This innovative Manfrotto 556B Leveling Center Column is a leveling system for the 190 Pro series (previous 3001 Pro) of tripods. It allows you to quickly level your photo or video head, independently from the tripod. A built-in 50mm half ball with 15° of levelling is mounted on top of the tripod center column so as to make the angle of the plate independent of the rest of the tripod.

Locking and unlocking of the half ball is via a turning grip on the bottom of the center column.

50mm Half Bowl

The half ball-mounted plate has a male 3/8" screw for attachment to a photo or video head, and a bubble spirit level for added ease of use.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with Carbon Fiber, not aluminum Manfrotto 190go! M-Series Tripod?

A: Unfortunately they do not make a leveling column for your tripod but you can use a leveling base such as this: https://bhpho.to/2Hm6Yfa

Q: 2. Is this compatible with manfrotto 190XproB ??

A: Yes, the Manfrotto 556B Leveling Center Column for 190 PRO Series Tripods is compatible for use with the Manfrotto 190XPROB Pro Aluminum Tripod.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head (BH #MAMKBFRA4GTX)?

A: No, the following center column is compatible with the following models mentioned Manfrotto 303 Manfrotto 303PLUS Manfrotto 303SPH Manfrotto 303SPHUK Manfrotto BO190CX3701H Manfrotto BO190XDB503HD Manfrotto BO190XPR701H Manfrotto BO19CXP3701H Manfrotto BO19CXP4701H Manfrotto Single Leg Tripod

Q: 4. I have an older 2008 190 XPROB3 Aluminum tripod, the 556B doesn't look like it will fit through the plastic sleeve on the tripod. Does the bottom piece come off so that the column can fit through the plastic swivel sleeve on the older 190 XPROB?

A: No, the bottom of the column does not come off.

Q: 5. Will this work with the Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod?

A: The Manfrotto 556B Leveling Center Column is Compatible with the MT190CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod, yes.

Q: 6. Is there a difference between this and the 190LC? And is this version compatible with the MAMT190GOA4T?

A: This is for older versions of the 190 series, the 190LC is for the most recent 190 models, like the 190 GO.

Q: 7. does it work with the new Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 4 Section Aluminum Tripod?

A: Yes, the 556B Leveling Center Column for 190 PRO Series Tripods is compatible with the MT190XPRO4 tripod.

Q: 8. Is this compatible with Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4 and if so, how much weight does this center column add to the original total weight of the tripod 1.65kg? I suppose there's only aluminum version to it and no carbon fiber column with leveling base?

A: Manfrotto 556B Leveling Center Column for 190 PRO Series Tripods is compatible with the Manfrotto MT190CXPRO4. The column will add 1.5 lb (670g) to the tripod. Manfrotto only produces an aluminum column with leveling base.

Q: 9. Is this compatable with manfrotto 3021 tripod?

A: the tripod must be the pro version and for the 3021 it is the 555B

Q: 10. I have a 190XB tripod and want to make certain this Leveling Center Column is the right fit? Thanks!

A: Yes, this column is compatible with the 190XB.