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Guess we are all getting these Black Friday announcements, but I love this tripod and I know I paid more for mine and I bought it used.

Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod Legs, 15.40lbs Capacity 055XPROB

stormtech · 11-19-2012, 12:27 PM

Wow - great price on a great tripod!

I've had mine now for over a year, and has proven itself to be the perfect tripod for my use many times.

WWIFA · 11-19-2012, 04:53 PM

Thanks for this. I had just looked at this one a couple days ago in the used section at Adorama. For 189.00 it also came with a ball head.
Anyway I just purchased this new one for 99.00. Thanks.
Bruce

jtkratzer · 11-19-2012, 05:13 PM

How sturdy is it at max height? I'm about 6' tall and in guessing I would need it fully extended.

stormtech · 11-19-2012, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

How sturdy is it at max height? I'm about 6' tall and in guessing I would need it fully extended.

I'm 6'1" and it is just right with the center column all the way down - that is with a ball head installed. So, very sturdy being the center column is fully retracted.

**crewl1** · 11-19-2012, 05:49 PM

It is very sturdy with the column down as Stan says. I am not that tall so actually have to sometimes keep the lowest set of legs part way in, as this is a tall tripod.

I've not really used mine with the tube up, but I have used it with the tube clamped sideways and it is plenty solid even in that configuration.

**crewl1** · 11-19-2012, 05:57 PM

BTW, if you need a case I found this padded one very reasonable and large enough to hold the 055 with Chinese Gimbal head installed.
Vidpro 35" Tripod Carrying Case with Strap for Bogen Manfrotto Sunpak Vanguard | eBay

jtkratzer · 11-19-2012, 06:03 PM

I guess I just need to add a head to this thing. I'm in need a tripod that isn't a tired hand me down. I was thinking of getting one of the Gorillapod Focus with a ball head, too.

**crewl1** · 11-19-2012, 06:11 PM

Just be aware this one is aluminum so it is not a lightweight unit, but it is very solid and versatile with the sideways flipping head. This one is needed if you have big lenses.

**Ash** · 11-19-2012, 06:40 PM

Highly acclaimed tripod for good reason. I have the older and smaller 190PROB and even that one has served me well with the heaviest of Pentax's gear.

stormtech · 11-19-2012, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

BTW, if you need a case I found this padded one very reasonable and large enough to hold the 055 with Chinese Gimbal head installed.
Vidpro 35" Tripod Carrying Case with Strap for Bogen Manfrotto Sunpak Vanguard | eBay

Thanks for that Larry - on my wish list now.

cardinal43 · 11-20-2012, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

How sturdy is it at max height? I'm about 6' tall and in guessing I would need it fully extended.

I'm 6'5" and I find it to be very sturdy. I can crank the center section above my eye sight, and it is still sturdy. I have never shot anything at that height, just wanted to see how sturdy it was. Have had mine for about 3 years and I have no complaints other than after hauling it around all day I find myself wishing it was carbon fiber. I think I paid about $185 for the legs + Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head.

cardinal43 · 11-20-2012, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

BTW, if you need a case I found this padded one very reasonable and large enough to hold the 055 with Chinese Gimbal head installed.
Vidpro 35" Tripod Carrying Case with Strap for Bogen Manfrotto Sunpak Vanguard | eBay

Thanks for the link, I just ordered one. Can't believe I have had this tripod for almost 3 years and never bought a case for it.

**crewl1** · 11-20-2012, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by cardinal43

Thanks for the link, I just ordered one. Can't believe I have had this tripod for almost 3 years and never bought a case for it.

You'll be glad you did - at 12 bucks it's a no-brainer, and it is solid - they could sell it for more easily.

cardinal43 · 11-20-2012, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

You'll be glad you did - at 12 bucks it's a no-brainer, and it is solid - they could sell it for more easily.

Thanks. It actually cost me 14 bucks as I threw in $2 for the world food something or other that was on the paypal page, but it was for a good cause.

