I bought this head back in 2018. It's a decent value for the price. The lack of precision in the gears can be a bit frustrating at times, most often from what appears to be an occasional gear slip where you turn the knob but the head doesn't move. If you are using it with TS-E lenses, you have to make sure the lens is facing in the opposite direction from the clamp locking knob otherwise you can't fully shift down.
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info..
@MikeLeePhoto4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich just purchased the SUNWAYfOTO GH Pro 2 geared head. Beautifully made .Gears are permanently fixed though rotation can either be made via the knobs or by the pull out levers .Arca Swiss compatible.
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
I am sure it's a good choice, enjoy it..
@MichaelBlue4 жыл бұрын
Just got a 3046 in excellent condition. Really happy with the way this will work for my RE shoots. I have been using an expensive heavy duty Induro carbon fiber with top of their line ball head. The 3046 with my new geared head will be the gear now for shooting indoors. Thanks for the intro to these tripods.
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
It's hard for people to understand why I prefer a 30 year old design tripod but I do.. hopefully yours will last a lifetime.
@jessicasearcy91184 жыл бұрын
Michael, what did you pay for yours...I'm seeing them from $150 to 400, so I'm a little confused
@MichaelBlue4 жыл бұрын
@@jessicasearcy9118 $150 its like new... seriously it must have been stored, free shipping.
@jessicasearcy91184 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBlue wow, lucky you!! I'll keep doing my research then :) Thank you!
@randomstuff530782 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I just got this for Christmas and couldn't figure out how to get the plate out! Thanks
@RichBaum Жыл бұрын
If you having any more problems feel free to send me an email at Richardrichbaum.com
@kennypringle4580 Жыл бұрын
I have a Manfrotto XPro gear head and this Benro. I agree with your views on the Benmo. I do like it, I don’t actually know which know which one I prefer.
@RichBaum11 ай бұрын
Kenny, federal is good boy I can’t imagine life without my arcus was D4. We should talk about it sometime.
@little14004 жыл бұрын
Rich , Mark Charles from the group, thanks for all the videos you make.
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated
@Leptospirosi2 жыл бұрын
I have had a Manfrotto 410 since 2006 and it's like new despite holding heavy binoculars and even telescopes from time to time: I don't know where you heard about the 410 being prone to faults, but I guess pushing a Chines rip off that cost the same (my 410 was 190€ Vat included when I bought it) is not a very good advise. At least the Benro is much lighter (about 1/3 of the weight) for landscape photographers willing to carry around one, which should also tell a lot about how sturdy that 210$ head could be in comparison to the fully metal 410.
@RichBaum2 жыл бұрын
Good information, thanks for the reply
@funkyboogiee3 жыл бұрын
i may consider this for real estate work. i did a shoot today on my benro tripod w/ a vx20 benro ball head and it may be too sleek for fast paced real estate shoot where we are constantly adjusting. i banged my fingers up on the tiny knobs a lot and can only get a little quarter turn on the ball head knob to tighten, and i have to do like 2 or 3 quarter turns each time. I really may consider this geared head approach for real estate work.
@RichBaum3 жыл бұрын
A Geared Head is the right tool for the job
@funkyboogiee3 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum cool. I'll use your affiliate link.
@marcomark83 жыл бұрын
Beautiful backdrop for your video.
@RichBaum3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s pretty when I live. Lots of nature
@Hoggdoc19464 жыл бұрын
Rich are you aware there is a Manfrotto MHXPRO-3WG Geared 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head that is listed on Amazon for $153.00 USD today. Also listed is the Manfrotto Junior Geared Head (410) selling for $239.95 USD also on Amazon. Then there is the always way overpriced Arca Swiss D4 Geared Tripod Head Quick Set, Classic (Plate Not Included) at $1141.95 USD.
@little14004 жыл бұрын
those are great prices. I own this one and cant imagine not using geared head of some type. thanks Rich.
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
I realized after I made the video I miss quoted the price but I have the $209 price in my show notes..
@StevenPLANCHARD4 ай бұрын
Hi Rich, thanks for this review. What kind of plate adaptor you use with the manfrotto 405 to use Arca swiss L Braket ?
@ivanlupi51234 жыл бұрын
Hey Rich! Have learned a lot from you. I own that head and it’s great for everything. Just a quick question off topic. Do you ever do interior panoramas? I have tried a couple and they are a complete nightmare when stitching the diagonal lines go curved and when I use the adaptive wide angle in PS it makes me crop the image. Should I always avoid panoramas indoors or is there a better way to correct the geometry besides playing with transform/warp and adaptive wide angle?
