Manfrotto 405 Pro Digital Geared Head with RC4 Rapid Connect Plate 410PL

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Price: $484.66 $479.99   

Product Feature

• Geared movement for smooth accurate adjustment.
• Allows quick disengagement of gearing for rough rapid adjustment.
• Built in quick release system.

Product Description

Speed and digital precision are paramount in the latest 405 Pro Digital Geared Head, the 405 provides ideal support and fast, pinpoint positioning for professional medium format cameras with conventional or digital backs. The 405 Pro Digital Geared Head was designed specifically to meet the more exacting, time-sensitive needs of busy professional digital photographers who shoot with medium format or 35 mm camera/back with payloads up to 7.5 Kg. It 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.

Manfrotto 405 Pro Digital Geared Head with RC4 Rapid Connect Plate 410PL Review

I 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 noticeably.

The main issue is that this head cannot standup to abuse. Mine failed within three months -- I suspect after manhandling by airport personnel.

Finally, the gearing mechanism is not -- as far as I can tell -- thoroughly sealed against the elements. If sand or salt (as in salt water) gets in, you're doomed.

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