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Your cart is empty.The X-PRO 3-Way Head is Manfrotto's most compact, precise and reliable 3-way photographic head.The compact closed size that makes the X-PRO so easy to pack and carry is down to its retractable levers that can be extended when needed. With the levers retracted and folded for transport, the space occupied by the head is only 13cm x 13.5cm x 13.5cm (5.1" x 5.3" x 5.3"). Friction controls on the X-PRO 3-Way Head's tilt and portrait axes help balance the weight of camera equipment so that fine framing adjustments can be made with the locking knobs open, only locking everything down once everything's ready. And with 3 leveling bubbles on the head, composition can be levelled precisely in-camera, reducing post production work. Sturdily built with a rugged aluminium body for reliability and durability, the X-PRO supports up to 12 kg (26.46 lbs), but weighs only 1 kg (2.2 lbs).The X-PRO 3-Way Head is made in Italy by Manfrotto.SPECIFICATIONSMETRIC IMPERIAL attachment 3/8" female thread attachment type Color black color front tilt -30 Degree / +90 Degree tilt range independent pan lock yes independent tilt lock yes lateral tilt -30 Degree / +90 Degree tilt range material aluminum panoramic rotation 360 degrees patent pat. pending plate type quick release - with 1/4-20" screw quick release yes secondary safety system yes safety payload 26.46 lbs weight 2.2 lbs working height 5.12 in
Laurie
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
This works great and is an amazing thing to have for a studio.
Joy A.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 16, 2023
muy satisfecho con la pieza, cumple al 100% las expectativas
Johnny
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
Pretty sturdy I feel like I got a decent price and decent value for my money. It’s not perfect but much better than the old tripod head. I had a pistol grip and the springs were totally worn out.
José Luis Giordano
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
For Manfrotto fans, the Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W 3-Way Head is the best and most versatile 3-Way Head to use in most situations where it is required that it is not too heavy and that it can be adjusted in all directions. It is very well designed, ergonomic, made of good materials, and mechanically has good resolution. Even beautiful !For heavier telephoto lenses, I use the Manfrotto Junior Geared Tripod High-Precision Fluid Head instead, where a bigger plate is attached to the collar. This "Junior Geared" head is also heavy and I use it with a tripod which is also large. This equipment I use at my house in the field or when I carry it in the car.However, for all other lenses that don't require heavy tripods and that I also carry in backpacks, the plate is attached to the camera. In those cases, I prefer ALL TRIPODS TO USE THE SAME PLATE. That is why I use the Manfrotto Quick Release Plate 200PL. I have one stored in each tripod carrying case bags, camera case, camera bag and backpack. I use it with the Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head, with the Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head and with tripods from other brands where the head has a Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter attached.Therefore, for me, who prefer the 200PL plate, the best high-precision 3-Way Head is the Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W. I recommend it with confidence.
rick
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021
Years ago I got sucked into the "you have to shoot with a ball head" thing. Maybe it's because I grew up with pan & tilt that I never bonded. But, I'm not doing this to make a living, I'm a hobbyist photographer (60 years), so I don't need to work fast. I like working methodically. I like working out a composition like a puzzle. I take my time, scout my subjects, think about what I want to convey about the shoot and then create my images. I like tight comps too so that I'm not throwing pixels away with a cropping tool. The only advantage I can see with ball heads other than size and weight is that they are faster to set up. But, when trying to level a camera for an interior shoot, or trying to nudge the camera ever so slightly, they're a pain. My last ball head was a Manfrotto 469MG Hydrostatic Head, so I'm not talking about cheap, flyweight heads. The pan and tilt is just easier to deal with because you can adjust one plane at a time.A free floating ball head is all but impossible to move in only one plane. I find this pan and tilt head to be useful in doing interiors, landscapes, cityscapes, architectural, panorama and yes, even studio work.So, I purchased the XPRO 3 Way head from Manfrotto as I wanted to go back to what had worked for me in the past. It is sturdy and it is stable. It is designed to hold over 17 pounds and when I mount my camera onto it and tighten things up, nothing moves. No ballhead sag to deal with. While heavier than a ball head, it is still pretty compact and the sliding handles allow it to fit into the same tripod bag that I've been using without having to remove the head. The friction pre-load works well too and aids with accuracy while making small changes.When needed, leveling the camera on this head is a snap. The spirit levels and my internal, electronic leveling system in my camera are in perfect agreement. This isn't as convenient as a geared head for positioning, but it doesn't sag like a ball head and offers more carrying capacity for those of us with heavy lens and camera combos than the geared heads in this price range. There is a lot less to go wrong too.So, this meets my needs and I'm very pleased with the construction and finish. If you're a run and gun shooter, it may not be something that you're going to love. But for me, this is the ticket and if you don't need the quick setup of a ball head, I recommend this highly.
martin mtz
Reviewed in Mexico on October 5, 2019
Siempre he usado Manfrotto, pero ésta vez no me gustó el funcionamiento del modelo. Me explico: la placa de liberación rápida, (donde se atornilla la cámara), no es sujetada firmemente por la palanca en la base del cabezal. Tiene una holgura de 1.5 mm aprox. puede sonar poco, pero se magnifica al montar la cámara y más con algún flash. He medio solucionado el problema con un relleno con goma, pero es momentáneo, hay que ponerlo cada vez que se use. Repito, siempre me a gustado Manfrotto pero ésta vez no.Corrijo mi observación. Después de una revisión, era cuestión de apretar con un desarmador la parte inferior de la placa de liberación rápida, ésto hice y quedó excelente. Manfrotto es garantía.
