Manfrotto Mt055cxpro3 Carbon Fibre 3 Section Tripod (055 Series)

Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre 3 Section Tripod (055 Series) We think YOU should know Carbon Fibre 3- section tripod 90o centre column mechanism Maximum height: 170cm Folded height: 63cm Supports up to: 9kg The new 055 carbon fibre 3-section tripod delivers maximum rigidity from the lightest components; a masterpiece of engineering designed for photographers who want the best from their tripod and need it to be easily transportable. The 100% carbon fibre tubes and new QPL leg locking system increase the tripod's rigidity and absorb vibrations, stabilizing camera equipment under any conditions. Carbon fibre tubing and magnesium castings also reduce the weight of this tripod compared to the equivalent aluminium version. Key Features: The key feature of the 055CXPRO3 is its 90o centre 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 055CXPRO3 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 055CXPRO3 tripod are also fast to extend and adjust, thanks to the Quick Pow