The Manfrotto MT057C3 is a professional three-section carbon fiber tripod with a manually adjustable aluminium centre column and a low-angle adapter. Weighing 2.8 kg, it offers a safe load capacity of 20 kg, a maximum height of 157 cm, a minimum height of 23 cm, and a collapsed length of 62 cm. Individually adjustable leg angles, Flip Lock mechanisms, and…
The Manfrotto MT057C3 is a professional three-section carbon fiber tripod with a manually adjustable aluminium centre column and a low-angle adapter. Weighing 2.8 kg, it offers a safe load capacity of 20 kg, a maximum height of 157 cm, a minimum height of 23 cm, and a collapsed length of 62 cm. Individually adjustable leg angles, Flip Lock mechanisms, and a spirit level make it a stable foundation for studio, landscape, architectural, and macro photography when used with a compatible 3/8″ threaded head.

The Manfrotto MT057C3 combines three-section carbon fiber legs with a manually adjustable aluminium centre column and an integrated adapter for low-angle shooting. With a load capacity of 20 kg and sturdy tube diameters, it provides stable support for precise photography.
The tripod extends to 157 cm, collapses to 23 cm, and folds down to 62 cm. Independent leg angles of 23°, 50°, and 75°, Flip Lock locks and a spirit level help ensure secure placement on various surfaces; the 3/8″ top thread is designed for a compatible head.
Choose one compatible head and a bag suited to the transported configuration. The assembled system is limited by its lowest-rated component, not automatically by the tripod’s 20 kg rating.
| Manufacturer: | Manfrotto |
| Category: | Tripods |
| Colour | Black |
| Head attachment thread | 3/8″ |
| Leg angles | 50° |
| Country of manufacture | Italy |
| Centre column mechanism | Rapid |
| Leg type | Single |
| Head attachment thread gender | Male |
| Load-rating standard | UNI/PdR105:2021 |
| Leg lock type | Flip Lock |
| Leg angles | 23° · 75° |
| Additional construction material | Aluminium |
| Closed length | 62cm |
| Height with centre column down | 132cm |
| Leg sections | 3 |
| Easy Link connector | No |
| Product weight | 2800g |
| Minimum height | 23cm |
| Centre column | Yes |
| Carrying bag included | No |
| Operating temperature | -30x70°C |
| Upper disc diameter | 80mm |
| Bubble spirit levels | 1 |
| Tripod head included | No |
| Independent leg-angle adjustment | Yes |
| Low-angle centre-column adapter included | Yes |
| Material | Carbon fibre |
| Type | Photography tripod without head |
| Weight | 2.8kg |
| Max height | 157cm |
| Tripod payload | 20kg |
Peak Design Pro Tripod — A conditional alternative when carrying weight and packed size matter: Peak Design Pro Tripod is a complete 1.9 kg kit with ball head, plate and padded case, folded to 50.1 cm. MT057C3 weighs 2.8 kg and folds to 62 cm without a head. Peak Design’s 18.1 kg rating is not equivalent to the Manfrotto bare tripod’s 20 kg UNI rating. The plate system differs; Tilt Mod is optional, not included. Check current price and availability.
Special offers and discounts for subscribers only · Free audio & video workshops · News and tips from the world of filmmaking