Manfrotto 055 Tripod with XPro Ball Head

[@peterkin1010]

One of the best tripod videos I've seen, thanks for posting.

[@markharris5771]

I've had the 055 and 190, it's baby brother, for about 2 years and I love them both. I use a mobility scooter (buggy), and although I have a lot of upper body pain the weight isn't an issue, just the opposite. When you have difficulties you often become more clumsy, for want of a better way of putting it, so aluminium is the best way forward. I have a Benro gimbal head on my 055 and an older version of the ball on my 190. I would never hesitate to recommend Manfrotto for quality and value for money. I keep an old one in my wife's boot to use with the camera and scope I also keep in her boot and it must be 20 years old and the only thing wrong with it is the cast iron around one of the leg adjusters has snapped through me getting clumsy over tightening it. Good video and subscribed.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I have sure enjoyed using this tripod! Typically I film 3 to 4 videos a week and having such a robust tripod makes all the difference. Its nice to hear that you have enjoyed Manfrotto as well. I think that I will buy a head with one hand adjustment someday though because I am always having to set building materials down to adjust the angle.

[@russeli1941]

Now I'm setteled on buying this combo set up. Xpro ballhead is the one I'm going with, and the 055 tripod. Thank you!!!

[@anthonyhazlewood5788]

I purchased the XPRO Ball head and found it's so smooth to use, yet it's nice and firm when even lightly locked.... Obviously more lock is required with a longer lens, whatever, it's very firmly held... I prefer the plate lock on the LH side as the plate is longer that way and supports the camera better than having it at the rear... My preference... Nice vid, nice unit.... Money well spent...

[@aldringeorge2786]

Best unboxing and review video ever made. Excellent coverage on all topics. Very Useful. Keep it up.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you. I have been using this tripod almost everyday for several years.

[@ellenvd5543]

Thank you so much for explaning! I have this tripod for some years, but just started to use it, and didnt know how to handle it! Thanks again for the step by step explanation! Appreciate it!

[@chrisoralls6022]

Just got my 190x Pro3 and XPro ball head from B&H today. Looking forward to getting out and using it.

[@hargibi]

Thanks for this review :) Ordered this setup about an hour before i saw your video. And as far as i can tell i wont be dissapointed!

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I have used this setup almost everyday for a year on my main LandToHouse channel. It is great!

[@GFFmatt]

I appreciate the video! It's the only decent one showcasing this Manfrotto ball head (in a way that makes sense to any real user). Great work!

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you. I agree. When i was getting ready to buy I wanted to see a few videos but there were non that showed the info wanted to see. The practical info.

[@infinitesky-59]

Have used this tripod for video with a fluid head and found it to be quick and easy to use and very stable. Its heavy but its built well.

[@NickMirro]

To shoot low to the ground facing forward, you'll need the 90 degree adapter ($100). If you use the tripod's anti-rotation adapter, it will get in the way if you try to rotate the 90 degree post position. No matter since it only really secures the 90 degree center post fully when lined up in its zero position (notch lined-up).

[@MissCivil1988]

Very very useful video.. I made my dession with confidence now. Alas, I wanted to see the flay lay position on the tripod!

[@TondeMarimbita]

Thanks brother, you're awesome. Am now buying this tripod knowing exactly what I'll be getting. thumbs up

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you for watching! I have been using this for a while and it is great!

[@micknolan489]

Very good video, informative and clear, just what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@passkrishna]

Thank you for such a nice coverage. I just ordered one of this combo and looking forward to have good shots with it.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I have used this setup now for several months and it is great! I use it almost every day.

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Many Thanks for the comprehenssive review and clear description, please advise if this tripod can handle both Still and Video Photography. Besides, also confirm that the 055 XPRO 3 Way ball head could be used safely with it to handle DSLR or MFT Camera Bodies with 300 mm Telephoto fixed lens.

[@beardivr]

Nice video my friend. I enjoyed your focus on the details. I was particularly interested in the mhxpro-bhq2 ball head. The close ups were well done. Keep up the good work. I also subscribed.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you for subbing. When i went to buy this setup there were so few videos I figured it was time for one with details. :)

[@JayLamm]

Great video. Answered a lot of my questions on this product.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Happy to help. I have an updated video on my Land To House channel.

[@MrWesleymoon]

I ordered this tripod yesterday with the kit pro3 head and will have my pre ordered nikon coolpix p1000 hopefully later this week. So excited!

[@josephjwoods66]

Great review! That combo is what I've been looking for.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thanks! I have really enjoyed this setup.

[@_The_Able_Gardener]

Good video. Thanks for this. You might like to know because of this video I am just about to purchase this tripod and head. (which I will be getting 20% off too!) It's is currently 3;12am and I have watched quite a few videos tonight but this was the best at explaining what is what ie. you were the only person to show us the red button under the column. Something I appreciated. Once again many thanks. - Adam

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I am happy to know that my video is helpful in your research. When I was looking to buy a tripod I decided on this one but found no good reviews. So when it came in I knew that I had to make the review that I wanted to see when I was searching. I use the tripod almost every day for my main Channel "land to house" and I have to say it has been perfect.

