Manfrotto 055 Carbon Tripod 3XPRO 4 Seg BHQR

Manfrotto 055 Carbon Tripod 3XPRO 4  Seg BHQR
Professional travel tripod
The Manfrotto 055 carbon tripod 3XPRO 4 segment with ball head and MOVE QR (MK055CXPRO4BHQR) is a high quality, lightweight carbon fiber tripod with XPRO ball head and MOVE quick release system, designed for professional photographers and videographers who require stability, flexibility and mobility for demanding recordings. With an innovative 90° center column mechanism and Quick-Power-Lock (QPL) leg quick releases, it is ideal for landscape, macro, architectural or studio photography.
Technical highlights: 
 
 
Compatibility: For cameras with 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 mount (e.g. Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 with 24-70mm lens). Maximum load capacity: 9kg (19.8lb). Item no.: MK055CXPRO4BHQR. 
 
 
 
Tripod: 
 
 
 
Material: 100% carbon fiber leg tubes (low vibration, high strength) with die-cast magnesium spider and shoulder, black anodized. Weight: 2.94 kg (6.48 lb, including ball head). 
 
 
 
4 leg segments with Quick-Power-Lock (QPL) lever locks for robust fixation and quick, one-handed assembly. 
 
 
 
Height range: 9 cm (3.54 inches, with horizontal center column) to 170 cm (66.9 inches, with extended center column). 
 
 
 
Working height without center column extension: 142 cm (55.9 inches). 
 
 
 
Pack size: 54.5 cm (21.5 inches). 
 
 
 
Four independent leg angles for flexible positioning on uneven surfaces. 
 
 
 
90° center column mechanism (Q90°) integrated into the tripod shoulder, enables quick switching from vertical to horizontal without dismantling the camera; ideal for macro or creative perspectives. 
 
 
 
Leveling bubble, freely rotatable around the center column, for precise alignment without obstructing visibility. 
 
 
 
Easy Link (3/8" thread) for accessories (e.g. LED lights, reflectors, microphones). 
 
 
 
Rubber feet for non-slip stand; optional suction/spike feet (e.g. Manfrotto 160SCK3) available.
 
 
 
 
 
XPRO ball head (MHXPRO-BHQ2): 
 
 
 
Material: magnesium, black anodized, for Lightness and stability. Head height: approx. 11.5 cm (4.53 inches). 
 
 
 
Quick release plate: 200PL-PRO (RC2 and Arca-Swiss compatible, aluminum with rubber inserts) with safety lock Quick release system for intuitive, quick camera mounting with one hand movement. 
 
 
 
Movements: 
 
 
 
360° panorama adjustment with independent pan lock 
 
 
 
Tilt: +90° / -40° (for portrait or macro).
 
 
 
 
 
Three controls: main button (ball lock), friction control (ball tension), panorama lock. 
 
 
 
Two Spirit levels (on head and plate) for precise horizontal and vertical alignment.
 
 
 
 
 
Functions: 
 
 
 
Lightweight and transportable: Carbon fiber and 4 segments ensure a compact pack size (54.5 cm) and low weight, ideal for traveling 
 
 
 
Quick assembly: Increase QPL lever closures Stiffness and enable one-handed opening; MOVE QR system accelerates camera assembly. 
 
 
 
Flexibility: 90° center column enables ground-level or horizontal recordings; four leg angles adapt to any terrain 
 Versatility: Easy Link supports studio accessories; ball head is suitable for photography and videography 
 
 
Stability: Carbon fiber dampens vibrations; QPL closures provide powerful fixation for heavy setups.
 
 
 
 
Scope of delivery: 
 
 
 
Manfrotto 055 carbon tripod (MT055CXPRO4), 
 
Instructions for use: 
 
 
Optimal for setups up to 9 kg for telephoto lenses (e.g. 70-200 mm f/2.8) Ballast on the hook or 2-second timer recommended to ensure stability in wind 
 
 
Users praise the robustness and flexibility (e.g. "perfect for macro with 60mm lens"), but complain about the risk of getting their fingers caught with QPL shutters, especially with gloves. Practice minimizes this.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The rotating leveling bubble is an advantage, but difficult to read in poor lighting conditions; external spirit level can help.