“A relative bargain for anyone who wants a tall tripod with generous load-handling [but] the only real downsides to the 055XPROB [is] its weight.”
CameraLabs have publishes their review of the Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod [QuickPrice Check], an affordable professional tripod with aluminium construction designed for general-purpose use. The 055XPROB Pro is part of the Manfrotto’s X family, is taller — and can handle heavier camera loads — than the 190 models in this family.
You can read the full Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Review at: CameraLabs.