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Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit - Supports 11 lb (5kg)

  • Price: $335.99
  • GBP 214.52
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    offer ends JUN 30 '12
  • Price after Rebate: $325.99
  • B&H # MA303
  • Mfr# 303

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The Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit permits the photographer to take sequential constant-angle shots around a single axis with his or her camera either in portrait or landscape position, and with the nodal point of the camera/lens in line with the center of rotation to ensure that parallax effects do not cause problems during image stitching.

Designed for Quick Time Virtual Reality technology (which allows virtual scenes to be created by computer from panoramic digital or digitized images that are simply stitched together), the QTVR kit incorporates two sliding plates to position the camera on the panoramic axis of rotation. The sliding plates provide forward, back and side adjustment for precise positioning. The system is suitable for most 35mm SLR, medium format still and digital still cameras using wide angle or standard lenses.

The kit is based around the 300N panoramic head which allows the operator to set 10 different angles of rotation; 5,10, 15, 20, 24, 30, 36, 45, 60 & 90° (respectively equivalent to 72, 36, 24, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6 & 4 shots) spanning 360 degrees rotation using the engraved, graduated scale markings for reference. The kit features double sliding plates with 3.1" (80mm) of adjustment for precise nodal point positioning.

Dimensions:

Maximum Height
12.3"
Weight
3.6 lb

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Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit - Supports 11 lb (5kg)
 
4.9

(based on 7 reviews)

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Pros

  • Attaches firmly (4)
  • Large range of motion (4)
  • Stable (4)
  • Strong clamp (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/scenery (3)
    • Photography (3)
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    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellen product super precise and solid

    By higherfly

    from Miami

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attaches Firmly
    • Good Stability
    • Large Range of Motion
    • Strong Clamp

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Arquitecture
    • Landscape/Scenery

    Comments about Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit - Supports 11 lb (5kg):

    That's the best panoramic head I have had: you can do anything in a repeatable and reliable way. I use it mainly for virtual tour photography. I never miss a shot.
    Extremely strong but (of course) somewhat heavy: it needs a stable tripod.

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    4.0

    So far so good

    By RAYMAN

    from VENICE, CA

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attaches Firmly
    • Good Stability
    • Large Range of Motion
    • Strong Clamp

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Landscape/Scenery

      Comments about Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit - Supports 11 lb (5kg):

      Heavy duty

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      5.0

      303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit

      By Max Rush

      from Mississauga Canada

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attaches Firmly
      • Good Stability
      • Large Range of Motion
      • Strong Clamp

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Wildlife

        Comments about Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit - Supports 11 lb (5kg):

        A great tool to own, It made shooting virtual tours and panoramic way more precise and easy....
        After using this product the stiching of my images looked stunning.
        great to own if you are into Real estate photography.

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        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        A very sweet set up!

        By Coonzy

        from Johnson, VT

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attaches Firmly
        • Good Stability
        • Large Range of Motion
        • Strong Clamp

        Cons

        • Heavy

        Best Uses

        • Long Exposures
        • Photography
        • Stabilization

        Comments about Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit - Supports 11 lb (5kg):

        This piece of equipment has allow me to reach the next level in my panoramic imaging. Finding the nodal point has never been easier when using the 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Price is high but worth it

        By johnny

        from NC

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Fits Well
        • Improves Tripod Function

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Panoramo pivot point
          • Photography

          Comments about Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit - Supports 11 lb (5kg):

          This is an easy to use, quality built Panoramic Head. The ease of changeover from vertical to horizonal is a unique feature that sets it apart.

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          The ultimate weapon for panorama

          By Vladoskan

          from Switzerland

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Precision

          Cons

          • Nothing

          Best Uses

          • Panorama

          Comments about Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit - Supports 11 lb (5kg):

          Make a panorama becomes a child's play, the settings are easy, numerous and very precise.

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          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          very useful for panoramic heads!

          By Andrew

          from San Mateo, CA

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Improves Tripod Function

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Panorama photos
            • Photography

            Comments about Manfrotto 303 QTVR Panoramic Head Kit - Supports 11 lb (5kg):

            Getting used to this head is pretty easy after you read the instructions and get used to the functionality for the first time. The construction is solid and sturdy, everything works smooth and is great. One thing that would be great with this head would be if it came with a built in level.

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