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The 438 is fitted between tripod and head and provides easy, fast leveling for tripods without built-in leveling mechanisms. Its range of movement is 10°.

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	Attachment	3/8" female thread attachment type 3/8" female thread attachment type
	Attachment Number	3/8'' screw attachment type 3/8'' screw attachment type
	Bubble Spirit Level (No.)	1 number 1 number
	Color	black color black color
	Front Tilt	-5° / +5° tilt range -5° / +5° tilt range
	Material	aluminum aluminum
	Height	5.0 cm 1.97 in
	Load Capacity	15 kg 33.07 lbs
	Weight	0.65 kg 1.43 lbs

• NameFile SizeDate of Publication
• 438_20000419.pdf 0.06 MB 2010-09-08
• 438_20050510.pdf 0.07 MB 2010-09-08

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