Manrfotto ART 055 tripod info rquired
Mar 31, 2013 14:36:17 #
Hi all I have an older Manfrotto ART 055 aluminum tripod does anyone know what the weight capacity is ?? ive searched the manfrotto site but cant seem to find this exact model . This tripod seems quite sturdy - would I gain anything by going to a Carbon Fibre tripod other than the lighter weight ?? Id really like to hear opinions on this tripod Perhaps someone has a link for info as well ?? all i can find online is info on the newer 055 models.
Mar 31, 2013 14:39:04 #
Here is a link to the tripod. Looks like the load capacity is a little over 15 Lbs. http://www.manfrotto.us/055xprob-pro-tripod-black.
I don't know if this is the newer one though.
I don't know if this is the newer one though.
Mar 31, 2013 14:40:40 #
Wendy2 wrote:
Here is a link to the tripod. Looks like the load capacity is a little over 15 Lbs. http://www.manfrotto.us/055xprob-pro-tripod-black.
I don't know if this is the newer one though.
I don't know if this is the newer one though.
wow youre 1 fast lady !!!!
yes this is a newer model unfortunately hence my dilema
Mar 31, 2013 14:51:00 #
Hankwt wrote:
wow youre 1 fast lady !!!!
yes this is a newer model unfortunately hence my dilema
yes this is a newer model unfortunately hence my dilema
Do you think there is that much difference between the 2? What do you see as the differences from yours to the new model?
Mar 31, 2013 14:56:17 #
Wendy2 wrote:
Do you think there is that much difference between the 2? What do you see as the differences from yours to the new model?
this model you show is totally different for the center column
mine looks like this
http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/426473/manfrotto-art-055-professional-tripod&h=500&w=260&sz=26&tbnid=k_r70fG4WLLAIM:&tbnh=117&tbnw=61&zoom=1&usg=__80Lnh3EZRYvdMl4Oj8SD-GbfyPs=&docid=R3G_xibgO27kOM&sa=X&ei=e4ZYUeqaB6je0QHe_4GgCw&ved=0CD4Q9QEwAg&dur=747" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/images-uk/extraLarge/426473extraLarge.jpg&imgrefurl=http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/426473/manfrotto-art-055-professional-tripod&h=500&w=260&sz=26&tbnid=k_r70fG4WLLAIM:&tbnh=117&tbnw=61&zoom=1&usg=__80Lnh3EZRYvdMl4Oj8SD-GbfyPs=&docid=R3G_xibgO27kOM&sa=X&ei=e4ZYUeqaB6je0QHe_4GgCw&ved=0CD4Q9QEwAg&dur=747" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/426473/manfrotto-art-055-professional-tripod&h=500&w=260&sz=26&tbnid=k_r70fG4WLLAIM:&tbnh=117&tbnw=61&zoom=1&usg=__80Lnh3EZRYvdMl4Oj8SD-GbfyPs=&docid=R3G_xibgO27kOM&sa=X&ei=e4ZYUeqaB6je0QHe_4GgCw&ved=0CD4Q9QEwAg&dur=747" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/images-uk/extraLarge/426473extraLarge.jpg&imgrefurl=http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/426473/manfrotto-art-055-professional-tripod&h=500&w=260&sz=26&tbnid=k_r70fG4WLLAIM:&tbnh=117&tbnw=61&zoom=1&usg=__80Lnh3EZRYvdMl4Oj8SD-GbfyPs=&docid=R3G_xibgO27kOM&sa=X&ei=e4ZYUeqaB6je0QHe_4GgCw&ved=0CD4Q9QEwAg&dur=747
Mar 31, 2013 14:56:47 #
Mar 31, 2013 14:58:16 #
Mar 31, 2013 15:04:51 #
Hankwt wrote:
my guess is this tripod is roughly 15 to 20 years old
Oh! So there are probably big differences! I guess you will have to contact Manfrotto
Mar 31, 2013 15:27:21 #
FilmFanatic
Loc: Waikato, New Zealand
Hankwt wrote:
Hi all I have an older Manfrotto ART 055 aluminum tripod does anyone know what the weight capacity is ?? ive searched the manfrotto site but cant seem to find this exact model . This tripod seems quite sturdy - would I gain anything by going to a Carbon Fibre tripod other than the lighter weight ?? Id really like to hear opinions on this tripod Perhaps someone has a link for info as well ?? all i can find online is info on the newer 055 models.
