Manfrotto 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release

Manfrotto 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release
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Manfrotto 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release
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Manufacturer: Manfrotto
Model: 3229
Product features:
  • Finish - Black
  • Highly suitable for still image photography
  • Maximum Load Capacity = 5.6 Pounds
  • Head Height - 2.4 inches
  • Quick Release Plate Supplied - 3157N (Rectangular mounting plate for quick release system; supplied with 1/4 camera mount screw)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Manfrotto 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release

Customer Review: Nice head, but "Tilt Only"
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a well made head constructed of solid metal with a nice finish. There are no plastic parts and even the rubber piece on the quick release plate is hard rubber. I have used it every week for about two years and have had no problems with it. I use it mainly attached to a monopod for sports photography and videography. The quick release has a clever locking mechanism to prevent accidental release. I bought an extra quick release plate so I can switch between two cameras.

Tilt only -- no swivel: Amazon (and others including Bogen) calls it a Swivel Tilt Head, but that seems to imply that it moves in two directions -- tilting (up and down) and swivelling (side to side or panning). This head only moves in the tilting direction which allows you to orient the camera in either landscape or portrait modes.

The tilting action could be improved if the head clicked into the upright position when you tilt it back to landscape. When you are going to the portrait mode, there's no problem since it stops at 90 degrees. However, when I want to go back to landscape, I have to hold it out and look at it to see if it's level. A subtle click to know I'm there would be nice.

Dec 10, 2009 update: I have used this head nearly every weekend now for 5 years and it is still in very good condition. I dropped my monopod (with this on top) once onto concrete a couple of years ago and it chipped the paint a little, but still works perfectly.

Description of Manfrotto 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release

Head for mounting a camera onto a tripod or monopod. Part of the Bogen Manfrotto series. This tripod head has a quick release camera plate system. Head swivels to allow full range of motion for camera.

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