PJ H
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2019
The use of material is just fine, cast aluminum alloy for the main parts and magnesium alloy for the QR plate, the finish is very rough. Does not feel "well made" at all. the locking is strong, over all use is good, works and is stable. Could be made lighter with better design and/or manufacturing methods. If you like to use 3 way head and do need the loading capacity and do not want to pay crazy money this is probably the best you can find. if yo dont need the loading capacity the smaller model is lighter, this thing is a bit heavy. last thing, the angle of movement is limited on the handle sides, more detail you can find a review or video online. My particular copy has some minor wear, but no dust or sign of use, so I did not care.
SlaughterTown
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018
At the time I purchased I did more video with DSLR than photo. It replaced the lousy ball head on an inexpensive carbon-fiber tripod that straps to the side of my gear backpack for travel. I have to say that on the CF legs it makes the rig top-heavy, but this head is amazingly solid and stable. With the "fluid" friction adjustments you can make small adjustments accurately and easily. If I use it on a more sturdy tripod, it works great for smooth video (but not on the lightweight CF). The RC2 foot is also a plus for rapid-change applications. While RC2 is a little small for stable video with large cameras, it is at least standard, and I can quickly move between tripod and hand-held and tripod if needed.Now I use it mostly while hiking to setup HDR exposures with a DSLR, or timelapse setups while traveling (small size).So, for verstility and compact design while traveling and hiking, I highly recommend this unit. For light-weight or setups where you can have a more stable video tripod available, not so much.
Canuck4Life
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2018
I was slightly nervous after reviews I read about some of manfrotto tripods but I had nothing to worry about. This thing is heavy duty & well built. I don’t think there’s any plastic on this thing anywhere. It’s fairly heavy but that will just guarantee it’ll outlast its 10yr warranty. Plus the weight helps stabilize the tripod. I bought it for a heavy duty k&f concept tripod I bought on amazon and it’s a perfect match. So 20lbs of equipment should be fine. However I can’t think of what kind of photography equipment would weigh that much. My 7D mark 2 with battery grip and godox v860 ll flash & 150-600mm lens don’t weight that much. Not that you would put a flash on with that lens but I wanted to see how it handled my gear at its heaviest and there was no issues. The friction settings work great but still keep 1 hand on the camera while adjusting the head. My opinion would be that if you’re debating about it don’t, if you want a fluid head then this one is fantastic. Make sure to think about all the types of shooting you want to do, landscapes, wildlife, portraits and then make your decision. If you’re still not sure about whether you want ball head or fluid head then go to your local photography shop and get a feel for each. Most tripods come with ball heads so I personally would just get it. Regardless you won’t be disappointed with the quality, 10yr warranty, the safety lock that prevents your camera slipping off, or the cool styling. Best fluid head I’ve ever tried. I’d just like to state that I’m not a pro only a hobbiest. But I really like how I can lock off any of the individual movements and still use the others. You can’t do the same with ball heads. It’s all in your shooting preferences. Hope this helps.
HowEyeSeeIt
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2015
This is good quality, solidly built and heavy duty head that allows for easy locking of any dimension while adjusting other dimensions for easy panoramic shots and many other situations. Three built in levels makes it easy to get level shots, and markings show the horizontal rotation angle which can be useful for panoramic shots. Adjustments in each dimension allows the camera to be positioned at any angle.The handles pull out so they are longer during use and can be pushed in for easier transport or storage, and can be used in either position. Once the top plate is securely fastened to the camera, attaching it to the head is a quick operation and it locks into place so you don't accidentally release it and drop your camera. Detaching is just as fast after pressing the release lock and flipping the lever to release the camera.The only possible disadvantages I can see are: It's large and relatively heavy due to it's solid construction and separate controls for each dimension; and it can take several separate adjustments to get the angle you want, where a ball head would be quicker but could not lock in any dimension.
christine
Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2014
I purchased this head about a month ago (to pair with the manfrotto MT190XPRO4 tripod). I needed a head that would accomodate many types of photography: landscape, panorama, macro, etc. I have used ball heads in the past but didn't really care for them (the only thing I like is the fact that they're compact). I sacrificed compact size and lighter weight for functionality and stability in purchasing this head.. At $160 it isn't an expensive tripod head, but it's the most expensive I've purchased (the first I've bought that was not integrated into the tripod).I'm no pro, but I have to say this is a very sturdy head and it eliminates at the shaking I was experiencing.. This head can handle my canon 700D, a 75-300mm lens & a 4-way macro slider rail no problem--I have total confidence that I could EASILY add another 10lbs to the load without issues.. I find the controls very easy to adjust and use in many configurations especially with the tripod that I bought with it).I like that the quick release plate ISN'T PLASTIC.. It fits snuggly and nothing moves at all ONCE TIGHTENED DOWN. The camera doesn't work loose from the quick-release plate like it does with some cheaper plates/systems. I also love the 3 built in levels (they are very easy to see).I haven't quite mastered an understanding of the friction controls, but I have seen no need to adjust them as of yet.The head and tripod arrived 2-3 days after ordering, well packed & with picture instructions (although none are really needed).I would recommend this 3-way tripod head to anyone.. although I realize pro's & serious hobbiest would likely buy a higher quality head than this, this will likely be the only head I need--it does the job well.
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