A tripod head is required and not included with these legs. Be sure you purchase a tripod head to attach to your camera.
The Manfrotto 057 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod w/ Geared Center Column is a heavy-duty tripod that's intended for use with video cameras and large still cameras. With a 26.5 lb load capacity, the lightweight carbon fiber leg tubes of the 057 tripod provide rigid support even under a considerable amount of weight.
The tripod's geared center column provides maximum precision when you're setting the camera position. The column has a non-rotating, three-faceted design for increased system stability. To enable extremely low-angle shooting, you can unscrew the center-post collar, remove the center column, and attach the collar directly to the included low-angle adapter (through the chassis). With this method the 057 tripod can achieve a minimum height of 8.7".
The round carbon fiber legs feature user-adjustable flip locks to free and secure the leg stages. An included key for tightening the flip locks attaches to a leg for ever-ready access. With both the legs and the center column fully extended, the tripod reaches a maximum height of 61.8".
| General | |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity |
Normal mode: 26.5 lb (12 kg) With short column: 39.7 lb (18 kg) |
| Head Attachment Fitting | 3/8"-16 screw |
| Maximum Height | 61.8" (157.0 cm) |
| Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | 52.0" (132.0 cm) |
| Minimum Height | 8.7" (22.0 cm) |
| Folded Length | 24.4" (62.0 cm) |
| Weight | 6.6 lb (3 kg) |
| Legs | |
|---|---|
| Material | Carbon fiber |
| Leg Stages/Sections | 2/3 |
| Diameter | Leg tubes: 1.54, 1.35, 1.15" (39.2, 34.2, 29.2mm) |
| Leg Lock Type | Flip lock (user-adjustable) |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Leg Angles | 23, 50, 75° |
| Spiked/Retractable Feet | Yes/yes |
| Center Brace | No |
| Center Column | |
|---|---|
| Center Column Type | Rapid (non-rotating, removable) |
| Center Column Sections | 1 |
| Diameter | 1.38" (35mm) |