Designed for compact camcorders and lightweight system cameras, the i-605DX Aluminum Tripod System with RMC-P3PL Zoom Control Pan Bar from Acebil will help shooters create smooth, steady video with ease. This system benefits from the addition of the RMC-P3PL Control Pan Bar with expandable cable to offer commands to any LANC-compatible or Panasonic cameras with zoom control functionality. The tripod itself can hold up to 8.8 lb with ease, and has a two-stage design with a height range of 30 to 59". The legs benefit from additional stability provided by a mid-level spreader, and it has a 65mm bowl for the pan/tilt head.

The fluid head of the i-605DX system offers a simple 1/4"-20 quick release plate with video pin for mounting a camera system. This plate can slide back and forth and has a spring-loaded counter balance system. The head can tilt from +90 to -60°. For additional support, the rubber feet are retractable to reveal steel spikes for certain surfaces.

8.8 lb Capacity Fluid Drag Tripod Head    Sliding Balance Plate with Pin    Spring-Loaded Counterbalance System    Tilt Angles of +90 to -60°    65mm Ball    Two-Stage Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader    Height Range from 30 to 59"    Independent Leg Adjustments    Retractable Rubber Feet and Spikes    Zoom Control for LANC and Panasonic

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I would like to remove the center column. If I do there is no way to screw in a ball head. what part can I buy to attach to this tripod which would allow me to use the tripod with a ball head and no center column?

A: There is no short column option for this tripod. This Manfrotto tripod has the 90 degree lateral arm feature. Because of this mechanism, an alternative column cannot be used.

Q: 2. Whats the closed length of the tripod without the hybrid head?

A: The closed length of the Benro CyanBird Aluminum Tripod without the FS20PRO 2-in-1 Pan Head is 15.25 inches.

Q: 3. How can you adjust the level of this Tripod? Is it only by adjusting the legs back and forth, or is there an easier way to do it?

A: The legs have multiple adjustment points. You may choose to extend both of the sections for the longest leg reach or just one of the sections for shorter legs. Also, the center column, the one your camera it attached to, is adjustable. So you can fully extend the legs and the center column for a very tall shot.

Q: 4. when it is in the lowest position at 8 what is messurement of the area the legs cover?

A: I'm afraid Velbon does not list the exact specs for how much area the legs will cover when this tripod is only 8 inches from the ground. However we can tell you that it will take up a very small amount of room when configured like that.

Q: 5. Does this come with a carrying bag?

A: Yes it does include a carrying bag.

Q: 6. Is there a carbon fiber version of this tripod? If so, what are the specs...and the price?

A: The Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 would be the carbon fiber version of the MT055XPRO3. At the time of this posting, the kit with the MHXPRO-3W head would be $588.95. You can find the specs for the tripod, on its page on our site.

Q: 7. I now the quick release plate for this tripod is QB-32 but I can not find it anywhere. Do you know if QB-4W, QB-5W or QB-57K would also fit it?

A: For the Velbon EX-Macro Aluminum Tabletop Tripod and other Velbon EX line tripods, you can use the QB-46 quick release plate: http://bhpho.to/1ewLFPh

Q: 8. Does the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod with 410 Junior Geared Head Kit include a quick release plate?

A: Yes it does

Q: 9. waht is the warranty for this?

A: This tripod would come with a 6-Month Warranty, but gets Extended to 10 Years with Online Registration.

Q: 10. Does the bubble leveler being on the plate mount prevent you from using a video head?

A: A video head with a flat base and a 3/8" screw thread would not interfere with the bubble level on the base of this tripod.