Hey Ben, thanks for this concise and super-helpful video. Tripod heads are exceptionally difficult to evaluate by just looking at specs and marketing material, but this video demonstrates the MHXPRO-3WG in action, shows its strengths and weaknesses, and even offers a work-around for its asymmetric adjustment range. I already have the absolutely awesome Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ2 ball head, but when frequent fine adjustments (e.g. for macro or night-sky photography) are required, messing with the locks and friction control soon becomes rather annoying. Adding the MHXPRO-3WG to my kit is going to make me one very, very happy camper, especially when the solar eclipse occurs in August 2017. Since I've already gone to the RC2 quick-release system long ago, the 3WG is going to fit seamlessly. Thanks again for an exceptionally useful video.
My question as well. I think you end up paying a little more for this one over the 410 Junior and the Xpro has these plastic kinda release handles whereas the Junior has knobs
In another review it was shown that when positioned, it wiggles a lot and the camera shakes, if you touch it, so the Gears do not hold particularly stiff the whole head. Do you have this issue?
Thank you for the review. Could you tell me in your opinion - will this work with Maksutov 127mm telescope in planets observations? I would use about 130x magnification and I would like to have pretty smooth moves. Best regards.
Anyone tried this head for video? I like how compact it is and how it can do more angles than a regular fluid head, but wondering about the smoothness for videography.
I tried one out today, i used the standard manfrotto base plate, which was all ready on my camera. It did not lock & the camera fell to the floor smashing my lens. So i unscrewed the base plate from my camera & tried to fit it to the geared head & it did not lock in, please check yr base plate to be sure it locks into place.
I've seen in another review that the head easily starts wobbling when there is a bit of wind making it useless for a tripod. What is your experience with it?
It's very wobbly. A ton of play in it. Wind does blow it. It's very poorly built. It's a POS really. Mine got stuck on my tripod. Was trying to remove to return. It locks when you're tightening it on your tripod but it just slips and spins around it's axis when you're removing it. There isn't anything to grip vice grips or any tool onto in order to remove it. I had to jam things into the handle which caused back pressure that allow me to turn it backwards without it just clicking back. I finally got it off but it's the worst head I've ever seen. Returning it.
@@flclarkinc exact same happened with mine when I tried to remove it to put on to another tripod. Ended up spraying WD40 in-between the red band & the tripod, took about 30 mins to get it of Gerrrrr
Hi... Excellent Review... I´ve got this head too, and it´s my favorite far away... it´s a one way road this head (so much better than the ball head)... buy I´ve a little problem... recently I bought a fluid head for video, and I can't take out of the tripod this head... it will be about to unscrew the head? because mine´s only keeps rolling and roling against the clock... do you have any idea of how to take it away? Thank you very much!!!
I just have to repeat myself (look at my amazon review) after appreciating the design and the ease of use at first sight, I came to a no-go for this stuff realy quick. The camera position is far away from the z-axis (vertical axis) of the gear-head, which makes it sort of useless in panoramic-photography. You'll never find the nodal point of your lens if you use this gearhead, caus it rotates somewhere in space but no around a point you may fix as nodal point. So this must be build by engineers beeing very pround of their design language but having never tried to shoot a panoramic picture at all - I asume.
Hi Tom, did you ever find out about the L-plate. I have been trying to get answers to weather it can be converted to arca swiss but not getting anywhere. There's nothing on UA-cam relating to this xpro 3 only ball heads.
@@stainless0521 A) Panoramic is not exclusive to video, which is basic knowledge. B) If you've ever shot video then you'd know what types of heads are best for video. Shouldn't need to mention the obvious.
Best review by far - concise, key points, fair criticisms and good overall endorsement - will probably buy off the strength of this video. Thanks.
Hey Ben, thanks for this concise and super-helpful video. Tripod heads are exceptionally difficult to evaluate by just looking at specs and marketing material, but this video demonstrates the MHXPRO-3WG in action, shows its strengths and weaknesses, and even offers a work-around for its asymmetric adjustment range. I already have the absolutely awesome Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ2 ball head, but when frequent fine adjustments (e.g. for macro or night-sky photography) are required, messing with the locks and friction control soon becomes rather annoying. Adding the MHXPRO-3WG to my kit is going to make me one very, very happy camper, especially when the solar eclipse occurs in August 2017. Since I've already gone to the RC2 quick-release system long ago, the 3WG is going to fit seamlessly. Thanks again for an exceptionally useful video.
so what you say is that this reviewed head is better for macro photography?
In-Depth and to the point. Well done.
Best review I ever seen. Keep it up !!!
Thanks so much
So happy I found this review. Do you find the camera slipping when shooting in vertical/ portrait mode?
Quick and informative!
WOW. I think that's the one. I used to use a ball head but found it a bit too erratic. Anyway, thanks for the demo.
I really don't understand what this video did wrong to deserve 8 dislikes.
Thanks mate, very helpful video
Haters gonna hate ;)
@@AuthenTech It says 4K but it is full HD xD
Thanks, good video, great information.
