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Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod

Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod
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The Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre (3 leg section) tripod weighs 1.65kg, has a maximum height of 175cm (140cm with centre column down) and a closed length of 65cm. It is made from carbon fibre tubing and magnesium castings, making the Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 tripod strong, durable and suitable for all sorts of shooting situations.  More

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Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod
 
4.7

(based on 25 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easily adjusted (17)
  • Lightweight (16)
  • Good footing (15)
  • Locks in tight (12)
  • Smooth movement (11)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoors (16)
    • Home (13)
    • Travel (10)
    • Sports (9)
    • Special events (8)
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    18/4/2013
     
    5.0

    My first realy brilliant tripod

    By Rowena

    from Marlow

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easily Adjusted
    • Good Footing
    • Locks In Tight

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Home
    • Outdoors

    Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

    At last I have a tripod that is sturdy and amazingly adjustable. Sure it is heavy, but look at what it can support.
    Took my best ever macro shots with it.The horizontal arm took my Canon 5D with macro lens and everything was rock solid.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    25/2/2013
     
    4.0

    Light weight sturdy

    By Fidd111

    from Norwich

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easily Adjusted
    • Good Footing
    • Lightweight
    • Locks In Tight
    • Smooth Movement

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home
      • Outdoors
      • Special Events
      • Travel

      Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

      A lot better to carry around than my aluminium one and sturdy

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      7/2/2013
       
      4.0

      does the job well

      By bizzy

      from north east

      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easily Adjusted
      • Good Footing
      • Legs Move Smoothly
      • Lightweight
      • Locks In Tight
      • Smooth Movement

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Good With Scope
        • Great With Telephoto
        • Outdoors
        • Sports

        Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

        the legs fallout swiftly and smoothly so easy to find the best position. Very easy to lock off. Solid platform and robust in windy conditions. Its not the lightest but having the scope or telephoto lens in place makes it work as a single unit. I use it with the 701hdv head which gives an excellent combination.
        Only niggle is not having the warm leg cuffs, although not crucial on a carbon tripod

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        25/1/2013
         
        5.0

        A good decision.

        By Composing Hands

        from West Sussex

        About Me Semi-Professional

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        Pros

        • Easily Adjusted
        • Good Footing
        • Lightweight
        • Locks In Tight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Outdoors

          Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

          I hovered over the aluminum version but in the end decided to go for the carbon fibre, it's about 1kg saved and I'm so glad I did. It feels beautifully made and the leg locking system has a positive feel when engaging. At full height and without using the centre column then adding a head and camera it becomes a little over eye level for me so no stooping down (I'm 5' 10").

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          2/1/2013
           
          5.0

          Great tripod

          By Rik

          from Preston

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easily Adjusted
          • Locks In Tight
          • Smooth Movement

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Outdoors

            Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

            I bought this after reviewing several different tripods on the Internet and at camera shops. I opted for this to use with my canon 5d mark II and my largest lens (100-400mm). As I am 6'2" I felt the extra height this tripod gave me and the added stability was worth the extra money. The fact that it is carbon fibre means that it isn't as cold when holding it (not as silly as it might sound when using it outdoors in winter!)

            Thanks WEX for the service offered and the advice given on your online chat service. I will be back once I have saved for the 808RC4!

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            16/12/2012
             
            4.0

            Really light an improvement

            By Matt

            from Cornwall

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            Pros

            • Easily Adjusted
            • Lightweight
            • Smooth Movement

            Cons

            • A Little Pricey

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Outdoors
            • Special Events
            • Sports
            • Travel

            Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

            I bought this as a third tripod to support one half of a slider dolly that I have to take time lapse on.

            It does the job my older Manfrotto 055 aluminium does but it's significantly lighter and if I had to choose one to take on a short trip with me it would no question be this one.

            It improves on the old model, the feature of making the centre column horizontal is very useful.

            All in all if you can afford it I'd go for it, but if you're not planning on traveling much with your tripod then maybe go for a cheaper aluminium one.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            15/12/2012
             
            3.0

            A bit of a Parson's Egg..

            By eyejewels

            from Brighton

            About Me Professional

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good Footing
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Difficult To Adjust
            • Jerky Movement

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Interiors

            Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

            Although the legs on this are easy to adjust and its fairly solid the central column is a nightmare to adjust - jerky twisting movement. Would prefer a geared column - bit late to realise now. Also disappointed that the legs aren't waterproof - no good for low tide on the beach. Having said that it is fairly portable and lightweight - too big for a travel tripod but good for studio and interiors.

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            14/10/2012
             
            4.0

            Brilliant

            By SimonH

            from London SW11

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            Pros

            • Easily Adjusted
            • Good Footing
            • Lightweight
            • Locks In Tight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Outdoors

              Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

              Delighted with the tripod. I considered the Pro4 buat am pleased I went for the 3 as otherwise I feel it would be too fiddly to adjust.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              30/6/2012

              (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Does what it should do.

              By Philip

              from Undisclosed

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              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easily Adjusted
              • Good Footing
              • Lightweight
              • Locks In Tight
              • Smooth Movement

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home
                • Outdoors
                • Special Events
                • Sports
                • Travel

                Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

                Not a lot to say. It is a tripod. It doesn't annoy me by getting in the way. It is quite light and it is rigid. It is just one of those tools that does not draw attention to itself and does not detract from the business in hand.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                30/6/2012
                 
                5.0

                Less is more

                By Nico

                from Leatherhead, Surrey

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                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Compact
                • Easily Adjusted
                • Good Footing
                • Lightweight
                • Locks In Tight
                • Smooth Movement

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home
                  • Outdoors
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod:

                  Excellent for travel and quick to set-up

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fibre Tripod Specifications

                  Primary material Carbon Fibre
                  Colour Black
                  Weight (g) 1650
                  Max load (g) 8000
                  Min height (cm) 11.5
                  Max height (cm) 175
                  Leg sections 3
                  Horizontal centre column Yes
                  Closed length (cm) 65
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                  Range Manfrotto 055

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