The Manfrotto 055XPROB + 808RC4 Tripod kit includes aluminium tripod legs and a three-way pan head. When fully extended with the single-section rapid sliding centre column, the Manfrotto Tripod has a maximum operational height of 70.3-inch. Without the centre column, it extends up to 55.9-inch in height. For storage and travel purposes, the Manfrotto Tripod folds down to a length of 25.8-inch. The entire setup weighs 5.3 lbs and is capable of handling large equipment of up to 15.4 lbs. The legs consist of three sections and feature flip lever leg locks to ensure maximum stability. The Manfrotto Tripod features a standard 38-inch head mount thread for flexibility in tripod head choices. The Manfrotto 055XPROB, 808RC4 kit comes with a three-pound, three-way pan head with a balance spring that is able to handle loads of up to 17.6 lbs and measures 6.1-inch in height. This 808RC4 pan/tilt head makes smooth pans a reality, as it absorbs any shock to the camera equipment.