Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod - (Unbox & Review)

[@thatphotographyplaceAU]

Thank you, you're the only review out of 10 I've watched that shows this tripod fully extended.

[@camillopeppone]

... this tripod saved my life during a live baseball game coverage - its a real life saver, with its high quality material! Never give it back!

[@quebecer4605]

Thank you for the review. As a result, I just bought the same model today. It is great!

[@ScottHelland]

I actually just ordered this tripod last night. I read multiple reviews that said the 054 head fits better on this tripod than the 055 head, even though the 055 is supposed to be designed for this one. Based on those reviews I ordered the 054. But since I won't have had both heads, I can't comment on that myself.

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

thanks for the kind words connor glad it helped you decide, you wont be disappointed :)

[@Jikdor]

Great review, I was considering buying this tripod, watched this video and after a lot of considering I want and bought it. It was totally worth the cash it costed! *Satisfied*

[@westcoasthaase]

I just got this today, so far so good. It is light for sure.....

[@ANTheWhizkid]

Just bought it, even though i havent seen your video before. Just wanted to have a look at the unboxing to check my tripot because i got it from an auction. But I fully confirm your opinion. Its just an awesome peace of equipment!

[@jakepeters4370]

Intelligent review, thanks. One detail that's worth noting I think is that that the centre column can easily be removed to make packing for travel a little easier. I use a Slik AF2100, an excellent pistol ball head that adds another 15 cm/5.5" height.

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

they are both great tripods, my main reason for getting the manfrotto was the Q system, it help get those shots you just cant with a normal tripod esp macro and product photography, the system is very strong i have had mine a while now and its solid. as for the legs over time if they loosen they can be tightened manfrotto provide a tool to adjust them with, the twist locks do eventually wear with no option to adjust them as i have had this system before which is another reason i chose manfrotto

[@martinbrimble5878]

I have a Manfrotto carbon monopod and it’s very rigid, looking to buy this tripod to add to my arsenal.. Nice informative video, perfect length and good presentation good work.! 💪🏻

[@ConnorZebley]

Thanks for the great review! I have been looking for reviews and I love how in depth you went! I think I am going to buy this!

[@Sz4r1ej]

Great review there, you would have sold it to me if my heart was not already set on it. Now waiting for the package to arrive and take this baby outdoors.

[@houganghomme]

very detailed review, excellent presentation and informative. Thank You.

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

overall both will last you a long time both are great brands and built to last, gitzo have traditionally always costed more but from my experience of owning both brands is their build quality is as good as each other. so really comes down to which system fits your needs best.

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

manfrotto do their own padded bad for the 055 series tripod a little on the pricey side compared to others but it is well made and will last for years to come, but their are other manufacturers out their making bags be sure to take into account length of any head you buy in overall length though

[@davidraynorsnow]

thinking of gettin one of these and this has been really helpful

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

@coastalmum your welcome glad i could help, plenty of heads to choose from there is a 055 ball head that is matched to this tripod by manfrotto, but i must admit im really impressed with the tripod Ive always use giotto's tripods which are great but manfrotto has the edge in my opinion.

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

personal thing their a equally as good bags padded as well from other manufacturers, as for ball heads manforotto has the 498RC2 Midi Ball Head with 200PL-14 QR Plate or 498RC4 Midi Ball Head with 410PL QR Plate for around $100 which are quite good

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

thanks, glad to hear it is great tripod and its worth it just in the weight saving alone enjoy your new tripod :)

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

because i hire 500-600mm lenses and needed a 057 to take the extra weight that and i got the 057 cheaper than the 055 as they had an offer on it which was too good to pass on, it overkill on my everyday use and if i had have got a good deal on it would have bought the 055

[@yubidubi]

Great video!!!!!!!!!

[@visualmedia4us]

Thanks for your effort.

[@fredbosschaert5622]

What's the weight of the combo: tripod and mag bal? many thanks

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

nice, i don't think it really matters what head yo buy to put on it, im using the 057 head on mine, as long as the head you use meets your needs that's all that matter in the real world! :)

[@TheFedster18]

can you extract in full (as in detach) the centre column from the legs?

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

@ACMDevils thats a good idea might be worth considering :)

[@ConnorZebley]

I have one big question though! can you help me really quick?! What is the difference between the 055cx3 and the 055cxPRO3? I cant find the difference anywhere!!!

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

@ahmedbadr86 that sucks, its not cheap in general to begin with without price hikes i take its because its all imported to kuwait.

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

yeah its a great tripod, will serve you well enjoy :)

[@ACMDevils]

@ahmedbadr86 fly to some major Arabic cities or wherever you can and while traveling make shopping, you might save something instead of buying in KW and staying at home ?

[@zab3gx]

I appreciate the review - thank you. You may want to watch it yourself. I had to turn the sound off because you started pretty much EVERY comment you made with something that sounded like "AHH" , "And" or "AMM". It became incredibly irritating and I simply could not continue to listen to you. I really hope this little piece of information is useful to you.

[@domeee11]

thanks for the reply. is it worth another 40 bucks for the padded one? also, i dont know which ball head to pick lol.. usually use 60D - 17-40L - some GND filters - other than that is 70-200.. i shoot mostly landscape.. can u recommend me one that is below 150 dollars(ballhead) ?

[@joepearson279]

Could I purchase this tripod for video work? I really want a carbon fibre one for its lightweight feature, I would look to attach a video head to this.

[@OrangeBoxPhoto]

Hi yes would be fine but get the least amount og leg extentions you can as fewer make for a more stable tripod as the legs are thicker

[@joepearson279]

Do you know whether there is a tripod with less extensions but still carbon fibre? I would want the tripod for still photography too! Thanks

[@maxineshea629]

yer I am the same what is the difference?:)

[@gitaaa7740]

I just bought this POS. When I tried to put in the 90 degrees mode pieces went flying everywhere!! DO NOT BUY this. I'm glad I didn't have my camera attached.

[@jakepeters4370]

Ridiculous, careless mixing of centimeters, feet and inches.