Manfrotto 055XPRO Carbon Fiber 4 Section Tripod Full Frame 8 aperture throughout the entire 8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range In addition to its 3 D geared functions the 405 also incorporates a unique feature that allows you to instantly disengage the gears and rough position the camera by hand then instantly reengage them for ultra precise final alignment QPL’s lever design also offers more powerful locking of each section meaning the tripod is more stable and rigid than with traditional lever designs The 4 section legs of the 055CXPRO4 tripod make it extremely compact: together with the height saving of the new horizontal column mechanism 4 section legs help to reduce the closed length of this tripod a boon for any travelling photographer