Bogen-Manfrotto 055MF4 4-Section Tripod | 
| Brand: Bogen
List Price: $398.00
Buy New: $349.99
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Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 15.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 25 x 4 x 4
MPN: 055MF4
Model: 055MF4
UPC: 719821246244
EAN: 0719821246244
ASIN: B0009HJ65O
Release Date: April 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Tripod can comfortably support up to 15.4 pounds | | • | Compact, portable, and easily adjustable | | • | Features carbon fiber legs with quick action lever locks in magnesium and resin | | • | Folds to 21 inches; extends to over five feet | | • | Weighs 4.4 pounds; comes with a two-year warranty |
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Product Description
Retaining all the features of the 055MF3, the 055MF4 is a more compact tripod geared to the traveling photographer. The 055MF4 folds to just a shade over 21 inches yet extends to just under 5 1/2 feet. Light, simple, strong, and extremely versatile to position, the 055MF4 will comfortably support up to 15lbs and offers a minimum height of only 4.3 inches for low-angle shooting. Without compromising on stability or rigidity of the tripod, Manfrotto engineers reduced the weight of the 055MF4 by utilizing carbon fiber legs with quick action lever locks in magnesium and resin.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent Tripod with lots of versatility July 20, 2005
G. Goodman (Canton, MA United States)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I got this tripod last week and so far i love it. Very light weight, compact and sturdy. It has many features which i have already found myself using, like the lateral arm and the short column. (The only draw back to the lateral arm and short column is you have to unscrew and re-screw the column to use them, so a little slow during the switch.) In addition, it has a nice strap for carrying, and the latches for the legs are smoother then the less expensive Manfrotto's I've used. Most of the parts are made of Magnesium which is strong but light weight, and the tripod looks cool. If I could change things next time, I think they should make the hook for the strap Metal, not plastic, and they need a quick release option of the converting lateral arm and short column. Overall this is a great tripod and I am very happy with my purchase.
Pretty Good April 19, 2007
DigitalMan (Denver, CO)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is the third tripod I have tried. I really wanted something a little lighter that the 4.4lbs of this unit, but I compromised because I wanted to the flip lever leg locks. I tried an aluminum Manfrotto that was similar to this model, but it was too heavy. I then tried a SLIK 814 CFII and if it had not been for the pain in setting it up and taking it down I would have kept it. If SLIK made a model with lever locks I would be all over that. I would happily shell out the higher $$ for a Gitzo as well if they had lever locks on the legs. I will probably end up buying a monopod as well for travel as I don't see it being very practical to haul this one around. All of that said, this is a fine unit that sets up quickly, is sturdy, lighter than aluminum and has the added bonus of a spirit level. I would recommend this unit to others who feel the same way I do about twist to lock tripod legs.
 Impressive! August 4, 2006
Sputterkar (Dixie Land)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The stability of this tripod is impressive. I took it on vacation and shot a moth, sunsets and anything else I could find. The best photo of the moth was taken using the legs expanded as close to the ground as possible and the center support, parallel. Stability was great! I came hope with a picture on which the texture of wings could be seen and some awesome sunset images.
I Love this June 21, 2008
M. Sinan Akdeniz (NYC)
I got this tripod 2 weeks ago and I love it. Very light weight. I used lots of tripod in my professional and I have to say that I never see like this, I've been using everywhere I go. The lateral arm is very usefull if you are taking pictures small items.(like jewel)
I am very happy to buy this.
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