410 Junior or MHXpro 3WG? What is the best choice?
My question as well. I think you end up paying a little more for this one over the 410 Junior and the Xpro has these plastic kinda release handles whereas the Junior has knobs
Exactly what I needed to know Thanks
is this tripod attachment compatible with blackmagic cameras
In another review it was shown that when positioned, it wiggles a lot and the camera shakes, if you touch it, so the Gears do not hold particularly stiff the whole head. Do you have this issue?
Thank you for the review. Could you tell me in your opinion - will this work with Maksutov 127mm telescope in planets observations? I would use about 130x magnification and I would like to have pretty smooth moves. Best regards.
Excellent !!!!!
Seen another video showing it is a bit wobbly, is that a concern you think?
Mine isn't wobbly at all, so maybe that persons was defective? Once you dial it in, balance and how you want it angled, it doesn't budge at all.
Thanks for your feedback
thank you. for pro travel videography which one do suggest this one or the manfrotto fluid head?
the 402 junior i think .
Anyone tried this head for video? I like how compact it is and how it can do more angles than a regular fluid head, but wondering about the smoothness for videography.
Do you have a review on the 4k camera you use to shoot your videos?
+3Daddicted - I actually don't, though I've thought about it many times
My pro 3WG just came with one release plate.. you show two. Is that correct or am I missing one?
+alfredo muniz Yes, I received 2 plates. Not sure why.. looks there is a separate listing now that specifically states "Two plates" - amzn.to/1Ktn1U0
+Ben Schmanke Thanks for your quick reply...I'm writing manfrotto to see what they have to say....Thanks again.
Anyone know how to get the damn thing off the tripod?!
One of my springs broke and I can't get it off the tripod to throw on my backup head
I tried one out today, i used the standard manfrotto base plate, which was all ready on my camera. It did not lock & the camera fell to the floor smashing my lens. So i unscrewed the base plate from my camera & tried to fit it to the geared head & it did not lock in, please check yr base plate to be sure it locks into place.
Ouch!
I've seen in another review that the head easily starts wobbling when there is a bit of wind making it useless for a tripod. What is your experience with it?
It's very wobbly. A ton of play in it. Wind does blow it. It's very poorly built. It's a POS really. Mine got stuck on my tripod. Was trying to remove to return. It locks when you're tightening it on your tripod but it just slips and spins around it's axis when you're removing it. There isn't anything to grip vice grips or any tool onto in order to remove it. I had to jam things into the handle which caused back pressure that allow me to turn it backwards without it just clicking back. I finally got it off but it's the worst head I've ever seen. Returning it.
@@flclarkinc exact same happened with mine when I tried to remove it to put on to another tripod. Ended up spraying WD40 in-between the red band & the tripod, took about 30 mins to get it of Gerrrrr
@@flclarkincThank you!
what tripod do you use with this head?
I use the Manfrotto 055XPROB: amzn.to/2a2Ae8Y
1:09 - That's a lot of give.
hey Ben. Could tell me whats that cross hair on your camera display. I mean i have a D7200, but could not find anything like it.
7200 has a virtual horizon, its in settings.
Ya I have the carbon 6x water proof tripod from gitzo and it doesn't work
Random: What song is playing in the background? btw thanks for making this review video.
Hi... Excellent Review... I´ve got this head too, and it´s my favorite far away... it´s a one way road this head (so much better than the ball head)... buy I´ve a little problem... recently I bought a fluid head for video, and I can't take out of the tripod this head... it will be about to unscrew the head? because mine´s only keeps rolling and roling against the clock... do you have any idea of how to take it away? Thank you very much!!!
Did you figure it out? I have the same issue.
wish you had demonstrated the panaramic...
man finding one of these for under $300.00 in the year 2023 with tax and shipping, it's nearly to impossible ....
I just have to repeat myself (look at my amazon review) after appreciating the design and the ease of use at first sight, I came to a no-go for this stuff realy quick. The camera position is far away from the z-axis (vertical axis) of the gear-head, which makes it sort of useless in panoramic-photography. You'll never find the nodal point of your lens if you use this gearhead, caus it rotates somewhere in space but no around a point you may fix as nodal point. So this must be build by engineers beeing very pround of their design language but having never tried to shoot a panoramic picture at all - I asume.
Easy, this is not a panoramic head.
anyone do these in arca swiss L plate version
Hi Tom, did you ever find out about the L-plate. I have been trying to get answers to weather it can be converted to arca swiss but not getting anywhere. There's nothing on UA-cam relating to this xpro 3 only ball heads.
You forgot to mention how tight the knobs are to turn - and no way to adjust the tightness!!! It's a drawback if you want to pan video...
+stainless0521 - This is *ONLY for photo, no fluid head for video
+Ben Schmanke - authentech -- yes - and they don't TELL you that - and - if that's the case - why do they mention 'panaramic'...???
@@stainless0521 A) Panoramic is not exclusive to video, which is basic knowledge. B) If you've ever shot video then you'd know what types of heads are best for video. Shouldn't need to mention the obvious.
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