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| Bogen - Manfrotto Pro Digital Geared Head with Quick Release - Supports 16.50 lb | 
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| Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $428.00
Buy New: $384.90
You Save: $43.10 (10%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 16.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
MPN: 405
Model: Pro Digital Geared Head
UPC: 719821193500
EAN: 0719821219200
ASIN: B00009R6LM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great in principle, Poor in fact June 4, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I agree completely with the other reviewer who notes that this is a very delicate head. Be warned. It is great for fine positioning of the camera. Great for studio work. BUT I travel with my gear, have to hike to remote locations, work in poor conditions (sand, dirt, wind) and the head has two problems -- very delicate, as mentioned; and prone to drift. I do a lot of timelapse work, and over time, the head can tend to move (along the tilt or pitch axis). Very slightly and quite smoothly, but still noticeably.
The main issue is that this head cannot standup to abuse. Mine failed within three months -- I suspect after manhandling by airport personnel.
Finally, the gearing mechanism is not -- as far as I can tell -- thoroughly sealed against the elements. If sand or salt (as in salt water) gets in, you're doomed.
 Don't drop it April 6, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I love this head, I have two of them that I use with my canon 1ds cameras. I wouldn't try to put my 4x5 on one, despite the manufacturer's claim that it will support the weight. Set it down hard, and you will be sending it off to Bogen for an $80 repair. The levels are about 98% accurate. Anyway, they are super-fast and easy to use - no complaints there, but these have to be among the most delicate tripod heads ever made. If taking it off the legs and packing it separately when you travel seems like too much effort, get something else.
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