Manfrotto Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column

• 90° center column system: The column shifts from vertical to horizontal in seconds, making it easier to position a camera over a subject for flat lays, macro work, copy shooting, and low-angle compositions without rebuilding the setup.
• 3-section aluminum legs: The aluminum construction balances rigidity and everyday durability, while the 3-section layout keeps the tripod stable and quick to deploy for location work.
• Quick Power Lock levers: The leg locks open and close in a single movement, helping speed up setup while keeping the legs firmly secured for sharper stills and steadier video support.
• Easy Link accessory connector: An accessory arm, LED light, or reflector can be attached directly to the tripod, turning it into a compact support station for studio, product, and hybrid photo-video use.
• Wide leg-angle range: Multiple leg positions and a minimum height of 9 cm allow stable shooting close to the ground, which is useful for macro subjects, low perspectives, and controlled tabletop work.

About the 055 Series

Manfrotto’s 055 Series sits in the brand’s upper tier of photo support systems for users who need more height, rigidity, and working flexibility than a compact travel tripod can provide. It is aimed at photographers and videographers working in the studio, on location, and outdoors, where stable framing and repeatable positioning matter as much as portability.

A defining feature of the series is the horizontal center column design, which expands how the tripod can be used for overhead shooting, low-angle work, and compositions where the camera needs to be offset from the center of the legs. The series is also known for its solid leg geometry, practical locking systems, and accessory-friendly design, making it suitable for cameras, longer lenses, lighting accessories, and mixed photo-video setups. In use, the 055 line is built around straightforward operation rather than compact folding dimensions, so it suits creators who value a stable platform, fast adjustments, and room to work with heavier equipment.

About the Manfrotto Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column

The Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 is a full-size aluminum tripod designed for users who need a stable support with more positioning freedom than a conventional center-column design offers. Its key feature is the 90° center column mechanism, which can be extended vertically or swung horizontally in a matter of seconds. In practice, that makes the tripod especially useful for macro photography, product work, overhead compositions, and video setups where the camera needs to be placed beyond the footprint of the legs.

The 3-section leg design helps keep the structure rigid while still allowing a practical closed length of 61 cm for transport. With a maximum height of 170 cm and 140 cm with the center column down, it covers eye-level shooting as well as lower, more stable working positions. The Quick Power Lock levers are designed for fast one-handed operation, which is useful when moving between locations or changing height repeatedly during a session.

For more specialized setups, the tripod includes Easy Link, allowing accessories such as an LED light or reflector support to be added directly to the chassis. The wide leg-angle settings and 9 cm minimum height make it equally capable on uneven ground or in controlled tabletop environments. Combined with its aluminum construction and 20 kg safety payload, the MT055XPRO3 suits demanding stills and hybrid photo-video work where stability and flexible camera placement are priorities.

About Manfrotto

Manfrotto was founded in 1972 by Lino Manfrotto in Bassano del Grappa, Italy. The company focuses on camera supports and equipment for photography and videography, with product lines that include photo and video tripods, monopods, and camera heads. This background is directly relevant to the 055 Series, which reflects Manfrotto’s long-standing emphasis on practical support systems for image makers who need reliable positioning and stable operation.

The company introduced its first tripod in 1974, and its range later expanded to include fluid video heads as well as lighting stands and studio support equipment. Manfrotto became part of the Vitec Group in 1989. Today, its company address is in Cassola, Italy, and the brand remains closely associated with support equipment designed for both photographic and video production workflows.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Manfrotto
• Model: MT055XPRO3
• Product type: Aluminum 3-section tripod with horizontal column
• Weight: 1220.00 g
• Color: Black
• Material: Aluminum
• Leg sections: 3
• Maximum height: 170 cm
• Minimum height: 9 cm
• Closed length: 61 cm
• Maximum height with center column down: 140 cm
• Center column: rapid, 90° horizontal/vertical system
• Leg lock type: Flip Lock
• Leg angles: 25°, 46°, 66°, 88°
• Easy Link: Yes
• Bubble spirit level: 1
• Top attachment: 3/8″ screw attachmenttype
• Upper disc diameter: 60 mm
• Leg tube diameter: 30, 26, 22.5 mm
• Maximum working temperature: 60 °C
• Minimum working temperature: -30 °C
• Safety payload UNI/PdR 105:2021: 20 kg

Warranty

2 years. Manfrotto lists a 2-year warranty for this tripod in the product information provided here.

In the Box

• Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 tripod