When your career depends on that next shot, you need a tripod thats much more than just three legs to stand on. Meeting and succeeding that need, we have the RC-5558 Vantage Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod, one of a series of tripods from Robus that delivers performance to satiate the most demanding image-makers, regardless of the conditions or terrain in the field. The 10x carbon fiber legs feature wide, stable leg tube diameters. Even at maximum extension of 58.5", these substantial cylinders combine with the tripods anodized CNC-machined spider to support video or still camera rigs weighing up to 55 lb.
Shooting outdoors can definitely be a challenge, especially when doing macro or close up photography on the ground. But with three variable leg angles of 25, 55, and 85°, plus independent leg spread, the tripod can be splayed out to a minimum height of just 3.7". The tripods central spider features a lock to loosen the yoke and a safety pull latch that releases the finely machined top plate. This permits interchangeability with the included 75mm video bowl. Theres also an optional center column available that extends the RC-5558s maximum height of 73.25".
Specs: General
Load Capacity: 55 lb / 24.95 kg
Maximum Working Height: 58.5" / 148.6 cm
Minimum Working Height: 3.7" / 9.4 cm
Folded Length: 22.5" / 57.15 cm
Head Mount Type: 3/8"-16 Screw
Weight: 5.2 lb / 2.36 kg
Materials: Aluminum Alloy, Carbon Fiber
Bubble Level: Yes
Legs
Leg Lock Type: Twist Lock
Leg Positions: 3 Positions
Independent Leg Spread: Yes
Leg Sections: 4
Leg Diameter: 1.26" / 32 mm
1.10" / 28 mm
0.98" / 25 mm
0.87" / 22 mm
Feet Features: Rubber, Spiked, Wide Feet
Packaging Info
Package Weight: 9.55 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 27.0 x 7.0 x 6.3"