Originally posted by gdog: I have the manfrotto 055 XB, it is a very solid tripod, very well build, i have taken it into sea, sand, dirt and all it was needed to do was some cleaning with a wet cloth, the only disadvantage is it's weight.
Giannis
Thanks Giannis,
I notice your 055 XB is around 2.30 kg, so with you saying it is a little heavy it makes me pause for thought as the 055 XPROB is even heavier at 2.40kg. I guess there's always a compromise to be struck somewhere over portability and sturdiness. How do you tend to use yours? Do you tend to pick a spot and stay put or do you find it manageable to move it from place to place during an outing?
Paul