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| Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $194.00
Buy New: $159.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.5
Dimensions (in): 26.3 x 5.9 x 5.5
MPN: 055XPROB
Model: 055XPROB
UPC: 719821276890
EAN: 0719821276890
ASIN: B000UMX7FI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 A huge step up from el-cheapo compact camera tripod September 26, 2008
I picked this tripod over the 190 series because I'm 6 feet tall and didn't want to hunch over the shorter 190 series. (Remember that the head also adds some height to the final camera height!) The legs release with latches, which is so much better than screws. The center column does feel a little light, but had no problem with my Canon XSi with kit lens. I've recommended this to my brother-in-law who has a Canon 40D with kit lens. He tried to mount his camera on a cheapo compact camera tripod and the motion blur in his photos was just awful. I don't anticipate any problems for him.
As some other reviewers have said, this tripod is heavy at 5+ pounds. Probably do-able for day hikes but may be too heavy for backpacking. However, getting below that weight usually means upgrading to carbon fiber, which is about 2.5 times as expensive. I feel that this tripod is definitely value for the money. The tripod is also pretty tall even in the collapsed position (and even taller if you leave your head attached). For me, it may need to go into checked luggage since I haven't figured out how to strap it to my Tamrac Adventure 9 backpack.
nice but heavy September 10, 2008
Very nice tripod but it is heavy. It is also quite long and won't fit on a backpack. Other than that it is fine for doing macro shots of flowers right on the ground.
 Solid construction; handles multiple tough environments well; center column a bit flimsey; a touch heavy though September 6, 2008
In terms of the "Cons" related to this product, the #1 is (quite obviously) that it is a heavy tripod and not something you'd want to lug around when camping or such. Of course, if you're looking for a light tripod, then go for the carbon fiber line of products (and shell out 2-3 times as much as this Manfrotto).
The only other "negative" aspect of this tripod is in relation to the center column. I guard my remarks because each and every single tripod I own (even $800+ carbon fiber legs) have a relatively weak center column. Nevertheless, point is that the center column should only be used in conditions that are relatively mild (e.g., wind not blowing, steady, etc). Otherwise, you'll have lousy photos given the slight wobble that occurs.
On the flip-side, the "Pros" relating to the 055XPROB tripod are legion. First and foremost, I was exceptionally pleased to find this tripod operated (e.g., the legs dis not slip and gripped well) flawlessly in the various challenging climates I put it through. That is, I shoot weddings and portraits professionally and many times I'm on the beach with a lot of salty spray coating the legs or perhaps getting sand in/around the locking mechanisms for the legs. Even with these elements that have proven to otherwise cause other inferior products to fail (i.e., after clamping a leg down the leg would nevertheless slip when the slightest bit of weight was applied), this Manfrotto remained solid as a rock. In fact, I have a Manfrotto monopod and in identical shooting conditions as I described above, it's locking mechanisms constantly fail.
In sum though, this is the most solid, reliable, and sturdy tripod for it's price (or 2 x it's price for that matter). Highly recommended.
Solid and reliable September 3, 2008
Cost me $90 in 2006. Not sure if still is a bargain now. It doesn't go to the ground like some, not extra light weight, not extra short when fully folded, plain old aluminum tubes, no level indicator, nothing fancy. But this set is firm and solid and easy to use. My heaviest setup is 40D with rip + Sigma 170-500, the leg has no problem.
solid August 26, 2008
This is a nice solid tripod. It isn't as easy to change the bar to the horizontal position as I like and is a little on the heavy side. But it is rock solid.
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