As others describe: Vertical works great. Horizontal too strict. Remedy:. Lever cap under the bridge in the middle with a screwdriver, loosen the screw, possibly scrape out with toothpicks some fat from the aisles and no longer together tight enough so => soft Why can not deliver the same Manfrotto so? Counter Balance is too strong for my equipment. For the price and the rel. small size works beautifully. Closing mechanism does not work as usual, I have no problem. Fesstellschraube the top plate could be a little more stable. Advantage is the 3/8 "auxiliary port, which most other heads do not have.