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Bogen-Manfrotto 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release | 
| Brand: Bogen
List Price: $38.00
Buy New: $32.77
You Save: $5.23 (14%)
New (7) Refurbished (1) from $29.70
Rating:  28 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 5.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 4 x 4 x 3
MPN: 3229
Model: 3229
UPC: 719821155805
EAN: 0719821141365
ASIN: B00006J053
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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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Product Description
Quick release tilt top & Secondary safety lock / Swivel tilt head, for 1 axis movement allowing vertical format / Height: 2.4 inch / Maximum load 5.5 pound
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Nice head, but "Tilt Only" September 16, 2006
Dale Dellinger
54 out of 54 found this review helpful
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.
Typical Bogen Quality January 14, 2007
granger (Ithaca, NY USA)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
This is really a special purpose head. Its best used for a monopod and not a tripod since you can get enough tilt range by tilting the mononpod. The only reasons you even use this on a monopod is for quick release or for vertical shots. Its just not flexible enough for a tripod. For a tripod use I'd suggest either the Bogen 486 or 488 ball heads, both of which offer good value and come with quick release.
In any case, note that this uses the RC2 quick release. If you use camera supports even 20% of the time, you can just keep the quick release attached to your SLR. I've got two other heads and all use the RC2 system. The adapter is always on my camera and I can easily attach it to any of my tripods/monopods. Its really easy to use and encourages me to set up the tripod/monopod when I might otherwise get too lazy.
Great Product July 9, 2006
Gary D. Townsend (Columbia, MD)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I've used this with two different monopods, a light-weight Manfrotto monopod that I use when I'm travelling, and a heavy-duty pro-grade Manfrotto that I use at home. This head works wonderfully and is exactly what you'd expect from a company with the reputation of Bogen.
Great addition to your monopod November 5, 2006
Brian J. Polkinghorne (Franklin, TN USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I purchased this Bogen (Manfrotto) swivel/tilt head with a Bogen (Manfrotto) monopod. I wanted something to stabilize my camera without having to carry a tripod. This head is great!!! It comes with a plate that attaches to the camera. Then you simply place the camera on the device and it snaps shut. It is easy to pull the lever and disconnect your camera. To prevent you from doing this accidentally, it has a safety lock that you can deploy with a flick of your thumb. I recommend this for other folks wishing to stabilize their camera and not having to lug a tripod around.
 Good construction and functionality March 15, 2007
Luis Hernandez (MIAMI, FL United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this together with a 4 section monopod. This head is very solid, and works very smooth.
I would definitely recommend this if you are planning to use it with an SLR. I you have a smaller point and shoot, you might want to stay away. Before my current Rebel XTi, I used this with a PowerShot S3 IS, and the quick release lever would stick into the palm of my hand. Very uncomfortable and distracting when you're trying to compose.
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