrestled with while upgrading was whether or not it was worth the extra money to get the carbon fiber model, or if the aluminum model would do. In the end, I decided to spring for the CF model, and am glad that I did. This tripod feels like it weighs less than my old 190 (which was aluminum) and yet, there is noticeably less vibration when I move it around (that is to say, there is no vibration.) With the aluminum tripod, after placing the tripod in a new location, I could see and feel the slight vibration. When I move the CF 055 around, there is no vibration at all (this is with a D800 with vertical grip and a 70-200 2.8). Obviously, this may be due to the fact that the 055 is just a bigger tripod, and dampens the vibrations better. However, my understanding is that CF is much more rigid, and therefore is better at dampening. CF also stands up to the elements better, and given that I do a lot of my shooting outdoors, this was a concern for me. Keep in mind, however, that I have not had any experience with the aluminum 055, so I can’t really comment intelligently about the differences between the two.
Finally, the center column can be moved quickly an easily to the vertical position in no time flat. You simply loosen the center column, fully extended it, push a button on the bottom of the column, and it rotates into the vertical position! For me, this was amazing given that my old 190 couldn’t do it all. However, as I said earlier, the 190 was old, and therefore, I have no experience with the Q90 system. I can’t say how much easier this new system is compared to the old Q90 system… The floating level is also nice, as it allows you to rotate it around the center to whatever position you’d like, which ensures that you can always see it no matter how you have the tripod set up. I also like the Quick Link set up, which allows me to attach a magic arm or any other accessory with a standard 3/8in screw. I can’t say I plan on using this much, but it might be helpful for some product photography, and it’s a nice feature to have, allowing one to grow into it, if they need to.
The bottom line is that this tripod is light, strong, sturdy, and includes a handful of nice features that ensure it is not merely a tool that gets its job done, but is a tool that really excels at helping you get your job done. Moreover, the craftsmanship is second to none, and its obvious quality means that I have no doubt it will be helping me get the job done for years to come! Yes, it is expensive, but a quality tripod is absolutely necessary for any real photo work. Plus, do you really want to trust extremely delicate and expensive camera equipment to a tripod that you are not absolutely sure of?
I will try to post a couple pictures showing the new 055 alongside my old 190 so that you can get a sense of perspective.
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Happy with upgrade from older 190prob...
By Drew2211 on May 5, 2014
I bought this tripod as an upgrade from a five or six-year-old 190prob. And, wow, it really is an upgrade. There are no local camera stores near me, so I was unable to see this tripod before ordering it. Instead, I made do with the specifications included online. However, specifications are easy to read, but harder to imagine. For example, I knew that the last section of leg was a bit thicker on the 055 than the 190, about 4mm thicker. This, however, did not sound like that much of a difference. Upon arrival, I set the new tripod up next to my old 190, and was blown away! Those 4mm make a huge difference.By Drew2211 on May 5, 2014
The 055 just dwarfs the 190. The larger diameters of the leg sections give this tripod a much sturdier footprint. Moreover, the 055 is roughly a foot taller than my old 190. This may not sound like much, but with the 190, I often had to extend the center column in order to look comfortably through my camera’s viewfinder. That extra foot of height means that not only do I not have to use the center column, but that I actually can’t even fully extend that last section of leg. If I did that, the viewfinder would be several inches above my eyes (with the 054Mg ball head). I should point out here that I am just shy of 5 foot 11 inches. The extra height is extremely important because extending that center column makes the tripod less stable. If I used my old 190 in the wind, with the center column extended, there were often slight vibrations. While I haven’t had the chance to test it yet, I am certain that the 055 will not have that problem.
