Benro GD3WH Geared Head for Real Estate Photography.

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UPDATE: Price of this head is actually $209
As most subscribers know I am a big advocate for using a "Geared Head" for real estate Photography.
Over the years I have used many brands of heads and recently B&H sent me a Benro GD3WH for testing and review and I am here to let you know that for a lower prices geared head I think this is a great choice as your pick especially if you are on a tight budget but still find that a geared head will help you produce better compositions and save time.
I was incorrect on the current pricing of this head which is now $209 but I will say that is still better than the Manfrotto 410 which is currently $239
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@msteve1 4 года назад

I bought this head back in 2018. It's a decent value for the price. The lack of precision in the gears can be a bit frustrating at times, most often from what appears to be an occasional gear slip where you turn the knob but the head doesn't move. If you are using it with TS-E lenses, you have to make sure the lens is facing in the opposite direction from the clamp locking knob otherwise you can't fully shift down.

@RichBaum 4 года назад

Thanks for this info..

@MikeLeePhoto 4 года назад

Hi Rich just purchased the SUNWAYfOTO GH Pro 2 geared head. Beautifully made .Gears are permanently fixed though rotation can either be made via the knobs or by the pull out levers .Arca Swiss compatible.

@RichBaum 4 года назад

I am sure it's a good choice, enjoy it..

@randomstuff53078 2 года назад

Thank you. I just got this for Christmas and couldn't figure out how to get the plate out! Thanks

@RichBaum 2 года назад

If you having any more problems feel free to send me an email at Richardrichbaum.com

@MichaelBlue 4 года назад

Just got a 3046 in excellent condition. Really happy with the way this will work for my RE shoots. I have been using an expensive heavy duty Induro carbon fiber with top of their line ball head. The 3046 with my new geared head will be the gear now for shooting indoors. Thanks for the intro to these tripods.

@RichBaum 4 года назад

It's hard for people to understand why I prefer a 30 year old design tripod but I do.. hopefully yours will last a lifetime.

@jessicasearcy9118 4 года назад

Michael, what did you pay for yours...I'm seeing them from $150 to 400, so I'm a little confused

@MichaelBlue 4 года назад

@@jessicasearcy9118 $150 its like new... seriously it must have been stored, free shipping.

@jessicasearcy9118 4 года назад

@@MichaelBlue wow, lucky you!! I'll keep doing my research then :) Thank you!

@kennypringle4580 Год назад

I have a Manfrotto XPro gear head and this Benro. I agree with your views on the Benmo. I do like it, I don’t actually know which know which one I prefer.

@RichBaum Год назад

Kenny, federal is good boy I can’t imagine life without my arcus was D4. We should talk about it sometime.

@little1400 4 года назад

Rich , Mark Charles from the group, thanks for all the videos you make.

@RichBaum 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated

@marcomark8 3 года назад

Beautiful backdrop for your video.

@RichBaum 3 года назад

Yes it’s pretty when I live. Lots of nature

@Leptospirosi 2 года назад

I have had a Manfrotto 410 since 2006 and it's like new despite holding heavy binoculars and even telescopes from time to time: I don't know where you heard about the 410 being prone to faults, but I guess pushing a Chines rip off that cost the same (my 410 was 190€ Vat included when I bought it) is not a very good advise. At least the Benro is much lighter (about 1/3 of the weight) for landscape photographers willing to carry around one, which should also tell a lot about how sturdy that 210$ head could be in comparison to the fully metal 410.

@RichBaum 2 года назад

Good information, thanks for the reply

@funkyboogiee 3 года назад

i may consider this for real estate work. i did a shoot today on my benro tripod w/ a vx20 benro ball head and it may be too sleek for fast paced real estate shoot where we are constantly adjusting. i banged my fingers up on the tiny knobs a lot and can only get a little quarter turn on the ball head knob to tighten, and i have to do like 2 or 3 quarter turns each time. I really may consider this geared head approach for real estate work.

@RichBaum 3 года назад

A Geared Head is the right tool for the job

@funkyboogiee 3 года назад

@@RichBaum cool. I'll use your affiliate link.

@StevenPLANCHARD 5 месяцев назад

Hi Rich, thanks for this review. What kind of plate adaptor you use with the manfrotto 405 to use Arca swiss L Braket ?

@Hoggdoc1946 4 года назад

Rich are you aware there is a Manfrotto MHXPRO-3WG Geared 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head that is listed on Amazon for $153.00 USD today. Also listed is the Manfrotto Junior Geared Head (410) selling for $239.95 USD also on Amazon. Then there is the always way overpriced Arca Swiss D4 Geared Tripod Head Quick Set, Classic (Plate Not Included) at $1141.95 USD.

@little1400 4 года назад

those are great prices. I own this one and cant imagine not using geared head of some type. thanks Rich.

@RichBaum 4 года назад

I realized after I made the video I miss quoted the price but I have the $209 price in my show notes..

@pawel-951 4 года назад

Hey Rich,you don't have to slide a plate into the head.You can simply tilt a plate a little a put it down with the side opposite the knob first.Works flowlessly. Cheers!

