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I was in search of a tripod leveling unit to add to my hiking rig for shooting more uniform landscape panoramas. My top needs were minimal weight, ease of use, and sturdy enough to operate both horizontally and vertically with the articulated center column capability of my Manfrotto tripod. This leveling base from Desmond scores top marks on all three counts! The minimalist, two-plate design limits weight by reducing the materials to just the mechanical essentials. I was concerned that there might be some flimsiness associated with the minimalist design, but I was happy to discover that this design holds like a vice in either horizontal or vertical position, and the leveling adjustments hold true even when mounted vertically. The three-point twist knob method of adjustment is a bit slower to achieve level initially, but it is MUCH more precise and trouble-free for ongoing fine adjustments. The other styles of levelers usually require that you loosen the leveling lock entirely to make fine adjustments which often results in the entire unit slipping out of level and having to start over. This is especially true with using heavier lenses or video gear. The Desmond design only requires a slight tweak of the adjustment knobs to make precision fine-tuning corrections a snap. My only wish would that it might be made a little smaller to better fit in my limited backpack space, or perhaps Desmond could make a "traveler" version with a reduced profile for travel and backcountry use. Overall, an exceptional tripod leveling base and highly recommended!Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This device will fine tune any balancing issues for your panos!
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Good quality materials and it seems it would last more than my life time.
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Producto de muy buena calidad!
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