Found interesting facts about my Manfrotto tripod...

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!

I'll bet weight ratings have changed and it would be even higher if rated today!

I don't know Jack is pretty old... LOL

Very cool sir.

Great find Jack, love hearing cool stories like this, you know what they say its the having the right tripod that makes the photographer.

Jack is so old, when he was in school, there was no History class.