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Brand: Bogen EAN: 0719821219200 Feature: Maximum Load Capacity 16.5 lbs Head Height 6.3 inches Pan 360° Tilt +90° -30° Frontal & Lateral Tilt Item Dimensions: Label: Bogen Imaging Manufacturer: Bogen Imaging Maximum Weight Recommendation: 1650 hundredths-pounds Model: Pro Digital Geared Head MPN: 405 Publisher: Bogen Imaging Studio: Bogen Imaging Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: Manfrotto's 405 Pro Digital Geared Head is designed especially to meet the more exacting, time-sensitive needs of today's busy professional digital photographers who shoot with medium format or 35mm camera/back payloads up to 16.5lbs.The 405 utilizes large, easy-to-grip knobs that provide smooth, positive, geared control through 360? pan and +90? - 30? frontal and lateral tilt.In addition to its 3-D geared functions, the 405 also incorporates a unique feature that allows you to instantly disengage the gears and rough position the camera by hand, then instantly reengage them for ultra-precise final alignment.The 405 comes complete with quick-release plate, ?" and 3/8" camera mounting screws, and 3/8" tripod mount. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great in principle, Poor in factI agree completely with the other reviewer who notes that this is a very delicate head. Be warned. It is great for fine positioning of the camera. Great for studio work. BUT I travel with my gear, have to hike to remote locations, work in poor conditions (sand, dirt, wind) and the head has two problems -- very delicate, as mentioned; and prone to drift. I do a lot of timelapse work, and over time, the head can tend to move (along the tilt or pitch axis). Very slightly and quite smoothly, but still ... Read More Rating:  - Don't drop itI love this head, I have two of them that I use with my canon 1ds cameras. I wouldn't try to put my 4x5 on one, despite the manufacturer's claim that it will support the weight. Set it down hard, and you will be sending it off to Bogen for an $80 repair. The levels are about 98% accurate. Anyway, they are super-fast and easy to use - no complaints there, but these have to be among the most delicate tripod heads ever made. If taking it off the legs and packing it separately when you travel seems like ... Read More |
