Manfrotto 528XB Pro Video Heavy Tripod

The Manfrotto 528XB is a Hollywood-grade heavy-duty video tripod built like a tank with a massive 50 kg (110 lb) payload, 100 mm bowl (plus built-in claw-ball), twin-tube steel/aluminum legs, fully adjustable mid-level spreader with telescopic ratcheting braces and retractable spiked feet—making it the industry-standard choice for supporting large broadcast cameras, heavy cine rigs or long camera jib arms with rock-solid stability.

The 528XB is tripod for professional video and cinema work. Its oversized single-tube leg design (steel lower + aluminum upper) combined with a bomb-proof mid-level spreader that clicks into preset positions gives unmatched rigidity under extreme loads—perfect for 100 mm fluid heads, box lenses, or when you bolt a 6–12 ft jib directly to the bowl. The built-in 100 mm claw ball means you can drop in any 100 mm half-ball head or use it flat-base style without an adapter.

Key Features

• 50 kg (110 lb) certified load capacity
• 100 mm bowl + integrated claw-ball for instant leveling
• Heavy twin-tube steel/aluminum leg construction
• Fully adjustable mid-level spreader with telescopic ratchet braces
• Retractable stainless-steel spiked feet with rubber covers
• Fast 30° leg-angle lock position
• Rotating locking levers for quick, secure setup
• Industry choice for jib arms, heavy broadcast rigs, and long lenses