Manfrotto 055XPROB super8 plus a compartment to carry

plus a compartment to carry a laptop or tablet

with an accurate rangefinder

not bad at all for being over 100 years old

except for a regrettable ID engraving on the bottom plates (regrettable because it's a strange idea to engrave ID numbers

It's not 100% ideal for 50mm or longer lenses- the framelines are necessarily pretty small- but if you like wide angle lenses

Manfrotto 055XPROB super8 plus a compartment to carryThe Manfrotto 055XPROB is a versatile mid sized tripod with a centre column that can be flipped into horizontal position for low angle or copystand work. The tripod extends to about 5 feet without the column, or just over 6 feet with the column fully extended. Accepts any tripod head with a standard 3 8 thread (sold separately). In good cosmetic condition, with finish wear from normal use.