Manfrotto MT055CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod
The Manfrotto MT055CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod is a 4-section support that replaces the 055CXPRO4 tripod. It has a load capacity of 19.8 lb and extends from 3.5" to 66.9". Its carbon fiber legs are secured by the Quick Power Locks. These updated flip locks increase the tripod's rigidity by 50% compared to its predecessor.
A redesigned center column has a "one finger" operation, and includes an Easy Link attachment for attaching accessories such as an LED light or a reflector. The center column can be positioned horizontally, allowing for low-angle and macro photography. The upper disc where a tripod head is mounted has been redesigned as well, and now has a bull's eye bubble level that rotates 360° so you can locate it where you can see it. This allows you to level your camera on both the horizontal and vertical planes.
Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base (3/8"-16 Connection)
The Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base (3/8"-16 Connection) is an affordable yet remarkably full-featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology (inherited from the 509HD and 504HD heads). The 502HD is designed for executing cinematic moves with compact camcorders and DSLR video cameras.
Weight capacity is 12.2 lb and counterbalance supports 8.8 lb. It can support 13 lb as a static weight. The balance plate's 3.27" range allows you to correct for uneven payloads that might be due to matte boxes or exotic DSLR rig configurations.
The bridging technology ensures that the pan friction control is intuitive and easy to set, but also protected against knocks. There are of course independent locks for pan and tilt, and drag for both is selectable in a continuous range from zero to the max level. This allows you to operate the head in a confident, smooth manner using the included pan bar.
Manfrotto MT055CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod
Material | Carbon Fiber Tubing + Magnesium Castings |
Attaches by | 3/8 Attachment Type |
Centre Column | Rapid |
Column Cross Section | Three-Faceted |
Column Tube Diameter | 28mm |
Leg Angles | 25deg., 46deg., 66deg., 88deg. |
Leg Cross Section | Round |
Leg Sections | 4 |
Legs Tube Diameter | 29.2mm, 24.8mm, 20.4mm, 16mm |
Section Centre Column | 1 |
Load Capacity | 19.84lbs (8.99kg) |
Closed Length | 21.25" (54cm) |
Height | Min: 3.54" (9.0cm) Max: 66.93" (170.00cm) Maximum Height (with Centre Column Down): 55.12" (140.00cm) |
Weight | 4.63lbs (2.10kg) |
Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base (3/8"-16 Connection)
Load Capacity 12.2 lb static (5.5 kg)
Counterbalance supports 8.8 lb (4 kg)Diameter/Thread 3/8"-16 thread Counter Balance System Spring-loaded Counter Balance Range One fixed spring for 8.8 lb (4 kg) camera weight Center of Gravity Not specified by manufacturer Quick Release/Wedge Plate 504PLONG plate with 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screws Balance Plate 504PLONG plate slides 3.27" (83.0 mm) Tilt Drag Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level Tilt Range -80° to +90° tilt range front to back Tilt Lock Yes Spring Loaded Counter Balance Yes Pan Drag Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level Pan Range 360° Pan Lock Yes Pan Bar 1 included
2 possible positionsLeveling Bubble/Illuminated Yes/not specified by manufacturer Material Aluminum Color Black Temperature Range -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) Height 5.12 in (13.0 cm) Weight 3.53 lb (1.6 kg)
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