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055 Magfibre MF3 & MF4

Manufacturer
Manfrotto - Bogen

Item details

Specifically designed for extreme outdoor assignments, this tripod uses the same construction as the 055PRO but uses different materials for the legs and all metal parts.

Like the 055PRO, the 055MF3/MF4 has a three-faceted aluminum center column, which can offset the pressure of the locking system and the torsion caused while in the horizontal position. The legs are constructed of 1.2 mm carbon fiber tube combined with magnesium diecasting, quick-action lever locking collars made of magnesium die-casting. Each leg can be set independently in one of four angle settings using the dedicated quick-action leg angle selector. The top spider is made of magnesium die-casting, and includes the clamping system for the dual position center
column plus a built-in bubble level. To assure the best thermal resistance, all parts has been assembled using a proven pressure clamping technology that eliminates failure-prone glue joints for greater durability and in-the-field serviceability. A hand-padded carrying strap, supplied with the tripod, can also operate like a hook to hang weights from in order to increase the stability of the tripod during shoots in extreme wind conditions. It is ideal support for all SLR analog/digital camera equipment, medium format cameras and spotting scopes modified for digiscoping applications

Specifications:

Minimum Height
11cm (055MF3)
11cm (055MF4)

Maximum Height:
134cm (055MF3)
130cm (055MF4)

Weight:
2kg (055MF3)
2kg (055MF4)

Max Load:
6.9kg (055MF3)
6.9Kg (055MF4)

Leg sections:
3 (055MF3)
4 (055MF4)

Latest reviews

Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • Good stability , Easy and smooth action leg locks, Light weight
Cons
  • Centre column slightly sticky to move up with a weight on.
I use this tripod with a 501 head to support a scope and finder scope weighing 2Kg. So the overall load at 3.5Kg is well within rated capacity. I have added another 1.5Kg camera to this with no adverse affects on stability.
In comparison to the aluminium leg version the legs show less deflection under a heavy (greater than rated) load.
Wind stability performance - despite its very light weight, side by side comparisons with the aluminium leg version showed them to be similar. (y) (y)

The price indicated is for the view kit which includes the 701RC2 head.

Item information

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Tripods & Heads
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Andy Bright
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