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Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod with MHXPRO-BHQ2 Ball Head Kit

BH #MAMT055CXPK4 (B&H Kit)
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Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod with MHXPRO-BHQ2 Ball Head Kit
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 19.8 lb
  • Max Height: 71.5"
  • Min Height: 8.1"
  • Folded Length: 28.6"
This B&H Kit pairs a Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod with a MHXPRO-BHQ2 Ball Head. The tripod can hold 22.1 lb of gear, extends from 8.1" to 71.5", and folds down to 28.6" for transport. It features a Quick Power Lock System that allows you to completely extend the tripod legs with just one hand. Once set up, you can use the MT055CXPRO3's rapid center column in standard vertical mode or swing it into horizontal position like a boom with Manfrotto's 90° column feature. Enlarged tabs on the individual leg angle selectors allow you to get down to only 8.1" for macro work with the column in horizontal mode. And once you're down there you can attach any of Manfrotto's flexible or articulated arms to hold lights or reflectors via the Easy Link plug built into the tripod's spider.
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MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod with MHXPRO-BHQ2 Ball Head Kit Overview

This B&H Kit pairs a Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod with a MHXPRO-BHQ2 Ball Head. The tripod can hold 22.1 lb of gear, extends from 8.1" to 71.5", and folds down to 28.6" for transport. It features a Quick Power Lock System that allows you to completely extend the tripod legs with just one hand. Once set up, you can use the MT055CXPRO3's rapid center column in standard vertical mode or swing it into horizontal position like a boom with Manfrotto's 90° column feature. Enlarged tabs on the individual leg angle selectors allow you to get down to only 8.1" for macro work with the column in horizontal mode. And once you're down there you can attach any of Manfrotto's flexible or articulated arms to hold lights or reflectors via the Easy Link plug built into the tripod's spider.

The MHXPRO-BHQ2 ball head is made from magnesium alloy and has one lock for movement of the ball and another for 360° panning. A notch in the head has an angle selector that allows you to put your camera in portrait mode at either a 90 or 105° angle. Included with the head is a 200PL quick release plate for attaching your camera to the head.

Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod

The Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod is a 3-section support that replaces the 055CXPRO3 tripod. It has a load capacity of 44 lb and extends from 3.5" to 67". 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 3/8"-16 attachment for attaching accessories such as an LED light or a reflector via a compatible arm. 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.

UPC: 719821364641
Manfrotto XPRO Magnesium Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate

This XPRO Magnesium Ball Head from Manfrotto features an integrated RC2 quick release cam lock and a 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate. RC2 compatible quick release plates such as the 200PL-14 can be removed from the head by pulling the cam lock's spring-loaded lever, which also allows the plate to be instantly reattached. The cam lock also features a safety catch to prevent the 200PL-14, or another compatible quick release plate from accidentally disconnecting.

The XPRO Magnesium Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate has a load capacity of 33.1 lb and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount. By loosening this XPRO Magnesium Ball Head's primary locking knob, its ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. Toward the ball head's base is a secondary locking knob that controls the ability to rotate the head 360°. An additional knob opposite the secondary locking knob can be rotated to apply tension control to the ball-and-socket joint's movements.

Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4"-20 mount can be connected to the 200PL-14 quick release plate which measures 1.7 x 2.1 x 0.4" and has a rubberized, non-slip surface.

XPRO Magnesium Ball Head
  • 33.1 lb load capacity
  • Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount
  • Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximize pan-and-tilt flexibility
  • Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control, is tiltable down to a 90° angle, and can be locked into place
  • Integrated RC2 quick release cam lock
  • Primary locking knob allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position
  • Secondary locking knob allows head to rotate 360°
  • Dedicated tension control knob for the ball-and-socket joint's movements
  • One bubble level for landscape orientations and one bubble level for portrait orientations
  • Durable, magnesium-alloy construction
200PL-14 Quick Release Plate
  • Compatible with Manfrotto RC2 quick release cam lock
  • Measures 1.7 x 2.1 x 0.4" and has a rubberized, non-slip surface
  • 1/4"-20 mount
  • Durable, aluminum-alloy construction
UPC: 719821378297

Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Specs

Key Specs
Load Capacity
44 lb / 20 kg
Head Mount Type
3/8"-16 Male
Maximum Working Height
67" / 170.2 cm
Minimum Working Height
3.5" / 8.9 cm
Closed Length
24" / 61 cm
Materials
Carbon Fiber
Weight
4.3 lb / 2 kg
Leg Lock Type
Flip Lock
Leg Sections
3
General
Load Capacity
44 lb / 20 kg
Head Mount Type
3/8"-16 Male
Maximum Working Height
67" / 170.2 cm
Max Height without Center Column
55" / 139.7 cm
Minimum Working Height
3.5" / 8.9 cm
Closed Length
24" / 61 cm
Materials
Carbon Fiber
Weight
4.3 lb / 2 kg
Legs
Leg Lock Type
Flip Lock
Independent Leg Spread
Yes
Leg Sections
3
Bubble Level
Yes
Center Column
Center Column Sections
1
Center Column Extension Type
Rapid
Lateral / 90-Degree Center Column
Yes
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
25 x 5.5 x 5.5"

Manfrotto XPRO Magnesium Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate Specs

Key Specs
Head Type
Ball Head
Base Mount
3/8"-16 Female
Camera Mounting Screw
1/4"-20 Male
Quick Release Plate Type
RC2
Friction Control
Yes
Load Capacity
33.1 lb / 15 kg
Weight
17.6 oz / 0.5 kg
Head
Head Type
Ball Head
Base Mount
3/8"-16 Female
Camera Mounting Screw
1/4"-20 Male
Quick Release Plate Type
RC2
Number of Bubble Levels
2
Friction Control
Yes
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Ball Sphere Diameter
1.77" / 45.0 mm
Pan & Tilt Range
Lateral Tilt
-90° to +40°
Vertical Tilt
+40° to -40°
Panning Range
360°
General
Load Capacity
33.1 lb / 15 kg
Weight
17.6 oz / 0.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.3 x 4.9 x 3.65"

MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod with MHXPRO-BHQ2 Ball Head Kit Reviews

Very solid and stable

By Bryan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-19

We bought this tripod and head for use with a large spotting scope. The tripod has a load of nice features that all function well. The scope is rock solid, even on not level ground. My only compliant is the locking mechanisms on the legs gave me a nasty pinch, however the instructions did warn of such a possibility. The head is also high quality and has many options for adjusting angles. This is the quality one would expect for the rather hefty price.

My files say I bought it 2008 yearend

By linda
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-22

It is still working. After a 24 day trip to Iceland in September 2022, I realize that I had too many days at a Black Sand Beach photographing Ice from a glacier melting at the beach. I now really need to service it. In my hotel room, I took the tripod into the shower. But that can only do so much. While on a group tour with 4 other people, I had to collapse the tripod, when there was still sand on it. In Retrospect, either I or the tour company should have had a water bottle at the doorway to the van to wash the legs before collapsing. If anyone has tips on cleaning this tripod, please advise!

Nice Tripod For My Spotting Scope For Birding!

By Jeff
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-03

This tripod is everything it purports to be. It works great with my spotting scope for birding, i.e., it's nice and light for when I'm carrying the scope on foot into prime birding spots. I love the flip levers for the tripod leg extenders - they make for a much faster and stable set-up of the scope, a sometimes critical time saver when birding.

Manfrotto, the Way to Go

By Dave
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-28

I have been using Manfrotto tripods for several years now. Recently my tripod and ball head was stolen and I had to get a new tripod. Without hesitation, I ordered the Manfrotto MT955CXPRO3 AND the XPRO ball head. I highly recommend the Manfrotto line and B&H's great pricing.

Very high quality tripod

By Kevin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-23

B and H shipped the tripod very quickly and very well packed. The Manfrotto tripod is extremely high quality. Very good workmanship. I'm going to mount my Nikkor 200-500mm lens and D800E on it, and see how everything works. Very satisfied so far though.

