Manfrotto 405 405 Geared Head
Reviews van Manfrotto 405 405 Geared Head
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I knew for a while that my ball head is cumbersome in making precision adjustments when shooting landscapes and the solution is the Manfrotto 405 Geared Head. My reluctance was my ball head had the Arca Swiss quick release and I have a significant investment in the quick release plates for my camera bodies and long lenses. I finally resolved to purchase the Manfrotto 405 and fit it with the Kirk QR-AB1 with Quick Release Clamp and give it a shot. I am so sorry I did not do this sooner. The 405 works like a charm and all my cameras and lenses easily mate and function with the adapter. The 405 is robust and easy to use. Making large adjustments takes a little getting used to but the fine adjustments are what this head is all about. It had no problem handling a Canon 1dx w/ 400 2.8. I would recommend this head to anyone in need of such a device.
I knew for a while that my ball head is cumbersome in making precision adjustments when shooting landscapes and the solution is the Manfrotto 405 Geared Head. My reluctance was my ball head had the Arca Swiss quick release and I have a significant investment in the quick release plates for my camera bodies and long lenses. I finally resolved to purchase the Manfrotto 405 and fit it with the Kirk QR-AB1 with Quick Release Clamp and give it a shot. I am so sorry I did not do this sooner. The 405 works like a charm and all my cameras and lenses easily mate and function with the adapter. The 405 is robust and easy to use. Making large adjustments takes a little getting used to but the fine adjustments are what this head is all about. It had no problem handling a Canon 1dx w/ 400 2.8. I would recommend this head to anyone in need of such a device.
Santo
13 mei 2019
This is great. Sturdy, Strong, very well made. Easy to use.
This is great. Sturdy, Strong, very well made. Easy to use.
Beverly W
7 november 2018
This head has everything I need for shooting architecture. While it may not be up to the quality level of a Cube it's definitely stable and has accurate fine movements. A bargain compared to the price of the Cube
This head has everything I need for shooting architecture. While it may not be up to the quality level of a Cube it's definitely stable and has accurate fine movements. A bargain compared to the price of the Cube
Jason
9 juli 2018
I loved (past tense) this head. It was everything I needed in a tripod head for quick and smooth adjustments, until the tripod slipped off my cart, and landed on linoleum tile floor. As you can see from the photo, the part of the head holding the mounting plate is wafer-thin. Very major design flaw. I loved this head, but I don't think I'll buy it again. I hope my misfortune will serve a useful purpose - if you have this head, be very mindful and don't let the tripod fall.
I loved (past tense) this head. It was everything I needed in a tripod head for quick and smooth adjustments, until the tripod slipped off my cart, and landed on linoleum tile floor. As you can see from the photo, the part of the head holding the mounting plate is wafer-thin. Very major design flaw. I loved this head, but I don't think I'll buy it again. I hope my misfortune will serve a useful purpose - if you have this head, be very mindful and don't let the tripod fall.
Michael
30 juni 2018
I originally purchased this head a few months ago to replace one of my failing JR gear heads. I thought by purchasing this bigger head it would not fail as often. I was wrong. I had 3 of the JR heads because one always need to go to Arizona for repair. Now I need to do the same thing with this head. So I bought a back up for my spare. I even take my heads of during transport to lessen the stress but things still go wrong. The spring that works the quick release broke in this case. But other times the heads developed to much play in the gear head that it needs to be reset. Not sure if any real viable alternative is out there for those of us who have to travel to locations.
I originally purchased this head a few months ago to replace one of my failing JR gear heads. I thought by purchasing this bigger head it would not fail as often. I was wrong. I had 3 of the JR heads because one always need to go to Arizona for repair. Now I need to do the same thing with this head. So I bought a back up for my spare. I even take my heads of during transport to lessen the stress but things still go wrong. The spring that works the quick release broke in this case. But other times the heads developed to much play in the gear head that it needs to be reset. Not sure if any real viable alternative is out there for those of us who have to travel to locations.
Steven
2 juni 2018
