Benro designed this WH15 Long Lens Wildlife Head for those who regularly shoot with long telephoto or zoom lenses, like sports and wildlife photographers. It has a load capacity of 33.1 pounds, making it well suited for even full frame DSLRs with long prime telephoto lenses. The head features dual panning functions so you can pan from the base with the adjustable pan friction, or if required the quick release platform can also be independently rotated. The head features friction control for both pan and tilt functions along with eight selectable settings to counterbalance the tilt. These selectable settings allow the head to remain in position without having to lock it.

The sliding Arca-type quick release plate helps balance equipment on the head, has a classic locking-knob design, and features an index scale for precise, repeatable results. It also has safety screw cutouts to prevent a loosened plate from accidentally releasing too soon.

The WH15 has a three-section pan handle that you can extend to suit your application, and you can mount it to either side of the head for right- or left-handed use. The handle can also be removed and used as a selfie stick.

Load Capacity: 33.1 lb    Dimensions: 5.3 x 5.1 x 3.1"    Weighs 3 Pounds    Arca-Type Compatible    360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock    Tension Control    3-Section Adjustable Pan Handle

• Heavy-duty 2-way head for long lens wildlife and sports photographers
• Stepped 8-setting counterbalance and friction tilt control for smooth and accurate positioning
• Extendable pan handle can be mounted on either the left- or right-hand side
• Dual pan function allows you to pan from the base or the quick release platform
• Arca-type compatible quick release set with QR plate

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this head made of plastic or aluminum?

A: It is our opinion this is made of a non aluminium composite material.

Q: 2. Can the center column be inverted to mount the camera under the tripod?

A: Yes, the center column on this tripod can be inverted to mount the camera below.

Q: 3. Is 70.5" the maximum height with the center column extended?

A: Yes it is 70.5 inches with the column or 58.9 inches without.

Q: 4. Can you attach an gimble head to this tripod?

A: As the Benro TMA37AL Long Series 3 Mach3 Aluminum Tripod has a 3/8"-16 male tripod thread on the top of the center column, yes, you may connect a gimbal that has a 3/8"-16 female threaded socket on the base of the gimbal head onto this tripod.

Q: 5. Is this actually a fluid head? (it seems implied but is not stated as such)

A: Yes the Benro WH15 is a fluid head.

Q: 6. What is the max height of the tripod without extending the center column? Thanks.

A: This tripod measures 59 1/2 inches without extending the center column and without a ball head mounted onto it. I am 6 ft tall, and I find this tripod to be more than adequate for all the landscape photography work that I do - note that it also comes with a short center column, allowing you to work very close to the ground if desired.

Q: 7. Can the tripod be used without a center column? (Camera attached to base)

A: You can't use it without a center column, however it does come with a shorter center column that you can use in place of the larger one that is currently on it.

Q: 8. What are the diameters of the leg sections?

A: The leg diameters of the Benro TMA38CL Long Series 3 Mach3 Carbon Fiber Tripod, listed in order, is as follows: Leg Diameter 1 ----- 32.4 mm (1.275 inches) Leg Diameter 2 ----- 28.6 mm (1.126 inches) Leg Diameter 3 ----- 25.2 mm (0.992 inches) Leg Diameter 4 ----- 21.8 mm (0.858 inches)

Q: 9. what is the diameter of the mounting plate?

A: Base mount diameter is 68mm.

Q: 10. Is this compatible with the benro B3 Double action Ball head?

A: yes it will work just fine