If you want to make your life easier in the film and video game, then there are a few areas to invest in. Of course, higher-end cameras with more dynamic range and a wider range of functionalities are one of them. But other, less obvious, areas are helpful too.

For example, comfy shoes, travel bags with wheels, and also—perhaps most importantly—a solid, reliable, and highly functional tripod are great investments as well. To look at the last example here a bit more, may we present the new Manfrotto 055 and 190 ARCA-Swiss and fluid head systems as great options to consider to make your production life easier.

Let’s explore more below.

New Manfrotto Tripod Systems

These new tripods from Manfrotto bring a lot of greatness to the table. They should provide universal accessory compatibility and smoother workflows, plus they will feature a redefined aesthetic across the full pro tripod range to better offer enhanced portability without compromising your camera stability.

Looking specifically at the Manfrotto 055XPRO 4-Section Photo AS Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit which is available for preorder now, this kit is hitting the market with an XPRO ball head and offers a payload capacity of up to 33.1 lb.

With an Arca-compatible quick-release system, the tripod kit will be able to facilitate quick switching of Arca-type accessories without the need to swap out the plate or mount.

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Manfrotto 055XPRO 4-Section Photo AS Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit

The system should be quite versatile too with a maximum height of 71.5", and a minimum height of 3.9", and will feature a new stealth black, 4-section leg design, making it ideal for both advanced and enthusiast photographers and videographers alike. The tripod will also fold down to 25.6" for easier transportation and storage.

Here are the full specs and price options for the Manfrotto 055XPRO 4-Section Photo AS Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit.

055XPRO 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
XPRO Ball Head Included
33.1 lb Payload Capacity
Arca-Compatible Quick Release System
71.5" Maximum Working Height
3.9" Minimum Working Range
25.6" Folded Length

Manfrotto 055XPRO 4-Section Photo AS Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit

The 055XPRO 4-Section Photo AS Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit from Manfrotto includes an XPRO ball head and offers a payload capacity of up to 33.1 lb.