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Manfrotto 438 Compact Leveling Head - Ball Camera Leveler - Supports 33 lb (15kg)

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Manfrotto 438 Compact Leveling Head - Ball Camera Leveler - Supports 33 lb (15kg)
Key Features
  • Replaces #3502
The Manfrotto 438 Compact Leveling Head provides fast leveling for tripods without built-in levels. It fits between the center column and head and has 10° range of adjustment.

This item replaces old catalog #3502.

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Manfrotto 438 Overview

The Manfrotto 438 Compact Leveling Head provides fast leveling for tripods without built-in levels. It fits between the center column and head and has 10° range of adjustment.

This item replaces old catalog #3502.

Features a 3/8" socket at its base, and a 3/8" screw at its top.
Three anti-twist screws prohibit unwanted rotation of tripod head, camera or other attached device
UPC: 719821288725

Manfrotto 438 Specs

Load Capacity
33 lbs (15kg)
Levelling Bubble
Yes (1)
Height
2" (5cm)
Weight
1.4 lb (650g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.245 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.25 x 4.9 x 3.75"

Manfrotto 438 Reviews

Amazing, I'll never use a ball head again as a solo operator

By Nick
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-10-14

10/10. Rock solid, stable, and really smooth to adjust. Being able to use a tripod with a center column is so much more convenient than having to constantly adjust the legs, plus you generally get more height out of the tripod. It's especially useful in tight spaces or during live events where adjusting the legs can be awkward and disruptive. Only problem is now I have to buy three more for my other tripods.

So perfect! Essential for Astral Alignment

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-04-04

Such a lifesaver when it comes to critical leveling for tracking stars or the Sun in an eclipse. Rather than struggling with extending and contracting tripod legs that is frustratingly imprecise, this head lets me take the tripod as it stands, and in about 15 seconds I can get the leveling head precisely level, with no frustrations!

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