[@apostolicbible1]

Best video on the 055.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you. My other channel: land to house. Has an update after 1 year video

[@TOMISMCC1]

Very good video demonstration Many thanks for posting. - I have just bought this combination from Calumet Photographic Manchester UK for £253 ( 315 USD ) with free next day delivery. Perfect for Macro work. It's a little heavy but this alluminium version is a lot cheaper than the carbon fibre version - I don't intent carrying it very far anyway.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I have been very pleased with this setup! I highly recommend it.

[@jaga2005uk]

Comprehensive review thanks.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I have enjoyed this setup very much! It has worked well for a year. I use it almost everyday for my main channel.

[@filipsalapa]

Solid work there my friend! Thank you for putting the effort into making such informative video - thumbs up all the way :)

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you. I have enjoyed this tripod very much. It can get a little heavy when moving it a lot but other than that I have no issues at all.

[@sgtvic1676]

Great review, thanks! Nice to see a video that is actually useful :)

[@FleecefoxStudio]

When I went to buy this setup I watched videos and they were so bad...had to make a better one. Thanks for watching.

[@RicardoATBarbosa]

Excellent review! Thank you very much! Greetings from Brazil.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you. I have used this tripod and head almost every day for a year on my main Land To House channel. I have to say that it is amazing.

[@gwenandersen]

Great, clear explanations. Thank you.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you for watching. There is an update video on my Land To House channel.

[@manark5687]

Very helpful 👍🏻

[@MusikPiratCH]

I'd choose an Arca-Swiss compatible ball head instead. (Except when you only use Manfrotto tripods and system.)

[@paingates2]

Thank you for the nice review, i hope to see another for the same tripod in real situation Again deep thanx

[@FleecefoxStudio]

you are welcome. If you would like to see this tripod in use then check out my main channel: Land To House. I use this tripod setup in almost all my videos.

[@kvn2266]

Great video man, thank you for sharing!

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Happy to help. I have just made an update video on my main channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4eonaiKe5ueadU

[@jenniejudd834]

Brilliant video, thank you 😊

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Happy to help. I have an update video on my Land To House channel.

[@michaelowen7937]

Excellent video!

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you. Great tripod

[@19Photographer76]

An older video but have you tried other Arca swiss plates to see if they fit? Manfrotto has a habit of making them just a little off, even for their own gear.

[@sunrise_sunshine]

This is exactly what I was looking for the past couple of weeks to understand the height, centre column tight because those are the two things I am a bit concerned about whether it will be sturdier or so. Since this is an unboxing video, could you share your experience till now and any other suggestions or second thoughts? Thanks, Shashi

[@ianhunter1178]

Excellent review.

[@framethemoment.photography]

Nice detailed video 👍🏽

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you. It is a great tripod.

[@aidingolrokh9102]

Can the rubber shoes at the bottom of the legs be removed? I am trying to use it with a dolly and the shoes get in the way.

[@kaffeezute]

Thank you very much!

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you for watching.

[@elangokarunesan3895]

Hey, review is soo good, it was like detailed and clear like hands on for the viewers. It would have been more better with an addition of a wide lens, but anyways it's a great review 🙂

[@Robert-ug5hx]

To bad the center column is not another foot longer for the horizontal/lateral position

[@Zed_is_dead-999]

this guys so lit I would follow him anywhere

[@FleecefoxStudio]

lol

[@FleecefoxStudio]

If you want to see about 650 more videos you can check out my main channel. kzbin.info

[@Zed_is_dead-999]

DONE!

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Great!

[@cameraman655]

Will this ball head fit on the older series 055 tripods?

[@chiwawa130]

What is that part you touched at 2:58? Is it for a strap? Thank you.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I am not sure. I have wondered the same.

[@CRAIGSCHULER]

Bought the same combo yesterday 👍🏻

[@rickplatinum9896]

Good job dude

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you. I have used this setup on my main channel "landtohouse" now for several months, almost daily, and it is amazing!

[@VicBxxx]

Thanks 🙏!

[@Hexspa]

Ever have trouble setting the center column horizontally? Some people say it explodes. Thanks.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I use this tripod almost everyday with my Land To House youtube channel and have not had an issue with the tripod. I now use a small canon g7x camera though.

[@Hexspa]

@@FleecefoxStudio Awesome, thanks. Ya, I asked another KZbinr and they said the same - it's been fine for years. Dunno what some of these reviews are talking about. Cheers.

[@keith2964]

Can you please do a review on your Dog? Thanks

[@javieralcarazimages]

Muy buen vídeo, gracias por la aportación.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you for watching.

[@ChileThailandtravel]

Thanks for sharing

[@racisttrollex7596]

What's that plastic piece that you moved up at 1:17 for?

[@racisttrollex7596]

@TheMagnatar Aha! now I know...Thanks mate!

[@JanineMKartist]

Can it invert?

[@efcfilms]

can I use fluid head with this tripod for videos?

[@nancyA9922]

I have one but I don’t have plate release

[@FleecefoxStudio]

The xpro ball head is great. I use it almost everyday on my land to house channel.

