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<blockquote data-quote="fotojack" data-source="post: 112816" data-attributes="member: 16">Ever since I picked up this tripod, I've always been curious about it's true model name, since it doesn't have any etched markings on it, denoting model or serial number. Two days ago, I got hold of the Senior Product Manager of Gentec International, the sole distributors of Manfrotto products in Canada. It just so happens that Mr. Gautier owned the exact same one I had as his first tripod! I had sent him detailed photos of the tripod, and he replied with this:This is the Manfrotto 055CL Classic Pro tripod, circa 1977 - 1982.Height is about 64&quot;, max weight load is 15.4 lbs/7kg.At least now I know how old it is, how good it is, and the actual model number! I'll NEVER sell this thing! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="fotojack, post: 112816, member: 16"] Ever since I picked up this tripod, I've always been curious about it's true model name, since it doesn't have any etched markings on it, denoting model or serial number. Two days ago, I got hold of the Senior Product Manager of Gentec International, the sole distributors of Manfrotto products in Canada. It just so happens that Mr. Gautier owned the exact same one I had as his first tripod! I had sent him detailed photos of the tripod, and he replied with this: This is the Manfrotto 055CL Classic Pro tripod, circa 1977 - 1982. Height is about 64", max weight load is 15.4 lbs/7kg. At least now I know how old it is, how good it is, and the actual model number! I'll NEVER sell this thing! :) [/QUOTE]

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