Lightweight tripod

By Jon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-08

works as expected

Very Sturdy and Great for Macro Work

By Charles
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-09

I've been getting more interested in Macro work and found one of my limitations is getting close enough to the ground to shoot small flowers and insects. This Manfrotto MT055 Carbon Fiber Tripod lets me do that. It's a very sturdy tripod. Far more so than my other tripods. The flip out leg locks work stiffly but they give great assurance that the will hold your equipment without failure. The legs splay out to just inches from the ground. The center post is great because it easily pops up and rotates 45 degrees to be parallel to the ground. I find this very useful. I know that extending that post out fully makes the setup feel a little unsteady, especially if your camera and lens have any significant weight to them. I bring it back half way and there's no problem. The XPO Ball Head that came in the lit is great. It operates smoothly, locks into a position quickly and holds that position very well. The Quick Release System let's me place my camera in and tighten the arca-type base to hold the camera. Releasing it involves losening the slightly then pushing a button the release the camera. Is you don't change the locking know, installing the camera the next time is a matter of pushing it on until you here the audible click. Tighten firmly and you're done! The levers and knobs on the ball head are large enough to operate even with gloves on and if you have something that the levers hit or interfere with, you can reposition the lever's orientation. The tripod and head are a little on the heavy side even with the carbon fiber. I could see it getting a little weighty on a long hike but I think I would put up with the weight for the sturdiness.

Good and sturdy

By Richie
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-23

After I returned my original order which was damaged in transit, I was able to order the same combo at the same discounted price even though the sale was already over. Kudos to B&H customer service. The difference between this carbon fiber model against the aluminum is only 500 grams, but it makes a big difference. The aluminum version seems more steadier though, maybe because of the weight. The carbon fiber's joints, the one that joins the section of the legs are made of plastic instead of metal like that of the aluminum version. If you want a sturdy tripod, get this version instead of the smaller ones. You can still make it stand low by adjusting the legs and not fully extending it.

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I need a good tutorial on how to tighten the ...

I need a good tutorial on how to tighten the legs. This is my second tripod where the legs become loose over time. Can someone direct me to a tutorial?
Asked by: Raquel
Although there isn't a tutorial on this topic, Manfrotto suggests that 3 turns on the screw that secures the leg locks with the provided tool would suffice.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2022-03-16

Is the flip lock made of plastic, or metal, or ...

Is the flip lock made of plastic, or metal, or combination both plastic and metal ?
Asked by: Dan
It's a combination of metal and plastic. The lock collar is metal and the lever is plastic.
Answered by: Cuong
Date published: 2020-12-17

question

I have the optional Manfrotto 555B center column with adjustable half ball. I am able to remove the bottom adjustment knob so as to have a smooth bottom end of the center column. I know the new MT055CXPRO3 tripod legs has a single button feature to release the legs. Would I still be able to use my center column with these tripod legs? Even if I have to remove the adjustment knob to install it and them reinstall the knob again is ok with me. Even if it means I cannot use the one button feature.Thanks
Asked by: Anonymous
The Manfrotto 555B center column with adjustable half ball will not work with that tripod. It works with these tripods, http://bhpho.to/1mruPHW
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Can l turn the center column of this tripod ...

Can l turn the center column of this tripod upside-down? (If not which model allows me to do it?)
Asked by: Sergio
No you cant turn the center column upside-down. to get closer to the ground you can move the center column right up and turn it to 90 degrees and splay the legs to their widest point.
Answered by: Trevor
Date published: 2021-04-06

Are the carbon fiber legs more rigid than the ...

Are the carbon fiber legs more rigid than the aluminum? I ask bc I have the mt055pro3 aluminum but I think one of the sections bent slightly so getting it open and closed is a real hassle. Also, is there any concern with the carbon fiber breaking in cold weather?
Asked by: James
Actually cold weather is a reason to get a carbon fiber tripod; if you compare to the aluminum version you'll see a grip on one of the legs to be able to handle it, especially with bare hands. Carbon fiber is more rigid than metal and better for absorbing impact and vibrations.
Answered by: William
Date published: 2022-02-24

I have a L bracket (Arca Swiss), will this fit ...

I have a L bracket (Arca Swiss), will this fit the PL-200 or will I need a different L bracket?
Asked by: Nancy
This head is only compatible with Manfrotto type plates. You would have to get an Arca Swiss compatible ball head. You can click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/2RLwy35
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-01-31

Is there a gimble head that would also work with ...

Is there a gimble head that would also work with this tripod? Looking to use with a D500 + Sigma 150-600C.
Asked by: Matthew
The Oben GH-50 Gimbal Head is compatible with the Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod. This is a Good head for the Sigma 150-600mm lens and the Nikon D500. Here is the link: https://bhpho.to/2MExMsJ
Answered by: Lawrence
Date published: 2019-01-30

Does it come with a carrying case

Does it come with a carrying case
Asked by: Anonymous
No it does not come with a carrying case
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-01-28
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