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The extendable center column of the old 055C or the foldable center column of the 055XPROB may be good for some purposes. But sometimes you want something more stable. You would also like to hang something on it, be it a bag or a weight.
Here you can download a few 3d printing files for free that remedy this problem.
055C:
A plate to which the tripod head can be screwed directly. This plate replaces the original cover plate of the tripod.
An "ultra-short" center column that is simply used instead of the extendable center column.
A hook for the extendable center column
055XPROB:
An "ultra-short" center column that is used instead of the swivel head
A hook for the "short Manfrotto center column"
tested with 21 Kilograms
I only have these two Manfrotto tripods.
Suggestions for other parts that are not available for purchase are welcome.
However, I cannot guarantee that they will be implemented.
And yes, these center columns can also be machined out of aluminum, but not everyone has a lathe in the basement or somewhere else ;-)
Greetings: Dieter
Here you can download a few 3d printing files for free that remedy this problem.
055C:
A plate to which the tripod head can be screwed directly. This plate replaces the original cover plate of the tripod.
An "ultra-short" center column that is simply used instead of the extendable center column.
A hook for the extendable center column
055XPROB:
An "ultra-short" center column that is used instead of the swivel head
A hook for the "short Manfrotto center column"
I only have these two Manfrotto tripods.
Suggestions for other parts that are not available for purchase are welcome.
However, I cannot guarantee that they will be implemented.
And yes, these center columns can also be machined out of aluminum, but not everyone has a lathe in the basement or somewhere else ;-)
Greetings: Dieter