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11-19-2012, 12:27 PM	#2
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Wow - great price on a great tripod! I've had mine now for over a year, and has proven itself to be the perfect tripod for my use many times.

11-19-2012, 04:53 PM	#3
WWIFA Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand County, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 325	Thanks for this. I had just looked at this one a couple days ago in the used section at Adorama. For 189.00 it also came with a ball head. Anyway I just purchased this new one for 99.00. Thanks. Bruce

11-19-2012, 05:13 PM	#4
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	How sturdy is it at max height? I'm about 6' tall and in guessing I would need it fully extended.

11-19-2012, 05:19 PM	#5
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by jtkratzer How sturdy is it at max height? I'm about 6' tall and in guessing I would need it fully extended. I'm 6'1" and it is just right with the center column all the way down - that is with a ball head installed. So, very sturdy being the center column is fully retracted.

11-19-2012, 05:49 PM	#6
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807 Original Poster	It is very sturdy with the column down as Stan says. I am not that tall so actually have to sometimes keep the lowest set of legs part way in, as this is a tall tripod. I've not really used mine with the tube up, but I have used it with the tube clamped sideways and it is plenty solid even in that configuration.

11-19-2012, 05:57 PM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807 Original Poster	BTW, if you need a case I found this padded one very reasonable and large enough to hold the 055 with Chinese Gimbal head installed. Vidpro 35" Tripod Carrying Case with Strap for Bogen Manfrotto Sunpak Vanguard \| eBay

11-19-2012, 06:03 PM	#8
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	I guess I just need to add a head to this thing. I'm in need a tripod that isn't a tired hand me down. I was thinking of getting one of the Gorillapod Focus with a ball head, too.

11-19-2012, 06:11 PM	#9
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807 Original Poster	Just be aware this one is aluminum so it is not a lightweight unit, but it is very solid and versatile with the sideways flipping head. This one is needed if you have big lenses.

11-19-2012, 06:40 PM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Highly acclaimed tripod for good reason. I have the older and smaller 190PROB and even that one has served me well with the heaviest of Pentax's gear.

11-19-2012, 07:06 PM	#11
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by crewl1 BTW, if you need a case I found this padded one very reasonable and large enough to hold the 055 with Chinese Gimbal head installed. Vidpro 35" Tripod Carrying Case with Strap for Bogen Manfrotto Sunpak Vanguard \| eBay Thanks for that Larry - on my wish list now.

11-20-2012, 09:32 AM	#12
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by jtkratzer How sturdy is it at max height? I'm about 6' tall and in guessing I would need it fully extended. I'm 6'5" and I find it to be very sturdy. I can crank the center section above my eye sight, and it is still sturdy. I have never shot anything at that height, just wanted to see how sturdy it was. Have had mine for about 3 years and I have no complaints other than after hauling it around all day I find myself wishing it was carbon fiber. I think I paid about $185 for the legs + Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head.

11-20-2012, 09:42 AM	#13
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by crewl1 BTW, if you need a case I found this padded one very reasonable and large enough to hold the 055 with Chinese Gimbal head installed. Vidpro 35" Tripod Carrying Case with Strap for Bogen Manfrotto Sunpak Vanguard \| eBay Thanks for the link, I just ordered one. Can't believe I have had this tripod for almost 3 years and never bought a case for it.

11-20-2012, 10:37 AM	#14
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807 Original Poster	Originally posted by cardinal43 Thanks for the link, I just ordered one. Can't believe I have had this tripod for almost 3 years and never bought a case for it. You'll be glad you did - at 12 bucks it's a no-brainer, and it is solid - they could sell it for more easily.

11-20-2012, 05:38 PM	#15
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by crewl1 You'll be glad you did - at 12 bucks it's a no-brainer, and it is solid - they could sell it for more easily. Thanks. It actually cost me 14 bucks as I threw in $2 for the world food something or other that was on the paypal page, but it was for a good cause.

Manfrotto 055XPROB $99 aft rebate at Adorama

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