MENGS DY-60N Leveling Base Aluminum Alloy for Tripod Head and Tripod

Would have given 0 stars if at all possible.UPDATE 3:Fourth hole stripped. Even using thread locker doesn’t fix the design issue of having teeny screws with very fine threads screwed into soft aluminum.UPDATE 2:The other two holes stripped as well. Terrible product.UPDATE 1:Two of the four screw holes were stripped out due to the soft aluminum used in the base and the small screw size and thread pitch of the screws.There are only four screws which keep the mounting surface (the actual part that your tripod head attaches/screws to which has the bubble level glued into it) attached to the swivel base part of this leveler, the part which attaches to your tripod.I'm not talking about the three angled screws which tighten your tripod head to the mounting surface.I'm taking about the four screws which keep your tripod head attached to the base part which attaches to your tripod. Pretty important to have quality parts keeping your gear firmly attached to the tripod.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT unless you want to risk having your gear fall due to the shoddy materials and manufacturing.===ORIGINAL:It seems to be a nice unit but one of the screw holes holding the base together is stripped out. Not the hex screws which tighten you tripod head to the leveler. But one of the screw holes holding the level base to the part you attach you tripod head to. Pretty critical to have the tripod head attached to a base which is properly secured by those four hex screws.

compact, solid locking, and smooth to use.I only have few minor complaints. I'm not a huge fan of the set-screws. I wish that they went in vertically instead of at an angle, I'm not sure how that would mechanically be achieved, but I would feel better about that. I also wish that they were. I also wish they were flat head, instead of Philips, because the rest of my tripods use flathead set-screws. I also wish that it didn't have the bubble level, it gets in the way some times, and any head I put on top of it will have a bubble level on it.

I was looking for a leveling base for my manfrotto tripod but most were around $70 to around $100. To me a leveling base should be around $50 or less since my tripod is around $200 and I didnt want to pay for a leveling base for nearly my used tripod head (manfrotto 501).I saw this product and took a chance to try it and I was happy with the product. Fitting well, easy to install and quality is good (all metal), do the job well and lastly the cheapest I can find. I also like the pouch, little allen/hex wrench and an adapter screw from 3/8 to 1/4.

It works very good very surprising for what it cost! The only issue is the bottom base has low quality oil and gets all over your hands. Again for the money can't be beat!!

I loved this thing. The only bad review was the person who thought the angled screws extended too far (they don’t, that’s to keep the base in place). But it’s been 8 months and it’s stopped working. I can completely remove the tightening screw and it doesn’t pivot. I’ve tried to use all my force to get it loose, but it doesn’t budge. I could probably try a hammer to knock it loose, but at this point I’ll never trust this on a shoot again. I’m glad I realized it when I was at home. Don’t buy this thing! I’ll be looking at something better reviewed, but more expansive next time.

Leveler works properly and the price was good. Unfortunately the bubble level did not function properly which is the main reason you buy one of these.

Product looks good. But there is a manufacturing defect, one of the screws is too long/extends outside the top surface and the ball or video head cannot sit flush and becomes loose, will be returning.

Awesome