The all-rounder among tripods

The Manfrotto 055XPROB in the old version I had ever had in the distant past. In the belief that a more stable and larger above all stand around with me having to grind, I made it in favor of a 475 time. But you start using I regretted this decision bitterly. After only a short residence time and is then left when me a good 144er fell into the hands. Although this is a perfectly adequate tripod, but the flexibility of a 055 can not come close unfortunately. For my birthday, the relationship has then had pity on me and showered me poor wretch with vouchers made by Amazon, so I came back to enjoy a 055.

Since progress does not stop even before such profane things like tripods has the new greatly developed and improved compared to my friends from that time version. As should be mentioned first the new locks of the tripod legs. They are now significantly upgraded and more robust. The mechanism for the fold-down center column has also been improved and completely new addition is a dragonfly, which allows easy adjustment of the whole tripod.

I have the version in aluminum. This is certainly once again a corner heavier than the carbon. The peppered charge it was me for the short weight but not worth it as the head (in my case a 405 geared head) anyway the lower weight of the carbon version frustrates again and again too much brings it from a handling aspect when worn into imbalance. That was also the reason why the 190 did not come from the same manufacturer into consideration. As my cameras bring in connection with my favorite lenses anyway a stately weight on the scale falls a smaller stand than the 055 already out of the preselection.

Yes, there are wonderful tripods company Gitzo, who play in this league. Unfortunately, I do not play in the league of the called prices there. Other manufacturers have great tripods on offer, some of which are even cheaper. But me the flexibility has convinced the 055 with the center column and the up close to the ground adjustable tripod legs compared to its competitors.

What I have learned from several years of trial and error when it comes to tripods teaches me not to take any further compromises more. Therefore, a clear recommendation to look at this tripod a closer if necessary.