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
I never do panos inside but I do 360s
@pawel-9514 жыл бұрын
If DSLR is your camera of choice for making interior panoramas,firts of all,you need to use a proper panorama tripod head in order to avoid stiching problems. I use Nodal Ninja panohead and I'm very happy with the results. For stiching panos I use program called PTGui Pro.
@ivanlupi51234 жыл бұрын
Rich Baum thanks for taking the time. Yeap no panos ever again for interior.
@ivanlupi51234 жыл бұрын
Pawel - stitching is no problem it is the way the diagonal lines from the ceiling become curved when stitching and to make that diagonal (straight) again, I end up with a mess and cropping to a 1 shot level. Not worth it. I do own a great tripod and head and how to align the nidal point. Thanks anyway for taking the time
@arca-swissusa11014 жыл бұрын
@@ivanlupi5123 You are having problems because you are not rotating the lens on its nodal point. Both the Manfrotto and the Benro head offset the camera/lens enough to cause major headaches when stitching rotational captures for a panorama. If Rich had left his ARCA-SWISS quick release on the D4, the lower monoballffix/monorail channel accepts our nodal rail. The knockoff "arca swiss standard" plates are offset and again will cause issues, especially if you are in tight quarters.
@pawel-9514 жыл бұрын
Hey Rich,you don't have to slide a plate into the head.You can simply tilt a plate a little a put it down with the side opposite the knob first.Works flowlessly. Cheers!
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
Sorry not really following you. I find my head works perfectly as planned.
@Carl_Aznable3 жыл бұрын
He means instead of sliding it in from the side, drop it in from above, but tilted so the opposite side lands in the groove, laying it flat and then locking the knob.
@CFster4 жыл бұрын
I’m getting a sense of déjà vu.
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, had to de publish due to a glitch and I still have a sound volume issue near the end..
@jessicasearcy91184 жыл бұрын
Rich what is a fair price for the used manfroto 3046? I see them from $150 to 400...
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
Over the past 10 years I have purchased 3 off E Bay and each was perfect and all came with some kind of Manfrotto head and all 3 were under $100 each including shipping. SO if you wait you will always fine a great deal but I think that even at $150 it's worth it as long as it's in good shape..
@jessicasearcy91184 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum thank you!
@smcarmel3 жыл бұрын
Did you have an affiliate link to the RRS lever system?
@RichBaum3 жыл бұрын
No I do not. But it’s only $120
@KenCheng3 жыл бұрын
sorry if I missed it, but when panning from the base, is the camera positioned on axis?
@RichBaum3 жыл бұрын
Not quite sure I’m understanding your question but basically on this gearhead you just rotate one of the knobs and it rotates the pan
@KenCheng3 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum yes, I understand that.... but my question is... is the center of the sensor on axis of the pan. (but to be honest... I ended up buying something else anyway... The Leofoto G2 and I love it)
@SmartPhotoVault3 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks. Does anyone know I ill get clearance on my Manfro 055 to turn the Benro knobs round? ....I see They mention it will not fit on all tripods. ...Or if someone could comment with the width of the base, that would be very helpful. Thank you.
@RichBaum3 жыл бұрын
Sorry but I don’t know
@SmartPhotoVault3 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum I bought this and now can confirm yes. It clears.
@crashcrash80094 жыл бұрын
Hello. Can you say is this Benro works fine and snooth with equipment weight about 4 kg? For example Canon 1Dx + 70-200. Is it true that capacity load of this about 5-6 kg?
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
Yes I don't think you would have any issue with a heavier 70-200 and DSLR.. you can find the weight limit on the internet if you want to be sure
@crashcrash80094 жыл бұрын
The manual says that capacity load is 6kg, but sometimes in real it can not be true, thats why i ask you, because you used this head. Hope it will be ok, wants to but it). Thank you.
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
Honestly I only used the head for the review so I’m not the best judge on something like max weight. Personally I’d think it won’t be an issue.
@crashcrash80094 жыл бұрын
And don't you use Manfrotto 410? Benro looks like that, but not so expensive.
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
I started with a 410 then a 405 and for the past 3 years I’m using an Arca Swiss D4 which is wonderful
@txduggan4 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy it for $165? I'm seeing over $200... :(
@RichBaum4 жыл бұрын
txduggan the price went up. I’ll make a change to the video. Thanks for pointing it out.
@msteve14 жыл бұрын
I bought this head back in 2018 from an eBay seller for $160. I just checked and it's $170 now. www.ebay.com/itm/173245300540
@pawel-9514 жыл бұрын
I've seen them on ebay for 135$
@smcarmel3 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to put a RRS level clamp on the benro gear head?
@RichBaum3 жыл бұрын
I am sure it is.
@don71177 ай бұрын
$110 clamp for a $200 tripod head? I think you are missing the target group for the Benro geared head. But hey, you use $1000 heads so I don't blame you for your ignorance.