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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 26.5 lb
- 3 Independent Movements with Locks
- 90° Forwards and 25° Backwards Tilt
- Up to 90° Portrait Angle Tilt
The 229 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head from Manfrotto has a load capacity of 26.5 lb and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount. It includes an integrated RC0 quick release cam lock and a 030-14 Quick Release Plate. RC0 compatible quick release plates such as the 030-14 can removed from the head by pulling the cam lock's spring-loaded lever, which also allows the plate to be instantly reattached.
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How accurate are the spirit levels? Professional ...
How accurate are the spirit levels? Professional grade? Good enough for amateur work? Dreadful? Thanks.
The spirit levels on the Manfrotto 229 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 030-14 Quick Release Plate are accurate.
Date published: 2025-09-26
Can this be converted to use the pl 200 quick ...
Can this be converted to use the pl 200 quick release plate?
Yes. But you need both parts of that mount - the base and the plate. The base can just screw into the plate that comes with the head. So essentially what you end up with is 2 QR systems - one on top of the other. Sounds a little weird but it has worked OK for me. The only con is I have occasionally released the other plate by mistake. No big deal.
I really like the head.
Date published: 2020-05-28
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One of the reviewers on this site, Bruto gave some good advice about how to adjust the tension of the 229 head. In particular he states that for the horizontal tilt one will need a very thin-walled 13 mm socket. My question is, does anyone have any recommendations as to where to obtain this very thin-walled 13 mm socket?Thank you.Wes
Wes,If you still need this, contact me, and i will save one down for you.
Date published: 2025-09-26
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Does this fit an Induro Carbon tripod let set? Thank you.
Hi Collin,I purchased this head to go on a Manfrotto 058 tripod ,A good heavy solid head for a good solid heavy tripod.This is great for studio or location where not to much moving around.For location I recently bought a Gitzo GT2542T with a Arca swiss monoball Z1 head , amazing especiallyfor interiors where head is very fast and precise to use.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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I have a Bogen 3205 will this fit?
I'm not sure if the Bogen top plate has a 1/4-20 or 3/8 screw. The based of the Super Pro Head is 3/8 . If your tripod is 1/4-20, you can add a bushing to convert it to 3/8 . However, if what you're mounting on the Super Pro Head is truly heavy, like a 600/4, you are going to put a lot of strain on that 1/4-20 screw. So it depends on what you're going to use the Super Pro Head for.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Does this come with the hexagon plate?
The plate was included with the one I received. This head is awesome to work with. . . rock solid.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Can I use it to tilt 90 degrees UP ?(I use telescopes not cameras)
In the normal position, you cannot. However if you mount it backwards and have the tilt control pointing directly away from you, you will be able to point straight up. The gear handle will now just be on the far side of your head, pointing away from you. Although maybe slightly awkward at first, it would be something you would quickly get used to and it would be fully functional.
Date published: 2023-02-23