For Manfrotto tripod 055XPROB Pro:
Through his soaked it does indeed a very strong impression, but it is also very stiff and up the well is mine res judicata consuming and really exhausting for me: o) If you always have to stand there in the same place and not constantly adjust or want to break down, but it sure is great.
Probably no carrying case is also supplied by the manufacturer so; o)
For Sirui:
The tripod makes a great impression so far. The workmanship is very good.
It is incredibly light, small pack size, easy to stow and stable.
The assembly and disassembly is easy and in seconds.
It can take any position in really. It's incredibly flexible and usable as a one-leg-stand.
I use it together with the Sirui G-20 Aluminum ball head 36mm.
It keeps my Nikon D5100 with a 105s lens and a Nikon SB-700 flash unit without problems.
Oh yes and the included carrying bag is also great!
So my recommendation to buy has it.
