Manfrotto 055XPRO 3-Section Tripod with BHQ2 Ball Head

SET UP AND FRAME WITH CONFIDENCE

The three-section aluminium tripod supports a safety payload of 15 kg under UNI/PdR 105:2021 and reaches a maximum height of 181.5 cm. Quick Power Lock secures each leg section for rigidity and stability; the levers can be released together for quick, comfortable setup. Independently adjustable leg angles help position the tripod on uneven ground.

The redesigned centre-column mechanism works with one finger. Extend it vertically for height or swing it horizontally for low-angle, macro and overhead photography, without removing the mounted camera. The top casting includes an Easy Link connector for an LED light, reflector or other accessory mounted on a suitable arm or bracket. The bubble level on the upper disc rotates through 360°, so you can place it where it remains visible rather than hidden behind the camera or head.

PRECISE BALL-HEAD CONTROL

The supplied MHXPRO-BHQ2 XPRO ball head has separate controls for ball locking, 360° panoramic rotation and friction. Adjust the resistance to balance the camera and refine its position before locking the frame. Two bubble levels on the head help keep the horizon level; the numbered scale around its base helps repeat precise panoramic positions.

The RC2/Q2 quick-release system and supplied 200PL-14 plate make attaching and removing the camera convenient. The plate carries a 1/4″ camera screw; the tripod-to-head interface is 3/8″. Folded length is 72.5 cm and the complete kit weighs 3 kg. A carrying bag is not included.

LOW-ANGLE WORK WITHOUT GUESSWORK

The manufacturer lists a minimum height of 9 cm for the tripod configuration. This is not a promise that a camera fitted on the supplied ball head will sit 9 cm above the ground: actual camera height depends on head, plate and column position. Use the horizontal column and independent leg angles to arrange the required low viewpoint.