Best levelling base plus head for a 5 x 4 Wisner LF Camera

**asf** · 24-Jan-2017, 11:10

For the OP I'd say get an Arca D4 and be done with it

410 is good but they don't last long before getting sloppy

**seezee** · 24-Jan-2017, 12:35

I use the Manfrotto 410 geared head with a 438 leveling base. Apart from the weight, which is not inconsiderable, I like them very much. Not a fan of ball heads on LF camera. I keep my Arca-Swiss P0 under 35mm cameras or MF only.

**Kirk Gittings** · 24-Jan-2017, 13:00

Originally Posted by Richard Wasserman

My favorite is a Manfrotto 410 geared head. I would skip using a leveling head.

Agreed, the leveling base just adds weight. I had one, never used it, and removed it. The only addition I made to my 410 was a Kessler Arca style clamp. The surest clamp in the western world.

**Richard Wasserman** · 24-Jan-2017, 13:12

That Kessler clamp looks nice.

**Kirk Gittings** · 24-Jan-2017, 13:27

Originally Posted by Richard Wasserman

That Kessler clamp looks nice.

Its an amazing clamp-double security. You snap it down into the spring loaded red bar where it is secure but somewhat loose. Then you clamp it all down with the black lever and it is doubly secure.

FWIW after these pictures were taken, I replaced the nut that extends down with a low profile nut. It makes no difference in functionality but looks better.