The tripod specifically designed for extreme outdoor assignments. The legs and the column are made of 100% carbon fiber combined with magnesium die-casting quick action lever locking collars. Each leg can be independently set at four different angle positions. This professional tripod provides great rigidity and lightness, combined with the best professional features such as the patented Q90° center column system. The magnesium top plate integrates a levelling bubble.
One of the core pillars for Manfrotto is design. With the 055CX, all the locking collars, levers and main casting have been redesigned to allow for reliable, ergonomic and lighter tripods.
The 055CX incorporates the use of 100% carbon fiber tubes for the legs and the center column (PRO versions)
By using 100% carbon fiber tubes, and not mixing any other types of fiber, the quality and performance is uncompromised. High-quality “Pull-Winding” production technology has been used in order to guarantee constant high quality tube construction. The structure combines a perfect harmony between the number of layers and angle of the fiber directions to achieve an optimum balance between rigidity and compression resistance.
The 055CX incorporates the new 3-layered rounded 100% FULL CARBON TUBES (Including Central Column for the PRO version) for improved rigidity and lightness.
All the central castings are made out of magnesium (PRO versions) improving the overall light weight and performance of the tripod.
The new 055CXPRO tripods feature the renowned Q90° (Quick Center Column System). The CX PRO versions include the new tri-faceted 100% carbon fiber tube which slides easily from the vertical to the horizontal position.
The new angle selector levers have been designed to improve ergonomics.
The top Plate has also been improved. In the PRO versions the new magnesium top plate now features a bubble to help in leveling the tripod and camera. It has also been highly refined to create a very appealing design that also reduces weight.
The new ergonomic leg locking levers have been completely redesigned to improve functionality. They are much easier to operate and have become a seamless element of the tripod.