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Attached to the Manfrotto 410 geared head and 300n rotation unit above left is the Manfrotto 338 levelling base. Far right image is the Sunwayfoto DYH-66i levelling base.

Having the Manfrotto 300n panoramic head on my Manfrotto 190XPRO3 (new series) tripod is great for panoramic images, but adjusting the tripod legs to achieve precise leveling using the bubble level on top of the center column can be a bit cumbersome and sometimes quite time-consuming. To resolve this leveling issue, I decided to purchase a leveling base to quickly and accurately level the tripod.

After searching online and reading various reviews, I decided to go with the Manfrotto 338, which has a safety payload of 15kg—well above the weight of the heaviest gear I’d be using. It also weighs 600g and has 3 adjustment thumb knobs, which can be moved 5° in any direction, with additional locking screws once leveled.Read More