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For great photos, you need a tripod and head you can rely on, and you can rely onManfrotto’s new055 tripod collection and 3-way head
ABOVE The X-Pro 3-way head gives you precision in a package little bigger than a ball head.
Strong and simple Number one on anyone’s list of tripod requirements is stability, and the new Manfrotto 055 collection provides more of this than ever before: tests of torsional rigidity show that the new collection is 50% more rigid than previous models. What’s more, the new Quick Power Lock system keeps the legs stiffer and firmly in place so that the tripod can support up to 9kg – that’s plenty for even the heaviest of full-frame DSLRs with a super- telephoto lens attached. Strength isn’t the only benefit of the Quick Power Lock system either – it’s specifically designed so you can open all the locks on one leg with one hand simultaneously when the tripod’s folded, making it easier and quicker to open it out to full height.
Never underestimate the importance of a good tripod in capturing great images. Not only do you need it to be strong and sturdy to make sure your images are sharp, but good ergonomic design helps you set up quickly, position your camera exactly as you want, and frame up precisely. The new Manfrotto 055 tripod and X-Pro 3-way head come with plenty of design innovations that give you all of this and more.
And simple ergonomics don’t stop there – a newly designedmechanismmakes it easy to switch the centre column from a vertical to horizontal position. With just one finger, you can push the centre column up from the bottom, and the whole mechanism is released from the central casting so the column can swing into the horizontal position – no disassembly is needed and you don’t even need to remove the camera. Combined with the option of four leg angles, it means you can get the camera into any position you like. With the Easy Link attachment, the new 055 collection also goes beyond the traditional boundaries of tripod functionality. This lets you attach an arm that can hold a light, reflector or any other accessory you might need to achieve your creative vision. Compact and precise A 3-way tripod head gives you maximum precision, but the levers often make them bulky and inconvenient to carry. The new Manfrotto X-Pro 3-way head has been designed specifically so that it delivers the performance you’d expect, but in a more compact package. The levers on the X-Pro 3-way head are retractable but can be extendedwhen needed. The overall size when not in use isn’t much bigger than a ball head, in fact it folds down to just 13.5cm 3 , so it’s much easier to transport than a normal 3-way head. What’s more, its all-aluminium body makes it light at just 1kg, but allows it to hold up to 8kg. There’s no compromise in precision either – friction controls on the pan and tilt axes let you adjust the movement to balance the weight of the camera so you can make fine adjustments to framing before locking the head in position. Three bubble levels also let you get things perfectly lined up so you can get your composition perfect first time in-camera.
Number one on anyone’s list of tripod
RIGHT Manfrotto’s new 055 tripods and X-Pro 3-way head can hold your heavy kit in just about any position.
requirements is stability, and the newManfrotto 055 collection providesmore of this than ever before
π To find out more, go to www.manfrotto.co.uk.
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