Master XC-M 525K Professional Tripod Kit - Blue

The Master XC-M 525K Professional Tripod Kit is a versatile and durable tripod designed for professional photographers. The tripod has a built-in monopod, offering additional flexibility for shooting on the go. The tripod legs can be folded 180 degrees, allowing for easy and compact storage and transportation. They have independently adjustable angles, enabling you to set up the tripod on uneven terrain or in tight spaces. The tripod comes with a dual-action ball head that provides smooth and precise movement. The tension memory lock ensures that the head stays in the desired position.

Master XC-M 525K features a 2-stage center column that can be reversed for low-angle shots or macro photography. Bubble levels are included on both the tripod and ball head, allowing for accurate leveling and alignment. The tripod has a retractable weight hook at the bottom of the center column, providing stability by adding additional weight. It uses a Master Dovetail Quick Release system, compatible with Arca-type plates, for fast and secure camera attachment.

This tripod is designed with soft and comfortable grips on key touch points, enhancing comfort and ease of use. It has a modular design that allows for expansion and customization, accommodating additional accessories and attachments. It is also designed to perform in cold weather conditions, with a temperature rating of -4°F / -20°C.

The Master XC-M 525K Professional Tripod Kit offers a range of features that make it a reliable choice for professional photographers. From its flexible folding legs and versatile ball head to its cold weather performance and expandable design, this tripod provides the necessary stability and functionality for a variety of shooting situations.

Product Features in Detail

The XC-M 525K is more than just a tripod, it's part of an expansive modular system.
XC-M stands for eXtreme Compact Modular and it is the modular component that makes this tripod system truly special.

- While some tripods use a single, detachable leg to form a monopod, all three legs on a Master XC-M tripod are removable. You can use one of them to form a monopod by combining it with the center column, but can also connect a set of Master Extension and Macro Legs (product 3559) to either extend the height of the tripod well beyond its native spec. or to achieve an incredibly stable macro tripod.

- Remove the rubber feet at the bottom of each leg and replace them with a set of All Terrain Feet (product 3510) for a robust system of stainless-steel spikes with soft, removable covers and sand/snow baskets.

- Slide the center column out and add a Ground Level Adapter (product 3531) for low-angle images, or try the Column Tilt Adapter (product 4028) to turn your XC-M's center column into an adjustable boom for creative angles and symmetrical overhead shots. 

Thanks to its modularity, XC-M is the most adaptable tripod system available anywhere in the world today.

Finally, every Master XC-M tripod has a Mini Dovetail Plate installed in its yoke. This unique system speeds up the time needed to attach an accessory such as a flex arm or articulating arm. Simply pre-attach your accessory to a Master MD Clamp (product code 3573, sold separately) and then you can connect or remove it from the XC-M tripod in a matter of seconds. 

The Master XC-M 525 tripod's 5-section, transverse legs fold 180°, making the entire unit just over 15" long for storage and travel. Yet, fully extended it reaches a working height of nearly 6'! Each leg's angle and length are independently adjustable, allowing the XC-M 525 to properly support your camera on uneven ground. Its dual-action ball head is strong, precise, and lightweight with an independent pan control. It has an integrated Memory Lock dial that enables you to set the level of tension for the ball joint to best suit your preferences and the weight of your camera rig, and uses Master's Dovetail quick-release system (Arca-type) for a fast and secure camera connection.