Benro GD3WH Geared Head Drieweg Statiefkop

This device designed by Benro manufactured by china cannot be used on a daily bases without damaging the hand. Their is no adjustment to make it more comfortable to use, for any length of time. Would not recommend any one elderly to use it

Bought this to replace a ball head for architectural photography. When shooting architecture, especially interiors, precise alignment of the camera is often critical, and a ball head makes this very challenging. Many geared heads are very expensive, this is a much more affordable option and ideal for non-professional work though I have seen many pros in the field use this one. The fine positioning is excellent, though like any geared head it is slow to adjust so is not suitable where quick movements are a priority. Note that the head does not require 'locking down', it stays in whatever position it is moved to with zero play on my sample. Excellent value, does exactly what it was designed for.

This head is perfect for landscapes, sturdy and accurate. This one replaces one I lost so it would have been an opportunity for a change but I loved the original so much I got an exact replacement.

A clear step-up in many situations from a standard ball head. Fairly easy to adjust in larger movements (the quick release mechanism can be a bit stiff) but very easy to make finer adjustments (using the three knobs). The mechanism for attaching and releasing a camera on my previous version (not from WEX) broke, and I am hoping this one proves more durable.

I was very disappointed to find the position of the knobs made this impossible to use on my gitzo tripod as the tripod top plate is very wide. Please add a warning to the description.