The 055 redefines the 3‎-section aluminium tripod‎.‎ Thanks to its size and shape‎,‎ and to the materials used‎,‎ the new 055 delivers an unprecedented level of stiffness‎.‎ The key feature of the 055XPRO3 is its 90 Degree Centre column mechanism‎,‎ which allows the column to be extended vertically as normal‎,‎ or horizontally‎.‎

The horizontal column mechanism is housed within the tripod‎'‎s top casting for compactness‎,‎ but it is easily and quickly extended whenever you need it‎.‎ Switching between vertical and horizontal column orientation requires no disassembly‎,‎ and can even be done with a camera attached‎.‎ The legs of the 055XPRO3 tripod are also fast to extend and adjust‎,‎ thanks to the Quick Power Lock levers‎.‎

The special design of the QPL levers allows single‎-handed opening of all leg sections in one action‎.‎ Intuitive and ergonomic leg angle selectors allow each leg to be independently and solidly set to any of the preset angles‎,‎ again allowing considerable positioning freedom‎.‎

A bubble level is built in to the top of the Centre column for precise framing‎.‎ The bubble level rotates freely around the Centre column‎,‎ so it can be positioned wherever it‎'‎s easiest for you to see‎.‎ The top casting of the 055XPRO3 has an Easy Link connector for supporting a photo or video accessory ‎(‎such as an LED light‎,‎ flash‎,‎ reflector‎,‎ or other piece of equipment‎)‎ on an extending arm or bracket‎,‎ and making the tripod into a practical mobile studio‎.‎

Technical Specifications‎:‎ 

• Material‎:‎ Aluminium
• Collection/Series‎:‎ 055
• Leg Type‎:‎ Single
• Leg Lock Type‎:‎ Flip Lock
• Closed Length‎:‎ 61 cm
• Max Height‎:‎ 170 cm
• Min Height‎:‎ 9 cm
• Base Type‎:‎ Flat
• Colour‎:‎ Black
• Safety Payload‎:‎ 9 kg
• Maximum Height ‎(‎with Center Column Down‎)‎‎:‎ 140 cm
• Weight‎:‎ 2500 g
• Leg Angles‎:‎ 25°‎,‎46°‎,‎66°‎,‎88°
• Legs Tube Diameter‎:‎ 30‎-26‎-22‎,‎5 mm
• Centre Column‎:‎ rapid