[@vincecaprice2762]

Will you recommend a ball head for my tripod (velbon videomate II). To shoot posed images of one to several contestants indoors. My main concern is moving from Portrait to Landscape quickly, keeping cam level. All other options are relatively unimportant. The ball head will remain on this tripod specifically for this use. I use a d7200 with 24-70mm lens so total weight about 4 lbs. Thank you.

[@Glenfin]

I bought this tripod and didn't have a clue how to use it other than extend the legs! Thanks for the demo. Also, what kind of microphone do you have on the 7D?

[@nagol5178]

When you lock it in, is there an additional lock? Say if you wanted to carry the tripod on your shoulders with the camera where you can't unclip it? I have this head BTW, I do see two different types of screws under it. One of them looks like a strange type of allen key as none of mine fit it, but I don't know what it does.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

That small screw with the allan key is to lock the ball head in place on the tripod so it wont come unscrewed. The other is the one that fits the tripod main thread. I installed the ball head on the tripod and I dont move it off because this is the only head I have for the tripod.

[@nagol5178]

The one under the lever, under where you put the plate. Will that lock the lever where it can't be undone? I walk with the camera on the Tripod in some situations. Right now I've come up with a safety system from a strap. However, it'd be nice to lock it where the camera can't come off without loosing it.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

When everything is attached properly it would be difficult to lose the camera while walking. The only way it would come off is if the plate release was pulled. But it is rather sturdy. If you're going to be walking in a lot of brush I would detach the camera.

[@nagol5178]

Well, to report back, I was testing my safety strap to see what would happen if it did come off, upon testing it, I actually really did make a mistake and it really did come off and it wasn't a test... lol So, the test got done in a more real way than I would have done it. It worked perfectly. All I did was attach the safety strap on my camera that goes to my black rapid strap to a D ring that's clipped on the tripod. The camera fell and held on the strap. It did knock the lens cap off as it hit one of the legs. It wasn't a real rough one so nothing got scratched or hurt. Kinda glad it happened because I have confidence in my system now. I wouldn't carry it long distances. I just know on certain Landscapes I go to do, I want to walk 50-100 yards to another angle and I like to keep it on there.

[@FleecefoxStudio]

A test like that would have been bad out in the field without that safety! Well I am happy to know that you got the answers you were looking for without any issues. Most of the time I dont take my camera on the tripod more than 100 to 200 feet.

[@SimonAndersonphotography]

Great video, thanks

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Thank you. This setup has worked very well. I film several videos a week on this tripod for my Land To House Channel.

[@tarungoyal9279]

Thanks for the video but my question is Is there any tripod come in manfrotto which can perform tripod and monopod both the duties with mobile head

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I dont have the answer to that question. You can keep 2 of the legs up and use this as a monopod but the unit is rather heavy.

[@NKS-ex8hj]

Good

[@allentsao4724]

I have arca-type release plate. Can it be compatible with this ball head? Thanks

[@FleecefoxStudio]

To be honest I have only used this one. I cant say what other plates will work with it.

[@allentsao4724]

Thanks for your reply.

[@firedustman]

thx a lot

[@CelticOdyssey]

Hi, excellent review, but have one question. Is the ball head the XPRO Magnesium Ball Head with Top Lock, or is it the XPRO Ball Head in magnesium with 200PL plate. Huge difference in price. Thanks!

[@FleecefoxStudio]

I have the 200pl plate. It works well.

[@ApertureApex]

5:04 "Once you put your ball on there... "

[@francisfaustino]

I was cringing while he was doing one handed adjustments on the friction knob while a camera was on it!

[@Fraket]

It was awkward but luckily he was tightening it :D

[@mikem1464]

is the ball head necessary for a tripod? Or can you just screw the camera on this tripod? Noob question

[@Willymaze]

The screw on the tripod is 3/8" while the camera's 1/4" so no.

[@Digit0wL]

you can with adapter and all... but its kinda useless, all you'll be able is shoot straight, the ball head actually help you level the camera, rotate pitch and roll to the desired position, but yes to answer your question everything is always possible with a little bit of imagination and gears

[@baryalayamady5627]

thanks useful

and a cute puppy

[@moth1photography]

Such a nice tripod... but the price😭

[@FleecefoxStudio]

Yes very true. It is expensive. Check out my 1 year later video kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4eonaiKe5ueadU

[@anthonyhazlewood5788]

Usually you only get what you pay for - It's nice and sturdy, that's all you require...

[@vasutent]

please anybody suggest me for my nikon d750 camera

[@FleecefoxStudio]

As long as you have the 1/4" threads you can use this tripod with no issues.

[@joewiseman9695]

Thanks for the review. I was going to go with the carbon fiber, but now I am going with the aluminum one. Especially after seeing another review on the carbon fiber one that the center post gets a groove in it from using the 90 degree position after time. Carbon Fiber Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIurYXWcqc2Ce9E

[@NKS-ex8hj]

Neeraj photography

[@ericmiller4271]

Nice review. Only cringed when you said "assesories" m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4W4lWyCaaqVrpJ9s there a reason you release the larger leg first when you're going to release both completely? I always do the small leg first you so don't have to reach down like you did.