Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks
The Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs builds on the success of the 3011/3021 series, but has been redesigned to offer even better ergonomics of the leg-angle release mechanism. It can reach a maximum working height of 70" (178 cm), with a folded length of 24" (61 cm).
With less features than the 055XB or 055XBPRO and a simpler design, this model is about 0.5 lb lighter, and a more economical choice. It is ideal for use with 35mm and light medium format photographic cameras, and digital or conventional type video camcorders.
- 3-faceted center column which totally eliminates column rotation
- Four leg-angle settings (25,46,66 & 88°)
| Maximum Height | 70.3" (178.5cm) |
| Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | 54.1" (137.5cm) |
| Minimum Height | 18.9" (48.0cm) |
| Folded Length | 24" (61.0cm) |
| Load Capacity | 15.4 lbs (7kg) |
| Leg Sections | 3 |
| Leg Lock Type | Wing nuts |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Center Column Sections | 1 |
| Center Column Type | Rapid sliding |
| Center Brace | No |
| Spiked Feet | No |
| Head Type | None |
| Head Mount Thread Size | 3/8" |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1kg) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 57 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Stable (55)
- Unfolds quickly (30)
- Lightweight (26)
- Folds away (25)
- Durable (4)
Cons
- Heavy (8)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (29)
- Portraits (25)
- Night shots (22)
- Video (21)
- Wildlife (14)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (16), Semi-pro photographer (15), Pro photographer (9), Casual photographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (34)
Most Liked Positive Review
Sturdy Tripod For The Money
This is a good, basic, reliable tripod that is a good value for the price. I use this tripod for night photography, macro photography, landscapes, portraits and for other occasions when I ...Read complete review
This is a good, basic, reliable tripod that is a good value for the price. I use this tripod for night photography, macro photography, landscapes, portraits and for other occasions when I do not need to carry the tripod all day. All the parts and hardware are high quality and the the wing nut leg locks will not jam if they get a bit of sand or grit in them (unlike the Gitzo twist locks). I have owned several Manfrotto tripods in the past:[...]The drawback of this tripod is that the aluminum legs are more prone to transmit vibration than carbon fiber legs, and the aluminum legs add about 1 lb. in weight as compared to a carbon fiber model with similar load capacity. However, this tripod costs less than 1/2 the price of the comparable Manfrotto carbon fiber model. I have a carbon fiber tripod that I use for travel and hiking, but I am very happy with the 055XDB for occasions when I need a sturdier tripod. I simply added an Acrotech head that weighs about 1 lbs less than the Really Right Stuff BH-55 head that I was considering and got a very stable support for a lot less money.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Sturdy and light
Already own two other Manfrotto tripods, so knew I was getting a great product. This tripod is tall enough to use without having to bend over much, and light enough to cart on a...Read complete review
Already own two other Manfrotto tripods, so knew I was getting a great product. This tripod is tall enough to use without having to bend over much, and light enough to cart on a backpack all day. I didn't like the redesign of the leg locks. My other two have the flip lock, which is very easy to use. This one has twist knobs, which are going to be hard to use in cold weather, as they are already stiff to turn.
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Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Great product. Very strong. Amazing price!!! I switched it out from a pair of legs that were twice as much and this one is way better. I love the wing nuts and they are cheaper than the clamps. Extents high. Also is light even though it's not carbon fiber. Great choice!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
This is a good all-around tripod for most uses aside from extremely heavy gear. Setup and breakdown are very easy and it's lightweight enough to carry on a shoulder for fairly long distances.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Macros
- Portraits
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Great tripod for the money. I like the ball head a lot. Wanted a more flexible tripod so I can get soem unique angles. So far I am very happy with this one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
It's a great tripod that could be use for the life. It's not light weight but it could be easily transported. I recommend it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Height
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Video
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
These sticks are solid, and they go super high. It's perfect as a run-and-gun tripod for shooting video. I have a Bogen 501HDV head on mine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
The 055XDB tripod is very solid, and high enough. But it may be too heavy to take photo everywhere.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Much lighter than my old tripod. Very sturdy and professional
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Used for middle school video production class. Very durable and strong.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Video
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
I use this for a Canon 7D for still photography as well as video. It is very nice to one piece of gear that covers all of my needs. It is sturdy, well built and easy to use. I don't think I realized that each leg is secured by a twist knob vs. just a quick release valve, and it is admittedly a little heavier than I thought, but still very easy to use and very portable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
- No leveler
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Lightweight and mobile. Does not have attached leveler which is a downside.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
This tripod is built with solid construction and is not too heavy to take with you anywhere you go.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Cheap
- Good Stability
- Tall
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Nice and tall, so for 6 foot people like myself I don't have to bend over the tripod.
Construction seems stable and sturdy - probably not as light as the 190 model. I've bought them for a school thinking that they should be able to take some abuse.
Twist tie style locks, not flaps if that matters to you.
The XDB model is the cheapest style - there's no bubble, but you're still getting a manfrotto product. I just wanted a step up from the cheap ones but still reasonable on the pocketbook.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
This is by far the best tripod I've ever owned. Very sturdy and easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Great Height
Cons
- Heavy
- No threaded hole
- Silly hangers
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Video
- When not carrying it far
- When you need height
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
i use this in a high school auditorium to record band & orchestra performances. it has great height when fully extended, so i am able to get above everyone's head without obstructions.
personally, i like this type of leg lock over the cam type.
it has a hook of sorts that you're supposed to use to hang a bag or accessories, but i would never do that. instead, i'd rather have a threaded hole to attach a lightweight lcd monitor.
it's a bit on the heavy side -- wouldnt want to lug this all over the place -- but the price and height were my main factors.
see my separate review of the 700RC2 video head.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Very stable tripod, many like the weight of carbon fiber over aluminum, but for me personally the weight doesn't bother me, especially when you take into the account the price difference of carbon fiber versus aluminum legs. The wing nuts work well, i quite like them... i was a little anxious about them at first, but am happy so far... we'll have to see how they hold up down the road a ways..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Good price and nice product. The tripod matches exactly what the website describes. I am a journalism student, and I always looking for affordable photography equipments. I compared different companies sell this tripod online, and found B&H has a better deal.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Tripod is steady and easy to setup. It has been a
great tool in the field and studio.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
- Twist leg locks
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
Already own two other Manfrotto tripods, so knew I was getting a great product. This tripod is tall enough to use without having to bend over much, and light enough to cart on a backpack all day. I didn't like the redesign of the leg locks. My other two have the flip lock, which is very easy to use. This one has twist knobs, which are going to be hard to use in cold weather, as they are already stiff to turn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
nice and sturdy
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 055XDB Tripod Legs (Black), with Wing-Nut Leg Locks:
This tripod is great with any video camera even DSLRs. Its a very sturdy tripod that you don't have to worry about tipping over. Its easy to balance using any tripod head. One of the best things about this tripod is that you can adjust the angle of the legs, so if you get caught in a tight spot each leg can extend to 90 degrees which is helpful when shooting in cars or on stairs and you cant place all three legs on the same level. The tripod is great for traveling, it folds up to about 2 feet, so I am able to strap it to my camera bag and carry it on the plane with me and stow it in the overhead compartment. This tripod always comes with me on vacation. I am extremely satisfied with this product and wouldn't go with any other brand than Manfrotto.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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