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Items ID : 59519
Manfrotto 405 Pro Digital Geared Head with RC4 Rapid Connect Plate 410PL
Ball Head
- Currently 4.66666666667/5 Stars.
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USD 564.86
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BRIEF SUMMARY
- time-sensitive needs
- easy-to-grip knobs
- 3-D geared functions
- quick-release plate
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-degree pan and 90-degree - 30-degree 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.
- time-sensitive needs
- easy-to-grip knobs
- 3-D geared functions
- quick-release plate
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Customer Reviews
by: J. Howard (Midwest)
on: Friday, 12-March-2010
on: Friday, 12-March-2010
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
I have been using both the Manfrotto 405 and the 410 junior for the past five years. Short of the Arca Cube ($1649.99) this is the best and most durable gear head available.
I have had no problems with either durability or drift. My 405 did loosen up a bit on the pan axis and this may lead to the drift issue others have noted. one need only to carefully pop off the big round sticker above the pan axis and tighten the bolt below. This completely solved the problem and my head has been perfect since.
The other thoughts that come to mind related to drift are not properly balancing the camera and tripod instability. I use both heads with 35mm, 645, and 6x9 view camera systems and they both handle the weight well.
Finally, yes this is a geared head and as such more fragile then a standard 3way but I have seen more that one Gitzo head break in half from a single waist high drop. I really dont consider this head to be fragile. Just a valuable piece of photo gear and I try not to drop any of my gear.
I have had no problems with either durability or drift. My 405 did loosen up a bit on the pan axis and this may lead to the drift issue others have noted. one need only to carefully pop off the big round sticker above the pan axis and tighten the bolt below. This completely solved the problem and my head has been perfect since.
The other thoughts that come to mind related to drift are not properly balancing the camera and tripod instability. I use both heads with 35mm, 645, and 6x9 view camera systems and they both handle the weight well.
Finally, yes this is a geared head and as such more fragile then a standard 3way but I have seen more that one Gitzo head break in half from a single waist high drop. I really dont consider this head to be fragile. Just a valuable piece of photo gear and I try not to drop any of my gear.
by: J. Howard on Friday, 12-March-2010
by: Kent M. Whitney (San Diego, CA)
on: Thursday, 13-August-2009
on: Thursday, 13-August-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
I have several heads and my best two are both Manfrotto Heads. The 405 Pro Geared Head is big, very well built, heavy, and very easy to use. Great for long shots or very close in macro shots where stability and precise movement is critical. Would be best used in a studio or with non moving subjects. I am very pleased with this very fine professional head with great 3 axis controls. Not for folks with point and shoot gear, more for the Pro with heavy or large equipment. I am very satisfied with this head and all the rest of my Manfrotto gear... they are all the best for the bucks paid out!
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by: Kent M. Whitney on Thursday, 13-August-2009
by: P. Peirce (United States)
on: Friday, 6-April-2007
on: Friday, 6-April-2007
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
I love this head, I have two of them that I use with my canon 1ds cameras. I wouldnt try to put my 4x5 on one, despite the manufacturers 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 too much effort, get something else.
by: P. Peirce on Friday, 6-April-2007
Shipping Info
- This item will be shipped from United States
- Estimated Shipping weight: 2.72 Kg
- This item can be shipped to ALL destinations around the world.
- Item ship out within 5 - 10 working days after confirmation of payment
- Tracking no will be emailed to you once we have shipped your order
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