The main feature of the 055XPRO3 is its 90° center column mechanism, which allows the column to be extended vertically as usual or horizontally, providing a wide range of framing and shooting possibilities. This makes the 055XPRO3 an extremely versatile tripod, suitable for a wide variety of photography and video applications. The horizontal column mechanism is housed within the tripod’s top casting for compactness but can be easily and quickly extended whenever needed. Switching between vertical and horizontal column orientation requires no disassembly and can even be done with a camera attached.
The legs of the 055XPRO3 tripod are also quick to extend and adjust thanks to the Quick Power Lock (QPL) levers, which lock and unlock each leg section. The special design of the QPL levers allows all leg sections to be opened comfortably with one hand in a single action. Additionally, the QPL lever design provides a stronger lock for each section, making the tripod more stable and rigid compared to traditional lever systems. The intuitive and ergonomic leg angle selectors allow each leg to be independently and securely set to any of the preset angles, offering a high degree of positioning flexibility.
| Minimum height | 9 cm |
| Maximum height | 183 cm |
| Maximum height (with centre column down) | 153 cm |
| Attachment | 3/8 |
| Column tube diameter | 28 mm |
| Legs tube diameter | 30-26-22,5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Weight | 3,5 kg |
| Payload | 15 kg |
