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Manfrotto 400 3-Way Geared Pan-and-Tilt Head with Select Quick Release Plates

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$709.91 $999.88 In stock

Category: Tripod Heads

Move your camera with complete control without losing out on precision of framing, by mounting it on the HD Geared Head with RC Plates from Manfrotto. This head comes with three quick-release plates of different sizes: 400PL-Low, 400PL-M, and 400PL-Hi. It has micrometric knobs for making precise movements with the mounted camera, and locking systems that help in panning and tilting. This head can bear a payload of 22 lbs. Use the leveling bubble for controlled movements and precise framing of subjects. You can conveniently mount this gear head on larger tripods or studio columns. The Manfrotto HD Geared Head is made from aluminum, which makes it lightweight and durable.

Weight: 5.7 lbs (2.6kg)

Height: 6.3" (16cm)

Panoramic Rotation : 360

Lateral Tilt: -7.5° / +7.5°

Tilt Drag: None

Independent Pan Lock: Yes

Plate Type: Quick release - with 3/8" screw

Tilt Lock: Yes

Load Capacity: 22 lbs (10kg)

Spirit Level: Yes

In The Box

  • HD Geared Head with RC Plates - 400PL-Low, 400PL-M, 400PL-Hi
  • 400PL-LOW Quick Release Plate (13mm) for 400 Deluxe Geared Head
  • 400PL-MED Quick Release Plate (23mm) for 400 Deluxe Geared Head
  • 400PL-HIG Quick Release Plate (44mm) for 400 Deluxe Geared Head
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Leo ★★★★★

The geared movement is buttery smooth—way better than the jerky adjustments on my old head. The quick release plates make swapping cameras a breeze when I’m switching between a telephoto and a wider lens.

Andrew P. ★★★★★

I’ve spent hours dialing in compositions with other heads, but this one’s geared knobs let me make tiny micro-adjustments without ever nudging the framing off. The quick release plates snap in securely, so swapping between my body and a secondary camera takes seconds mid-shoot.

Claire ★★★★★

The geared adjustments are so precise that I can fine-tune a landscape shot by fractions of a millimeter, and the quick-release plates swap between my camera bodies without any fiddling. It takes a little getting used to the cranks instead of a ball joint, but the control is worth the learning curve