Manfrotto MH293D3-Q2 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate
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Good Product, However...
I purchased this to replace my old Manfrotto 3265 joystick head that had a worn out spring in it. My only concern with the MHXPRO-3W are the plastic tilt & level friction control knobs. They're thin plastic and could break easily if mishandled. It would have been better to use the same material that was used on the panning control knob. It's far more durable!
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Working great!
This is the first ball head I've owned (my other head is a pistol grip) and so far it's working great. I have it on my Manfrotto monopod and have used it with a Canon body and 70-200 f2.8 zoom lens. The head holds the camera-lens combo just fine. I like setting the friction where I can switch from portrait to landscape view without having to touch the knobs.
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Excellent tripod
This tripod gives excellent support for landscape and macro photography. The center column easily switches from vericle to horizontal and back again. The leg locks operate quickly and easily, but you must be careful to avoid getting a finger pinched. It gives me an extra 10 of hight compared to my old 3001PRO3 with less weight and greater ease of operation.
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Flawed product and customer service
When using the 90 degree center column tilt in the field, the center column mechanism blew apart leaving me without a tripod, 4 hours from home. I sent in for repair by email, as that is the only method for contacting customer service. They literally didn't respond for exactly 4 months. Emailed June 11, response October 11. Will never buy manfrotto again.
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Solid but large
I bought this head because I have always used 3-way heads, but it ended being a bit larger than I expected, but I don't think I checked the dimensions in the specs. I have used this tripod head on a larger studio size tripod, and it was extremely stable. If you're looking for a 3-way head for a larger, studio tripod, this one would be an excellent choice.
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Precise Head
I use this head with the 055X PRO Tripod legs. It is a very reliable combination. I used it for photographing interiors, portraits , products and food so far and I was very happy with the range of motion and precision of movement. It is not a light combination and the head's handles can get in the way when packing tightly but those are just minor issues.
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New Fan!
After many years of using an aluminum tripod, I made the commit to carbon fiber. Pro friends said to quit stalling and I'm glad I made the move. Solid, sturdy tripod that works really well. Quick release clamps make adjusting the legs easy. The ball head clamps tight right where I need it to. I'm impressed with the workmanship and quality of the product.
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Worth having as part of your equipment
Needed the stability to hold my Nikon D300 w. 28 to 300 lens. Uses are endless from pano's to bulb exposures, etc... Many great things about this product. Far out weigh any shortcomings. My only complaint is that mechanism to get the QC camera mount plate off an empty Tripod was easier. It seems to hang up just a bit, but not when loaded with the camera.
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Good Starter Unit
Great unit if you've never used a pan head. I graduated to this unit from a joystick grip. It's a bit of an adjustment going from what I was used to (one handle adjustment) to three handles, but the control is so much better. I bought this unit before launching into the really expensive pan heads to ensure I liked it and to get accustomed to using it.
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Great little tripod head
I needed a tripod head for my lighter travel Benro tripod. I used to have a ball head on the tripod which is essentially useless especially if you need to shoot architecture or landscapes. This is a very sturdy, fairly compact head. It is heavier and more expensive than I would have liked it to be. The panning grips slide in to become more compact.
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Good So Far
Have not had it very long, but it looks to be well constructed. It is heavy, but I expected that since the weight is in the specs. Tall, so I will probably never use it fully extended or with the center column extended. This tripod, along with a SV BH5X head, holds my gripped 6D and Sigma 150-600mm C lens rock steady. Very nice piece of equipment.
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Great versatility and precision
The combination of the 055xpro3 legs and the 405 gear head is really good, from videos I thought the head was going to be really big but if I compare it to my other head 808RC4 its the same overall size. When I unboxed it and tried the geared mechanism I thought it was too hard to make the pan and tilt move, but when using it it feels just right.
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I couldn't resist buying it!
I am now the proud owner of three Manfrotto tripods and one monopod. You can't go wrong with a Manfrotto. I'm especially impressed by this one! I bought it to dedicate to a recently purchased Gimbal support system for my Tamron 150-600mm. It is top notch quality and I especially like the leg locks. Pretty slick set up! Very solid and very stable!
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Great Pan/Tilt head with one issue
Bought the head in conjunction with the Manfrotto 055X Pro tripod. Really like the head a lot with its wide range of motion, the spring action of the levers. However, one issue I have is that after the base plate is reattached to the head, the clamp does not fully clamp shut. It is quite secure but I wonder if it needs more force to fully close.
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Packed with features
This is a great tripod for macro work with it's 90 degree center column. The center column is very tight in any position, which was a concern of mine but i'm glad I took a chance. Leg clamps work great. automatic leg angle locks are a great feature. the only downfall is it's weaght compared to other tripods of the same size and load capability.
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Very Happy
I'm very please with this purchase and as soon as I started using the tripod and ball head mount my photo shooting has improved. As a newbie I was concerned about the quality and I did a lot of research and comparing other products and decided on this for numerous reasons. I'm happy with this purchase and look forward to using it more and more.
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Solid piece of kit!
I have used this with my DSLR, my NPC 195 and my Crown Graphic. Even at that weight this tripod was rock solid in both the vertical and horizontal modes. The rubber coated legs are a real plus in the near freezing conditions lately. Sets up very fast. It is well built, with every movement solidly clicking into place. You won't be disappointed.
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My favorite tripod
I have several Manfrotto tripods, but wanted one that was a little light. I do a lot of outdoor portraits and carry a lot of equipment with me, so when I can reduce the weight a little ill do it. I would love to have a composite tripod but it doesn't fit into my budget at this time. This Manfrotto MT190XPRO3 fits the bill for me....love it!!!!
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Heavy, but definitely worth it
I was torn between the RC2 and RC4 and went with the RC4 since it would support more weight and had the bubble levels. Seeing how heavy it is I would probably go with the RC2 now but this is an incredibly steady head that should last forever and perform at a high level. Not for taking a hike with but the 3-way is incredibly stable and precise.
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Quite Confident with this Head
I prefer pan-tilts over ball heads. This one holds a 5D Mark II with a 28-300mm lens, a fairly heavy combination. I've not yet had it on field trips, but indoors it has performed at or above expectations. I'm sometime quite low to the ground so I could use a little more than a 30-degree tilt. A little imagination with the tripod corrects this.
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Original intent
I bought this to use on my travel tripod but it was heavier than I expected so I mounted it on a studio tripod. The foldability of the head made it a natural for packing, I found it was also valuable when time came to put the studio tripod away. The retractable handles and foldability insures it won't catch on anything in the storage closet
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Preferred Head
I prefer this type of head of the ball head style because you are adjusting only 1 axis at a time. Usually that is what I need. Of the available quality 3 way heads, I like this one most. There are great smooth video pan tilt heads out there. This is not a video pan head, but for static photo and video .. it is perfect and nicely compact.
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Outstanding Head
I have this head on a carbon fiber tripod and adds a little weight to the setup.I bought this pan/tilt head to replace my ball head that I wasn't too happy with. Just a word of caution you must align the release plate carefully to the camera or it will not click securely onto the head. Be careful. I almost bounced the 7D off the ground.
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Sturdy and well built
I bought myself the Canon 70-200Llll 2.8 for Christmas and I took it out on a trial run and put it on my tripod only to discover it was too heavy for that head. I researched and decided on the 808RC4 and it works great. Its sturdy and well built and I have no issues putting any lens and camera combo on it. Good shooting to all of you.
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