Speaking of vibrations, one of the things I wrestled with while upgrading was whether or not it was worth the extra money to get the carbon fiber model, or if the aluminum model would do. In the end, I decided to spring for the CF model, and am glad that I did. This tripod feels like it weighs less than my old 190 (which was aluminum) and yet, there is noticeably less vibration when I move it around (that is to say, there is no vibration.) With the aluminum tripod, after placing the tripod in a new location, I could see and feel the slight vibration. When I move the CF 055 around, there is no vibration at all (this is with a D800 with vertical grip and a 70-200 2.8). Obviously, this may be due to the fact that the 055 is just a bigger tripod, and dampens the vibrations better. However, my understanding is that CF is much more rigid, and therefore is better at dampening. CF also stands up to the elements better, and given that I do a lot of my shooting outdoors, this was a concern for me. Keep in mind, however, that I have not had any experience with the aluminum 055, so I can’t really comment intelligently about the differences between the two.
Finally, the center column can be moved quickly an easily to the vertical position in no time flat. You simply loosen the center column, fully extended it, push a button on the bottom of the column, and it rotates into the vertical position! For me, this was amazing given that my old 190 couldn’t do it all. However, as I said earlier, the 190 was old, and therefore, I have no experience with the Q90 system. I can’t say how much easier this new system is compared to the old Q90 system… The floating level is also nice, as it allows you to rotate it around the center to whatever position you’d like, which ensures that you can always see it no matter how you have the tripod set up. I also like the Quick Link set up, which allows me to attach a magic arm or any other accessory with a standard 3/8in screw. I can’t say I plan on using this much, but it might be helpful for some product photography, and it’s a nice feature to have, allowing one to grow into it, if they need to.
The bottom line is that this tripod is light, strong, sturdy, and includes a handful of nice features that ensure it is not merely a tool that gets its job done, but is a tool that really excels at helping you get your job done. Moreover, the craftsmanship is second to none, and its obvious quality means that I have no doubt it will be helping me get the job done for years to come! Yes, it is expensive, but a quality tripod is absolutely necessary for any real photo work. Plus, do you really want to trust extremely delicate and expensive camera equipment to a tripod that you are not absolutely sure of?
I will try to post a couple pictures showing the new 055 alongside my old 190 so that you can get a sense of perspective.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 8, 2022
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Great build for a great deal.
By Eric on October 7, 2022
Very light and sturdy with quick locks for quick adjustments. The 90 degree extention is a plus
By Eric on October 7, 2022
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M. Hadfield
Fiddly centre-column adjustment to horizontal.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 26, 2019Style: Alu 3 SectionVerified Purchase
Paul
Extremely disappointing, design of locking teeth appears to be very weak
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 4, 2017Style: Alu 3 SectionVerified Purchase
Extremely disappointing, design of locking teeth appears to be very weak
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 4, 2017
Ordered from amazon warehouse deals on cyber Monday and got an incredible price from amazon, arrived a week later in original box and nicely packed as usual from amazon. Initial impressions were it was nice heavy and solid out of the box, Unfortunately the item was defective on arrival as I discovered one of the legs wouldn’t lock into place as one of the teeth that hold it has been snapped off. Somewhat troubling considering I would have been placing thousands of £ worth of gear on it which is why I settled on the 055 as it’s renowend for its quality however looking at this it doesn’t make sense for them to make one set of teeth weaker than the rest by seating a bolt between them. Legs also didn't appear to be the same length. One leg seemed to be 10/15mm longer than the other two, I then noticed as per another reviewer's 1 star review the locking clip was almost completely unseated, upon pulling the leg completely separated, absolutely shocking quality for a £200rrp product (See pics). I can't buy a replacement till I am refunded but if I am completely honest I don't think it will be a manfrotto now. Quite disappointed that I could not just opt for a direct replacement as it now means I will probably have to wait for about two weeks without a working tripod (a week for refund and another to order a replacement), first time I have been let down by Amazon in this regard. :(
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 4, 2017
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Mr Gadgeteer
You'll be so happy my precious !
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 31, 2017Style: Alu 3 SectionVerified Purchase
Stratford
very robust, absolutely fantastic!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 18, 2018Style: Alu 3 SectionVerified Purchase
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