Manfrotto 405 Geared Head

Die Platte passt prima in einen MA405 Getriebneiger. Für meinen Geschmack ist die Befestigungsschraube etwas kurz. Habe die Platte an einer Sinar F2 montiert und würde mir dafür zwei bis drei Gewindegänge mehr wünschen

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.

This is great. Sturdy, Strong, very well made. Easy to use.

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

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.