Manfrotto 055CX Pro3 Tripod Reviewed at ePhotoZine

UK-based ePHOTOzine has a review of the Manfrotto 055CX Pro3 tripod. Above pictured is the plate head of the tripod.

From the review:

Manfrotto increase the range of Carbon Fibre units adding to the popular 055 range. Matt Grayson is on hand to give support.

The 055 is one of the most popular tripods and has been overhauled with a 100% carbon fibre centre column.

Manfrotto 055CX Pro3: Specifications

• Closed length: 65cm
• Minimum height: 11.5cm
• Maximum height: 175cm
• Maximum height: (with centre column down) 140cm
• Weight: 1.65kg
• Load capacity: 8kg
• Colour: Black
• Patent: Patented
• Material: carbon fibre tubing & magnesium castings
• Leg cross section: Round
• Column cross section: Three-faceted
• Leg sections: Three
• Leg angles: 23°,47°,66°,89°
• Centre column: Rapid
• Section centre column: Rapid
• Column tube diameter: 28mm
• Attachment (top): 3/8in screw

Read the full review here.

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