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Pros & Cons
Pros
The knob mechanisms allow for incredibly precise adjustments, while the larger inner knobs release the gear allowing quick rotation along all three axes. Along with a velbon super magnesium slider, using it for macro work. It's also nice because you c... Read More
The build is excellent, heavy, nicely finished with knobs that feel nice and give excellent finger traction. It's hefty in the hand but feels solid as a tank. Freakin' awesome head and shipping.
The 120-38 manfrotto spacer takes away all pinch-points between the lower controls and the tripod. There is an easy solution for those who use an arca-swiss type camera mounting plate.
The manfrotto 410 junior geared head is an excellent product. The all metal knobs and compactness is superior to the more expensive 405. There is something special about this gear that separates apart from other competitors.
Someone else may fine after acclimating to the knob adjustments it is not a hindrance to them. The only downside is you need to tighten on with a washer as there is no lever to flip up to aid you.
Cons
Grrrrr. This gear head is disappointing in the quality and work ability. Returning and ordering the benro geared head.
Highlights
Quality
This head seems to be well made and sturdy
Geared for precise adjustments absolutely rock solid built like a tank should last forever
Things started to get heavy once i added a focus rail and found that all of the attachments and weight on my manfrotto 488 ball... Read More
Had one of these for years and replaced it after it finally took one to many knocks
Price
I wasnt ready to drop for the big brother of this head and im quite satisfied with this one
This gear head is fantastic value for money spent
My only knock is that it seems kind of expensive for what it is
Shipping
This came across as an amazon recommendation the next day how uncanny that timing was
Competitiveness
This manfrotto 410 junior is the best head going
Everything i loved about the full sized one with an easier footprint to pack for air travel and in my opinion the all metal kno... Read More
There is something special about this gear that separates apart from other competitors and majority of photographers says this ... Read More
I cannot find another geared head even remotely as good on the market
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geared, great, easy, good and quick. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
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- This product had a total of 929 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 4 2024.
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I just started getting more serious with macro photography
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Things started to get heavy once i added a focus rail and found that all of the attachments and weight on my manfrotto 488 ball head and 190pro legs was difficult to frame the shot
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had a lot of slop from the gear and setting the ball head was not easy
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
First of all it feels like a rock or brick because its not lightweight
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I got an amazon warehouse deal that was a minimally damaged box and new product
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I couldnt be happier to have saved 50 on this thing
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I was concerned and would watch out for a returned item that had any slop or signs that it was dropped
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you buy one pay attention to the quick release lever allen screw under the plate
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