Shooting has never been easier than with the intricately and ergonomically designed Manfrotto 502HD Pro tripod head. It features an aluminum build with a 3/8-inch female flat base and a spring counterbalance that holds up to 8.8 pounds. It also has an independent pan and tilt lock that secures your camera. With a 360-degree panoramic rotation angle and -80 to +90 degree front tilt, this tripod head lets you get shots from amazing angles. It has a maximum working center of gravity at 2.17-inches. Bridging technology ensures that the pan friction control is intuitive and easy to set, but also protected against knocks.