The Magnus Folding Z-Head is a durable 12.8 oz aluminum support with extendable joints that enable your camera to rise to a maximum height of 3.8", and the camera attaches to the head by turning the thumb wheel with the 1/4"-20 thread into the camera's mount. The included hex key allows you to adjust the tension of the joints, and the head has a load capacity of up to 6.6 lb. Therefore, an ideal tool for video or photographic applications. The head can be easily extended in various angles over your subject or get close enough to do macro photography, or mount the Z-Head to a camera slider via its dual 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 threaded mounts, and capture rolling video panoramas. Additionally, the head folds to a completely flat 0.8", and a bubble level is provided on the head to maintain your horizons aligned.
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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb
- Maximum Height: 3.8"
- Minimum Height: 0.8"
- Weight: 12.8 oz
The Magnus Folding Z-Head is a durable 12.8 oz aluminum support with extendable joints that enable your camera to rise to a maximum height of 3.8", and the camera attaches to the head by turning the thumb wheel with the 1/4"-20 thread into the camera's mount. The included hex key allows you to adjust the tension of the joints, and the head has a load capacity of up to 6.6 lb. Therefore, an ideal tool for video or photographic applications. The head can be easily extended in various angles over your subject or get close enough to do macro photography, or mount the Z-Head to a camera slider via its dual 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 threaded mounts, and capture rolling video panoramas. Additionally, the head folds to a completely flat 0.8", and a bubble level is provided on the head to maintain your horizons aligned.
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Magnus ZH-3 Overview
The head can raise a camera to a maximum height of 3.8", and folds completely flat to 0.8"
Includes a hex key that allows you to adjust the tension of the head's joints with a load capacity of up to 6.6 lb, and tilt the head in various angles
The Z-Head is made of a durable aluminum alloy with a weight 12.8 oz
Cameras attach to head via its 1/4"-20 Thumb Wheel Mount
A bubble level is provided on the head to maintain your horizons aligned
UPC: 847628008823
Magnus ZH-3 Specs
Key Specs
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Head
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Pan & Tilt
| Drag Control | |
| Independent Pan Lock | |
| Independent Tilt Lock |
General
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| Bubble Level | |
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Magnus ZH-3 Reviews
Mount for Camera or other.
By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-21
Very well made, heavy duty with easy to see bubble level.
Perfect for our use case
By dan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-01
this does exactly what we needed....we need to be able to adjust the angle of our studio teleprompters separately from the angle of the cameras mounted in them....this mount let us set the prompter at the best, most visible angle for the talent...then tilt the camera to get the best shot. Did need a bit of tightening for the heavier cameras, and we did use the Allen key option, rather than the thumbwheel for tightening the attachment to the camera's sliding plate....glad they included that!
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Can this Magnus Folding Z-Head sit (mount) on a ...
Can this Magnus Folding Z-Head sit (mount) on a regular camera tripod or monopod?
Yes, the Magnus Folding Z-Head has both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 receiving points on the bottom to be mounted to a tripod or monopod with ease.
Date published: 2024-12-29
Can the joints be tightened up so that they don't ...
Can the joints be tightened up so that they don't move?
Yes, the Magnus Folding Z-Head joints can be tightened to add or eliminate motion but this cannot breach the maximum payload amount to keep it still.
Date published: 2025-07-21
I need it to take photos at ground level. I have ...
I need it to take photos at ground level. I have a Nikon D5500 and D7200. Without a tripod, just resting it on the ground?
Depending on what is mounted on the Magnus Folding Z-Head, it could work directly on the ground. Though some gear may be too heavy and could throw the balance off, it would be ideal to use a base that will keep it steady like the Sunwayfoto T16C20N II Mini Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (B&H # SUT16C20NII).
Date published: 2025-04-02
question
Can this support a D500 with a 16-85mm lens and a battery grip?
This head can support a DSLR/lens combo such as the Nikon D500 with the AF-S 16-80mm f/2.8-4 lens.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Hi. Can this support a NikonD3500 with a 70-300mm ...
Hi. Can this support a NikonD3500 with a 70-300mm lens?
The Magnus Folding Z-Head will support the Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera with the attached Nikon 70-300mm lens.
Date published: 2022-11-29