Manfrotto MH057A5 Virtual Reality and Pan Head

The MH057A5 pan head permits the photographer to take sequential constant-angle shots around a single axis with his or her camera either in portrait or landscape position, and with the nodal point of the camera/lens in line with the centre of panoramic rotation to ensure that parallax effects do not cause problems during image stitching. It is built around (and includes) the 300N panoramic unit, adding a system of sliding horizontal and vertical plates for accurate positioning of the camera nodal point. The plates have engraved index rules to make subsequent repositioning easier. The included quick release elbow bracket lets the photographer use the portrait orientation of the camera gaining vertical field. The system is suitable for most 35mm SLR still and digital stills cameras using wide-angle or standard lenses.

Key Features

• For sequential constant-angle shots around nodal point
• Inclused 300N panoramic unit
• Plates with index rules laser engraved
• Quick release elbow bracket for portrait orientation
• Sliding horizontal & vertical plates for camera set up

Technical Specifications

Weight
3.64 lbs
Top Attachment
1/4” screw
Safety Payload Weight
11.02 lbs
Base Diameter
2.52 in
Front Tilt
-90 / 0
Material
Aluminum
Plate Type
quick release - with 1/4-20” and 3/8” screws
Color
Black
Easy Link
No
Head Type
Other
Independent Pan Lock
yes
Lateral Tilt
-90 / 0
Maximum Working Temperature
158 F
Minimum Working Temperature
-22 F
Pan Drag
NONE
Panoramic Rotation
360
Quick Release
Yes
Tilt Drag
variable (7 steps)
Working Height
11.02 in