<p>I use this mount all the time atop a Manfrotto 199 in AltAz mode. Works equally well to my Manfrotto 410 geared head but is more convenient because it only has two knobe and they are both in the same place. But I have ro relearn which way to twist the knobs multiple times a night. It easily handles my RedCat 51. I wish it HD enough guts for my 102.</p>