Compact and precise, the Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W X-PRO 3-Way Tripod Head is equipped with retractable levers and friction controls. The X-PRO 3-Way is Manfrotto's most efficient and dependable 3-way photographic head in years. It sports a 3/8" female thread attachment type with a -30° to 90° front and lateral tilt range. Designed with durable aluminum, it can easily withstand scratches, breakage, and other forms of wear and tear. It's also very attractive to boot with its arresting black sheen. Other marvelous features of the Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W X-PRO 3-Way Tripod Head include an independent pan lock, an independent tilt lock, 360° panoramic rotation, quick release plates with a 1/4-20" screw, and a secondary safety system.