Hi,
I'm looking for a new tripod and need one for landscapes and wildlife so I'm looking at the MT055CXPRO3 and wondered if anyone has one and what you think to it.
Will it be ok with a 150-600 Sigma Lens and Gimbal Head too?
What is your budget?
That Manfrotto is well over £300 and I can't help thinking you could do better for that sort of money..
The WEX price is less than £50 cheaper than my Gitzo GT4542LS was - true it was on sale but still a vastly superior product for not much more money.
Have you considered a used tripod? Buying used would get you a much better tripod and could save you money. I am not knocking the 055CX series but there are better tripods out there if you are patient. The vendors on E Bay are asking too much for Gitzo tripods at the moment but look into private sales and camera shops - I picked up a very nice (older model) Gitzo carbon systematic for £100 a while back which was fine for any of the big white Canon lenses.
I have two manfrotto 055 models (not the carbon version) and I do not have any of the Gitzo systematic range. Where the Gitzo systematic range is better is because there is no central column. The head - whatever head you use - fits nearly direct on top of the spider. When you put your hands on the camera which is on the gimbal head you add vibration, the same with the wind catching your long lens, you need to keep the camera as steady as possible etc etc etc.what makes this tripod so much better than the manfrotto one? I'm quite new to the tripod game, the only one i've owned is a manfrotto befree which is ok for landscapes but not sufficient at holding heavy lenses.
have any of you experienced a problem with the centre column being marked as it's being pushed up or down? Just seen a video on youtube where the guy raises the issue of it happening on his...
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZH0BfthOEo
2 mins in.
I can't say I have, no but I'd suggest its possible, a tripod is to be used not looked at!
what makes this tripod so much better than the manfrotto one? I'm quite new to the tripod game, the only one i've owned is a manfrotto befree which is ok for landscapes but not sufficient at holding heavy lenses.
It is very subjective and down to your personal needs/expectations.
I had the original 055 CX pro and it was pretty good until I tried a Gitzo GT2531. Smaller, lighter and MUCH more rigid - I happily use the center column on mine. Unlike the Manfrottos the Gitzo tripods will support much more than their specification suggests, my (ex) G1329 was rated at 12 kilos but my 110 kilos didn't stress it (same weight as my Manfroto) yet I could push my 055 down with one hand. Then there is vibration damping (essential with long lenses) - here there is simply no comparison! Even the larger Benro/Induro and Feisol Elite tripods struggle against equivalent Gitzo tripods, and are more expensive in my experience.
If you live anywhere near Bridgend, South Wales, I am happy to demonstrate. If you don't then get to a good camera shop and try them out. You may have a heart attack when you see the prices but wait! My, current, crop, of Gitzos cost me £1094 - sounds like a lot of money! Remember though that this is for one Gitzo mono pod and 4 Gitzo tripods, the cheapest tripod was second hand, but all the rest were bought new from UK Authorised retailers - it pays to hunt about!
I don't buy cheaper tripods - because they are too expensive and compromise my photography.
Getting nearer to deciding which tripod to get now. When you say you were able to push down the 055 with one hand surely that shouldn't be the case when the legs are locked?
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/t...on-tripod-newest-version.659331/#post-7896798Can't find the classified. But Wex have a deal on with the MT055CXPRO3.. a free MHXPRO-3W X-Pro 3-Way head. Good deal? good tripod head? £329
Can't find the classified. But Wex have a deal on with the MT055CXPRO3.. a free MHXPRO-3W X-Pro 3-Way head. Good deal? good tripod head? £329
Use it wherever you need to. Thats what it's for.The tripod arrived, what a beast ! Compared to my first tripod which I've now given to my Dad (a manfrotto travel befree tripod) this tripod is in a different league. Very happy.
Just one thing though, I'm going to be on Holiday soon and was wondering if it's ok to use on the beach with regards to sand and if so are there any things I should be aware of in looking after it?
Use it wherever you need to. Thats what it's for.
Wash the sand off after use.
I've hosed down my tripods several times without issues.Fair point!
Doesn't matter if I run a shower head over the legs then after using it on the beach?
That's why they get hosed down.....I don't know about carbon and seawater but the clips may have alloy and steel screws etc., you might not want to get those in salt water