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Manfrotto 400 Deluxe Geared Head (Quick Release) - Supports 22 lbs (10kg)

  • Price: $699.99
  • GBP 446.92
  • Mail In Rebate -$10.00 (see details)
    offer ends JUN 30 '12
  • Price after Rebate: $689.99
  • B&H # MA400
  • Mfr# 400

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  • With 13mm, 23mm & 44mm High Q.R. Plates
  • Replaces # 3263

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The Manfrotto 400 Deluxe Geared Head is a heavy-duty head designed primarily for use on studio column stands or larger tripods, and for use with large or medium format cameras. It offers the ultimate in precision 3-way geared adjustment and control. Self-locking foldaway cranks allow 360° panning, +30° and -90° of frontal tilt & +/- 7.5° of lateral tilt. Side to side levelling is controlled by a separated handle. The bubble level aids in precise positioning.

The availability of three different heights of quick release plates eliminates the nuisance of interference of camera standards, which is critical for use of fast wide angle lenses. In addition, the tension holding the round quick release plate can be released to allow fine adjustment with complete safety.

Replaces old part number 3263.

Includes 13mm, 23mm and 42mm high quick release plates.
Maximum Camera Supported Large format up to 8x10
Load Capacity 22 lbs (10kg)
Height 6.3" (16cm)
Quick Release Yes
Spirit Level Yes
Tension Control No
Tripod Mount Thread Size 3/8"-16
Weight 5.7 lbs (2.6kg)

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Manfrotto400 Deluxe Geared Head (Quick Release) - Supports 22 lbs (10kg)
 
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5.0

The best heavy duty head for LF cameras

By Gray Owl

from Kazakhstan

About Me Pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Macro photo

    Comments about Manfrotto 400 Deluxe Geared Head (Quick Release) - Supports 22 lbs (10kg):

    I use this head on Berlebach heavy duty and Gitzo 5530s tripods with both Sinar P2 and Linhof Kardan GTL cameras. And I feel myself much more comfortable with it than even with Linhof 77mm Levelling Pan/Tilt Head. The Manfrotto 400 Geared Head - has very smoothly movements and really easy supporting LR view cameras, as above. It's very useful for me in all kind of studio works especially I enjoy it at macro shooting. In a present time I think about buying one more Manfrotto 400.

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    5.0

    Making life simple in Australia

    By Cutting Edge Outside Broadcast

    from Australia

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Improves Tripod Function
    • Lightweight
    • Precise

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Stabilization

      Comments about Manfrotto 400 Deluxe Geared Head (Quick Release) - Supports 22 lbs (10kg):

      I use the Manfrotto 400 geared head for our domestic cricket series in Australia, we have 4 locked off HD cameras mounted up on scaffolding with a shot of the pitch including both wickets, the shot is required to be exact as it is keyed using a graphic representation of the wickets, this is used to show if the ball continued on its path, would it have knocked down the wickets.
      The geared head is fantastic allowing fine adjustment and getting the exact position on all cameras.
      I now own 8 units.
      I am extremely happy with this product.

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      5.0

      Rock solid

      By Peter

      from Cambridge, MA

      About Me Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Smooth
      • Sturdy

      Cons

      • Somewhat bulky

      Best Uses

      • Long Exposures
      • Precise positioning
      • Stabilization

      Comments about Manfrotto 400 Deluxe Geared Head (Quick Release) - Supports 22 lbs (10kg):

      I use this head in my laboratory to support heavy (10-15lbs.) high-speed video cameras. I need to be able to precisely point the camera at the target, and this head works like a dream. The movement about all three angular axes is very smooth, and I don't notice any backlash. The head is so solid, I imagine it could support a 25 pound camera when mounted sideways. No more loosen-move-tighten-redo-redo...you just dial in the angles you want. The action on the knobs is perfect--not too stiff, but stiff enough that there is no chance of the camera drifting. You can fold out little cranks on the knobs, but that is not really necessary. There are three sizes of "pedestal" quick-release platforms of varying height. This is nice if your camera has accessories or parts that can interfere with mounting to the head. Definitely recommend!

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      Quick Release Plates

      Manfrotto -  400PL-LOW Quick Release Plate (13mm) for 400 Deluxe Geared Head
        • Original: $30.00
        • Save: $5.53
      • Price: $24.47
      • GBP 15.62
       

      General Tripod Accessories

      Foba -  Base Plate
        • Original: $119.95
        • Save: $19.15
      • Price: $100.80
      • GBP 64.36
       

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