Looking for best prices for Manfrotto 055XproB and 496RC2

[D_Fivehundred]

Best price I've seen for the head is £49.99 at Bristol Cameras, but struggling to see the price of the tripod less than £110 (at Warehouse Express).

Anyone know of any better prices...?

 

[Galaxy66]

I would ask Bristol Cameras if they would price match the legs and/or give a bundled price with the head, even if they do not exactly match the price it may still work out cheaper just paying one postage from them.

I bought my 055XPROB from them and it came well packaged.

 

[D_Fivehundred]

Thanks for the response. Didn't think of asking Bristol for a combo price, as it happens I've ordered the head from there and the legs from Warehouse express... can't wait for them to arrive as I'm off at the end of the week so can get out and put them to the test!

 

[Galaxy66]

I was torn between the 190 for it's portability and the 055 for it's extra height and stability, so far I have not found the 055 restrictive for its size and extra weight.

Enjoy.

 

[D_Fivehundred]

I read that the 190 was criticised for it's height and a recent magazine test suggested using an alternative, but with the excellent 496 head, looking forward to getting the bear this week, don't think the weight will be a problem for me, although it's a fair bit heavier than my Benbo!

Thanks