Manfrotto 055 Magnesium Ball Head with Q5 Quick Release
The Manfrotto 055 Magnesium Ball Head with Q5 Quick Release is a sturdy, professional ball head with separate controls for tilt, pan, and friction that enable precise positioning. With a 26.5 lb load capacity and a sliding camera plate with 3/8"-16 & 1/4"-20 screws, the durable head is suitable for just about any camera.
The 055 head's lateral tilt ranges from -100° to +40°, and pan is a full 360°. With the head's independent pan lock, its state-of-the-art materials & technology that enable smooth movements, plus the degree markers around the base, the 055 is well-suited for precise panoramic photography.
The head's quick-release mechanism is the innovative Q5 system, which offers excellent ergonomics & speed as well as light weight. The 055 head includes a 501PL sliding plate that enables precise weight balance for cameras with long lenses and other heavy equipment. The plate has a location pin, making it suitable for video cameras.
- Perfect companion for Manfrotto 055 carbon-fiber tripods
- Innovative RC5 quick-release system is ideal for heavy equipment and cameras with long lenses
- Portrait angle selector (90-100°) for finer control over positioning
- Three spirit levels for precise levelling in both portrait & landscape orientations
- Constructed of lightweight magnesium (weighs 2.2 lb)
- Patent-pending design
| Load Capacity | 26.5 lb (12 kg) |
| Ball Sphere Diameter | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Quick Release | Yes, Q5 system |
| Camera Mount Plate | 501PL sliding quick-release plate with 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screws |
| Spirit Level | Yes, 2 |
| Tension Control | Yes |
| Separate Panning Lock | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Thread Size | 3/8"-16 |
| Tilt Range | -100° to +40° lateral tilt |
| Pan Range | 360° |
| Material | Magnesium |
| Color | Smoke |
| Height | 5.3" (13.5 cm) |
| Maximum Diameter | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | 2.2 lb (1 kg) |
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attaches firmly (3)
- Large range of motion (3)
- Stable (3)
- Strong clamp (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
- Well Made
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 055 Magnesium Ball Head with Q5 Quick Release:
this product is very sturdy and easy to use. i like that i can adjust the position of the camera on the head especially when we use a heavier lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
Comments about Manfrotto 055 Magnesium Ball Head with Q5 Quick Release:
Manfrotto does tend to cost a lot more than other brands but its always guaranteed to work as advertised. This ball head supports my Nikon D300 attached to an extended battery and a 70-200mm VR II lens. That is a lot of weight to hold when I position the camera lens pointing down at the floor to shoot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- Complicated Controls
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 055 Magnesium Ball Head with Q5 Quick Release:
We are a Pro Video prod. co. Use Manfrotto stix and fluid heads based on bang / buck. Needed a ball head for DSLR vertical shots (ever notice how you can't turn a DSLR vertical on a fluid head?).
This piece is built like a tank and almost as heavy (good thing its mag. not steel!) Takes real getting used to if youre used to fluid heads. Eventually learned how to get fine adjustments. There are only plastic friction plates so no use at all for video ... but that's not why we bought it. The top plate is interchangeable with the 501 fluid head so we love the entire line.
If we knew more about ball heads maybe this one gets 5 stars ... but we find it a bit stiff and hard to adjust ... still can't figure out two knobs!
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What's in the Box
- 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 & 3/8" Screws
- 2 Year Limited Warranty + 8 Year Extension upon Online Registration
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