Benro HD2A 3-Way Panhead for Photographyis lightweight, weighing just 1.7 lb and supporting up to 17.6 lb of equipment. The smooth front and horizontal tilt, 360° pan movements, and snap-in quick release plate system with dual locks make this a valuable addition to your camera kit. Graduated scales for quick repositioning, a separate pan knob, and three built-in bubble levels make this a must-have. An Arca-type compatible quick release plate is included.

Load Capacity: 17.6 lb    Weight: 1.7 lb    Arca-Type Compatible    360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock    Lateral Tilt: -90° / +15°    Vertical Tilt: -35° / +90°    3 Bubble Levels

See and set the position of your tilts and pans

Interchangeable QR system assures effortless and rapid camera changes

Independent pan and lock control

Allows adjustment to prevent uneven pans and tripod head movements

Patented spring lock combined with manual release provides extra security

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there away to change the Base Mount thread to 1/4"?

A: Certainly! All you'll need is a 3/8"-16 reducer bushing like this one: https://bhpho.to/2WxKgYY or https://bhpho.to/34upiOY

Q: 2. Does it have friction control?

A: No, but you can slightly tighten the controls to create makeshift friction.

Q: 3. Can i use this as substitute to my Benro FSL09C? Thanks

A: Yes it can be used as a substitute for the head on the Benro FSL09C tripod.

Q: 4. Is it compatible with Peak Design plate?

A: It is but if you get this peak design plate it would work much more securely. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1372682-REG/peak_design_pl_d_2_dual_plate.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Q: 5. Can I use it like an gimbal head ? Can I lock the horizon and just move up and down with circle move ?

A: It may be the closest head to a gimbal but you will achieve much results with a gimbal head as far as tracking and smoothness of motion.

Q: 6. How will it stack up against the expensive Arca Swiss cube. Could it hold my Arca Swiss 4x5 classic which weighs about 6 lbs?? thanks!

A: I bought it to use with my Canon tilt-shift lenses (17mm & 24mm) on a Canon 5D Mark IV. It supported that set-up just fine. However, I did end up returning the Benro and bit the bullet for an Arca Swiss D4 geared head. I did not care for the controls of the Benro. I also had to buy a spacer to lift it up from the platform of my Gitzo tripod because of the controls sometimes contacting the tripod platform. I have no experience with any other geared head (and I haven't received the Arca Swiss D4 yet; supposed to arrive today); therefore, I can't compare the Benro to, for example, the Manfrotto geared heads.Initially upon receiving the Benro, I liked it, but soon found that the pointy knob controls for free movement of the head were not comfortable for me to use. It is not a bad head for the price, that's for sure.

Q: 7. How does this do with other QR plates? I have several AS-style plates from different manufacturers and I'm concerned about compatability.

A: Works well with other brand AS plates.

Q: 8. Is this head removable?

A: Yes the HD2A Pan and Tilt Head is removable.

Q: 9. Will this work with "Kirk Universal Tall L-Bracket" ? THANKS

A: Yes it is compatible and work with the Kirk QRLB-T Universal Quick Release Tall L-Bracket: https://bhpho.to/2UsRRHH

Q: 10. Will a Manfrotto or Giotto sliding plate fit in the slot?

A: Sorry, but we are unable to test this. I did contact Smith-Victor and they were unable to verify. What I can suggest is if you have the head and the Manfrotto and Giottos plates do not work, you could use the Manfrotto 577 Rapid Connect Adapter with Sliding Mounting Plate (501PL).