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Manfrotto 055 C/F update.
Having lived with my new Manfrotto 055 C/F for a few days I must say it is a very nice tripod. It is much stronger than my 15+ year old Manfrotto 440 C/F and the re-designed clips / fittings etc are very easy to use with gloves on, which will be essential for Dartmoor in January! I shall be out with the 055 next week for a few days of photography, in a very windy part of Cornwall, and I am looking forward to giving it a good workout on the moors and beaches. If I come across any quirks / niggles / weakenesses I'll report them back here but from I've seen so far - I am not expecting any. Neil.
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Manfrotto 055 C/F update.
I am pleased to report that the Manfrotto 055 performed perfectly during my rececent trip to the Lizard - in very adverse comditions! Being over 6 feet in height I found the extra height of the 055 very useful, it was very stable even at full height. It's definitely a keeper ! Neil.
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Good to hear Neil. I have not had a chance to use mine properly yet but it is slightly taller than my older aluminium version and with just one leg section extended (I have the 3-section version) the height is perfect for my SQA with its WLF.
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Bob, my old 440 C/F was a three leg section so I went the same again with the new 055. As you say - just drop t he first leg section and you can start working. I have had a dry run with my C220 fitted (with WLF) and it's just right.
Neil.
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I had a nice Christmas prezzie from Manfrotto - my £50 cashback hit my account on the 24th .
Looking forward to using the tripod in earnest soon! |
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Bob, same here re the £50 cashback, a very nice prezzie indeed ! I also look forward to seeing you using your Manfrotto 055, in earnest, on Dartmoor, in January 2020 Neil.
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