The Panhead is to be really great and really deserves 5 stars. It is made from solid metal and up to the two knobs anything made of plastic (see pictures). There are 2 pin with it, which are to mount the image holder and or flash there. Use the big lever you can adjust the tilt of the flash safe and do not need to worry that he makes a departure. However, it is to act with caution when loosening the pointing function, because then everything can quickly tilt! Unfortunately, if you want to use a dedicated flash, an additional flash bracket needed. I have for the Universal Walimex taken hotshoe. What's a bit ugly, is that while tightening the spigot "holes" are pushed into the pin (see pictures). I would recommend the Neider just for studio flashes without restriction. Should you but as I I usually work with system flashes a really great alternative. On the Manfrotto Page I'm on the "Flash Bracket with swivel joint - MLH1HS He is much slimmer but processed just as massive. That's great that he has already built a mounting for system flashes and this is really good, so that the flash can not slip down. It is also in the tilt function with a spring fitted so that the flash can not bend uncontrollably when the locking screw is loosened. I have bought 2 possible from you and have the other two unfortunately discarded because they are not so comfortable for me. Another really nice feature of the MLH1HS is that they are not secured with a set screw on the stand but a kind of clip is placed just over the pin on the stand, and then firmly pressed something (is Bombenfest). Unfortunately, the new Neiger not be Amazon are available, so I've ordered directly from Manfrotto. A disadvantage have had but then. You can carry only a maximum of 1.5kg and 2.5kg is not like the others.
