The Manfrotto 055 tripod range is made for professional photographers who want a reliable tripod you can always depend on regardless of the conditions.
I bought this tripod specifically as a road trip companion, as a landscape photographer I travel a lot and need a light weight tripod, sturdy enough to handle any combination of DSLR, slider and/or telescopic lenses.
I needed a tripod that would allow me to be creative and not restrict the angles from which I could get the shot. The Manfrotto 055 range is exactly what I was looking for an extreme photography condition and easily met all my requirements, they are incredibly versatile and strong, while still remaining light enough to comfortably travel with.
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My favourite feature of the 055 tripod range is its ability to hold the camera at a 90 degree angle which allows you to put your camera in virtually any position, including above your subject pointing down, this also means your tripod legs can be opened flat and the camera can be positioned a few inches above the ground.
I shoot a lot of long exposure and I love to try as many angles as possible, so I got a Manfrotto XPRO ball head to go with my tripod because it is quick and easy to position.
You have a choice between carbon fiber and aluminum legs, aluminum is heavier therefore more sturdy in windy conditions but carbon fiber is lighter, easier to travel with and absorbs vibrations better. The legs use flip locks which is by far the easiest to work with, especially when you need to work quickly to get as many different angles as possible during golden hour.
The Manfrotto 055 tripod range is definitely the best DSLR tripod I have used and meets all my requirements! The ability to also choose your own configurations in terms of leg height and type means there is something for everyone.
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