Manfrotto MH057A5 Panoramic Head

The Manfrotto MH057A5 is a precision panoramic head designed for virtual reality and sequential panoramic photography. Built around the 300N panoramic rotation unit, it features sliding horizontal and vertical plates with precise geared micro-positioning to align your camera’s nodal point with the centre of rotation. This eliminates parallax errors during image stitching and ensures professional-quality panoramic results. The head accommodates both portrait and landscape orientations via a quick release elbow bracket and supports cameras up to 5 kg. Aluminium construction with engraved index rules makes consistent repositioning straightforward.

• Accurate nodal point positioning with precision geared sliding plates
• Portrait and landscape orientation support with quick-release elbow bracket
• Includes 300N panoramic rotation unit for smooth 360-degree panning
• Suitable for standard, wide-angle, and medium-format camera systems
• Durable aluminium build with engraved repositioning guides

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