I have the 055, probably a newer one, but what I do notice is now I have a good head for it so the camera is actually firmly attached to the tripod, is the aluminium legs transmit a noticeable amount of vibrations to the camera. From what I read the carbon legs would be less prone to this
To the question of whether to upgrade - what head do you use currently? If you can handle the weight I'd definitely look at getting a decent head for it, you can keep that if you upgrade the legs later
Mar 31, 2013 15:55:08 #
Mar 31, 2013 16:00:54 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
http://www.manfrotto.us/055xprob-pro-tripod-black
That's the same link I posted. His is 15-20 years old and not the same
Apr 1, 2013 01:23:06 #
Hankwt wrote:
Hi all I have an older Manfrotto ART 055 aluminum tripod does anyone know what the weight capacity is ?? ive searched the manfrotto site but cant seem to find this exact model . This tripod seems quite sturdy - would I gain anything by going to a Carbon Fibre tripod other than the lighter weight ?? Id really like to hear opinions on this tripod Perhaps someone has a link for info as well ?? all i can find online is info on the newer 055 models.
All 055s except the Pro support 4kg; the pro supports 7.
Apr 1, 2013 01:35:26 #
Would that compute to 10 lb and close to 17 lb?
that is a lot of camera & lens
I have a very old Manrfotto at least 20 yrs - talk about solid - I got it at a camera swap meet for $25 - it had a movie head on it and I just recently replaced that with a ball head - best move I could have made with a tripod.
that is a lot of camera & lens
I have a very old Manrfotto at least 20 yrs - talk about solid - I got it at a camera swap meet for $25 - it had a movie head on it and I just recently replaced that with a ball head - best move I could have made with a tripod.
Mogul wrote:
All 055s except the Pro support 4kg; the pro supports 7.
Apr 1, 2013 01:46:47 #
Harvey wrote:
Would that compute to 10 lb and close to 17 lb?
that is a lot of camera & lens
I have a very old Manrfotto at least 20 yrs - talk about solid - I got it at a camera swap meet for $25 - it had a movie head on it and I just recently replaced that with a ball head - best move I could have made with a tripod.
that is a lot of camera & lens
I have a very old Manrfotto at least 20 yrs - talk about solid - I got it at a camera swap meet for $25 - it had a movie head on it and I just recently replaced that with a ball head - best move I could have made with a tripod.
4kg = 8.8#
7kg = 15.4#
I've seen people put large format cameras on a 10# head; I'll stick with a 20-25, not because my Toyo is neat that heavy, but because of the torque at full extension. For 35mm size, I don't think it makes any difference with a short lens, but, with a 100-400 or 200-500, I'd want a strong head.
Apr 1, 2013 02:06:25 #
I don't think I'll get anything bigger than a 70-300 - I shot a few test shots with the mirrored 500 with a tripod collar and the balance seemed fine - But I sure like the stability of this old timer. If anything I will upgrade the ball head.
Mogul wrote:
4kg = 8.8#
7kg = 15.4#
I've seen people put large format cameras on a 10# head; I'll stick with a 20-25, not because my Toyo is neat that heavy, but because of the torque at full extension. For 35mm size, I don't think it makes any difference with a short lens, but, with a 100-400 or 200-500, I'd want a strong head.
7kg = 15.4#
I've seen people put large format cameras on a 10# head; I'll stick with a 20-25, not because my Toyo is neat that heavy, but because of the torque at full extension. For 35mm size, I don't think it makes any difference with a short lens, but, with a 100-400 or 200-500, I'd want a strong head.
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