Manfrotto 055 Carbon Fibre Video Tripod with 502 Fluid Video Head

• Lightweight and stable carbon fibre legs provide a 10kg payload support while keeping weight down
• Includes 502 Fluid Video Head for smooth pan and tilt movements, with a fixed counterbalance system for stability
• Quick Power Lock system enables fast leg adjustments for quick setup and teardown in the field
• Integrated levelling column allows precise horizon alignment, reducing setup time on uneven terrain
• Removable pan bar can be positioned on either side, offering flexibility for left- and right-handed users

Key Features

• Kit includes a 502 Fluid Video Head with smooth pan and tilt
• Portable and rigid carbon fibre leg tubes with 30mm diameter
• Weighs 4.10kg and supports up to 10kg
• Reaches 179cm with the column extended or 157cm when lowered
• 70cm closed length
• Stealthy all-black 4-section leg design

Manfrotto 055 Carbon Fibre Video Tripod with 502 Fluid Video Head Summary

With a portable 4-section carbon fibre leg design, the Manfrotto 055 Carbon Fibre Video Tripod with 502 Fluid Video Head is perfect for on-the-go video content creation. The portable kit includes a dedicated 055 carbon fibre tripod, which features a quick setup levelling column, and a 502 fluid video head for smooth pan and tilt control.

With a 10kg safety payload this setup is ideal for video creators who shoot with a mirrorless system or smaller camcorder, and the 4-section folding design reduces to 70cm for transportation to the next scene. A fixed counterbalance system is available at 4kg @ 55mm centre of gravity, while a robust top spider includes a hook, leg angle selector and  anti-rotation for accessories.

The 30mm carbon fibre tubes feature a new stealthy matte black leg design, along with Quick Power Lock mechanism for fast setup and teardown. The head offers precise and easy adjustments by rotating the levelling column’s knob, and a removable pan bar can be placed on the left or right side of the .

This  is available in a carbon fibre version for enhanced portability, or the  with 3-sections for greater stability. 

Manfrotto 055 Carbon Fibre Video Tripod with 502 Fluid Video Head MVK502055CXPROV in More Detail

Lightweight Carbon Fibre Build

The Manfrotto 055 Carbon Fibre Video Tripod Kit is a stable yet lightweight support system for on-the-go video creators. The 4-section carbon fibre legs with 30mm diameter tubes provide excellent strength and rigidity while keeping the overall weight at just 4.1kg. Despite its portable build, it supports a maximum payload of 10kg, which is ideal for mirrorless rigs and .

Smooth Controlled Movements

The 502 Fluid Video Head included in the kit provides precise camera control. It features a fixed counterbalance system of 4kg @ 55mm centre of gravity, which helps to maintain stability during controlled movements. The fluid drag system allows for smooth panning and tilting, while the removable pan bar can be positioned on either side for versatility.

Quick Levelling and Fast Setup

An integrated levelling column ensures quick and precise adjustments, making it easy to align the horizon for level shots. Additionally, Manfrotto’s Quick Power Lock system on the legs provides fast setup and teardown, while the robust top spider includes a hook for adding counterweights when recording in windy conditions.

Versatile Height Range

This tripod offers a versatile height range to accommodate various filming requirements:

• Maximum height of 179cm when the centre column is extended
• 157cm working height with the column lowered
• Collapses to 70cm for travel and storage

What’s in the Box

• Manfrotto 055 Carbon Fibre Video Tripod
• 502 Fluid Video Head
• 504PLONG Plate
• Carrying bag