Manfrotto MK055XPRO3 Tripod & 498RC2 Ball Head Description. The Manfrotto MK055XPRO3 Tripod & 498RC2 Ball Head kit comprises of a 3 leg section aluminium MK055XPRO3 tripod & 498RC2 ball head with screw attachment. The 055XPRO3 continues the success of the 055 range with 50 more rigidity & new QPL Quick Power Lock leg locking system to ensure your equipment is fully stabilised under any conditions. The main feature of the 055XPRO3 is its 90 centre column mechanism which allows the column to be extended vertically or horizontally to open up a wide range of photography & video applications. The aluminium 498 ball head with matt black finish & 200PL-14 quick release plate offers a working height of 12. 5cm can take up to 8kg in weight & is equipped with a single locking lever for 360 panoramic rotation a separate lever for -90 tilt movements plus a friction control for making precise adjustments. Maximum load 8kg.