The Manfrotto MH057A5 is a professional virtual reality and panoramic head built around the legendary 300N rotation unit, featuring sliding horizontal and vertical plates with laser-engraved scales for precise nodal-point alignment, a quick-release elbow bracket for instant portrait orientation and 360° click-stop-free panning.
The MH057A5 combines the ultra-smooth 300N panoramic base (360° rotation with independent lock) with two calibrated sliding plates that allow millimeter-accurate positioning of the camera’s nodal point over the rotation axis in both landscape and portrait orientations. The included quick-release elbow bracket lets you flip instantly from horizontal to vertical stitching rows without losing alignment. Laser-engraved index rules on every axis make repositioning repeatable, while the variable 7-step tilt drag and robust aluminum construction ensure rock-solid performance with up to 5 kg of camera and lens. Perfect for 35 mm DSLRs/mirrorless and lenses from ultra-wide to normal focal lengths.
Key Features
- Built-in 300N panoramic rotation unit (360° smooth panning)
- Sliding horizontal & vertical plates with laser-engraved scales
- Quick-release elbow bracket for instant portrait orientation
- Precise nodal-point alignment for stitch-perfect panoramas
- Variable 7-step tilt drag, independent pan lock
- Includes 1/4″-20 and 3/8″ quick-release plate
- Ideal for VR, spherical, and gigapixel photography
- Manfrotto MH057A5 Virtual Reality and Panoramic Head (Sliding)
- Manfrotto 300N (3414) Panoramic Head – Supports 31 lb (14kg)
- Quick-Release Elbow Bracket
- Model: Manfrotto MH057A5
- Head Type: Panoramic / VR head
- Material: Aluminum
- Safety Payload: 5 kg (11 lb)
- Base Diameter: 64 mm
- Working Height: 28 cm
- Panning: 360° (no click stops)
- Tilt Range: –90° / +0° (front & lateral)
- Tilt Drag: Variable, 7 steps
- Quick Release: Yes, with 1/4″-20 & 3/8″ screws
- Weight: 1.65 kg
- Temperature Range: –30 °C to +70 °C