@RichBaum 4 года назад

Sorry not really following you. I find my head works perfectly as planned.

@Carl_Aznable 3 года назад

He means instead of sliding it in from the side, drop it in from above, but tilted so the opposite side lands in the groove, laying it flat and then locking the knob.

@CFster 4 года назад

I’m getting a sense of déjà vu.

@RichBaum 4 года назад

Sorry, had to de publish due to a glitch and I still have a sound volume issue near the end..

@ivanlupi5123 4 года назад

Hey Rich! Have learned a lot from you. I own that head and it’s great for everything. Just a quick question off topic. Do you ever do interior panoramas? I have tried a couple and they are a complete nightmare when stitching the diagonal lines go curved and when I use the adaptive wide angle in PS it makes me crop the image. Should I always avoid panoramas indoors or is there a better way to correct the geometry besides playing with transform/warp and adaptive wide angle?

@RichBaum 4 года назад

I never do panos inside but I do 360s

@pawel-951 4 года назад

If DSLR is your camera of choice for making interior panoramas,firts of all,you need to use a proper panorama tripod head in order to avoid stiching problems. I use Nodal Ninja panohead and I'm very happy with the results. For stiching panos I use program called PTGui Pro.

@ivanlupi5123 4 года назад

Rich Baum thanks for taking the time. Yeap no panos ever again for interior.

@ivanlupi5123 4 года назад

Pawel - stitching is no problem it is the way the diagonal lines from the ceiling become curved when stitching and to make that diagonal (straight) again, I end up with a mess and cropping to a 1 shot level. Not worth it. I do own a great tripod and head and how to align the nidal point. Thanks anyway for taking the time

@arca-swissusa1101 4 года назад

@@ivanlupi5123 You are having problems because you are not rotating the lens on its nodal point. Both the Manfrotto and the Benro head offset the camera/lens enough to cause major headaches when stitching rotational captures for a panorama. If Rich had left his ARCA-SWISS quick release on the D4, the lower monoballffix/monorail channel accepts our nodal rail. The knockoff "arca swiss standard" plates are offset and again will cause issues, especially if you are in tight quarters.

@KenCheng 3 года назад

sorry if I missed it, but when panning from the base, is the camera positioned on axis?

@RichBaum 3 года назад

Not quite sure I’m understanding your question but basically on this gearhead you just rotate one of the knobs and it rotates the pan

@KenCheng 3 года назад

@@RichBaum yes, I understand that.... but my question is... is the center of the sensor on axis of the pan. (but to be honest... I ended up buying something else anyway... The Leofoto G2 and I love it)

@smcarmel 3 года назад

Did you have an affiliate link to the RRS lever system?

@RichBaum 3 года назад

No I do not. But it’s only $120

@SmartPhotoVault 3 года назад

Good video thanks. Does anyone know I ill get clearance on my Manfro 055 to turn the Benro knobs round? ....I see They mention it will not fit on all tripods. ...Or if someone could comment with the width of the base, that would be very helpful. Thank you.

@RichBaum 3 года назад

Sorry but I don’t know

@SmartPhotoVault 3 года назад

@@RichBaum I bought this and now can confirm yes. It clears.

@jessicasearcy9118 4 года назад

Rich what is a fair price for the used manfroto 3046? I see them from $150 to 400...

@RichBaum 4 года назад

Over the past 10 years I have purchased 3 off E Bay and each was perfect and all came with some kind of Manfrotto head and all 3 were under $100 each including shipping. SO if you wait you will always fine a great deal but I think that even at $150 it's worth it as long as it's in good shape..

@jessicasearcy9118 4 года назад

@@RichBaum thank you!

@smcarmel 3 года назад

Is it possible to put a RRS level clamp on the benro gear head?

@RichBaum 3 года назад

I am sure it is.

@don7117 8 месяцев назад

$110 clamp for a $200 tripod head? I think you are missing the target group for the Benro geared head. But hey, you use $1000 heads so I don't blame you for your ignorance.

@crashcrash8009 4 года назад

Hello. Can you say is this Benro works fine and snooth with equipment weight about 4 kg? For example Canon 1Dx + 70-200. Is it true that capacity load of this about 5-6 kg?

@RichBaum 4 года назад

Yes I don't think you would have any issue with a heavier 70-200 and DSLR.. you can find the weight limit on the internet if you want to be sure

@crashcrash8009 4 года назад

The manual says that capacity load is 6kg, but sometimes in real it can not be true, thats why i ask you, because you used this head. Hope it will be ok, wants to but it). Thank you.

@RichBaum 4 года назад

Honestly I only used the head for the review so I’m not the best judge on something like max weight. Personally I’d think it won’t be an issue.

@crashcrash8009 4 года назад

And don't you use Manfrotto 410? Benro looks like that, but not so expensive.

@RichBaum 4 года назад

I started with a 410 then a 405 and for the past 3 years I’m using an Arca Swiss D4 which is wonderful