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| Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $79.00
Buy New: $64.89
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (31 reviews)
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 13.2
Warranty: 2-Year Warranty + Additional 3-Years after Registering Online or by Mail
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4 x 4
MPN: 486RC2
Model: 486RC2
UPC: 719821197935
EAN: 0719821197935
ASIN: B00009R6MQ
Release Date: April 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact ball head equipped with a 3157N quick-release camera plate | | • | Strong die-cast construction, precision-machined aluminum housing | | • | Extremely hard phenolic resin ball provides smooth movements across all tilt positions | | • | Single ratchet locking knob for 360-degree pan and a double groove for +90 to -90-degree tilt movements | | • | Plate has 1/4-20-inch male thread, and head to tripod attachment is 3/8-inch female |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Compact Ball Head is strong enough to take 35mm SLR cameras with medium lenses, and light medium format cameras. It has a single ratchet locking knob for 360 pan and +90 -90 tilt movements. Head to tripod attachment is 3/8" female. All aluminum construction and black finish. This versatile head is fitted with quick release 3157N camera plate system with a secondary safety catch.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 Great little ballhead December 4, 2008
Highly recommended. I use this with a Manfrotto carbon-fiber tripod and Cannon 40D, it works very well. Great ballhead for the money.
 486RC2 for the Serious Amatuer. November 5, 2008
I puchased the 486RC2 for my D60 coupled with the Nikkor 55-200mm VR. I coupled the head with the Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod Legs.
Pros:
- Super smooth movement of the ball head
- One lever release allows for quick and easy adjustment
- The head will securely hold my D60 and 55-200mm VR in the upright/normal position when 055XPROB tripod neck is placed in horizontal arrangement
- Sturdy design, well built
- RC2 quick release system allows easy/quick dismounting of camera for hand-held shots
- Grooves in the swivel base allow for quick and secure vertical positioning of the camera
Cons:
- Does not allow for accurate fine tuned adjustments, would need to go with a geared head instead
- A little heavy, at 3lbs, which adds to the already heavy 055XPROB Tripod Legs
Summary:
I love this head, almost as much as I love the Tripod/Head combination. I am more than satisfied with my purchase.
Great for motorcycles. November 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this to mount a video camera to my motorcycle. Works well, and I can take camera easily when I stop. Very rugged and heavy.
A bargain - perfect first ball head October 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This ball head is highly-reviewed by so many people because it truly delivers a LOT of value for the money. I looked into it after reading suggestions in Scott Kelby's excellent "The Digital Photography Book".
My tripod came with a pan head - a very good one - but I wanted to find out if I would prefer ball heads. Didn't want to spend a fortune (expensive ones run upwards of $200-300), but wanted one that was solid enough that I could really decide if ball heads were for me.
As it turns out, the 486RC2 was perfect for this task. It is solid and easily holds my 40D with even a 70-200mm lens without sagging. And for my style, a ball head seemed easier than a pan head atop my tripod.
The RC2 quick release plate is solid and reassuring, and I do like the mechanism. You won't accidentally release the plate and drop your camera onto the floor - the little latching lock is excellent in this regard. I will look for a similar plate on my next ball head.
The only improvement I would ask for is the step up to the 488RC2, which has a separate release for panning/rotating. I want to do some basic panoramas, and it's just a bit easier to have a separate release for horizontal motion. Had I known I would be a ball head guy rather than a pan head guy, I'd have bought the 488RC2 right away. But since I didn't know and wanted to make sure, I got this one first. Even when I eventually get the 488RC2, I'll keep this one to put atop my second tripod; that way it's easy to swap cameras around, as both cameras and both ball heads will have the RC2 system.
For the excellent price, you get a SOLID ball head and a great quick release system - you'll appreciate it.
An excellent Ball Head for the money.. October 3, 2008
A little on the heavy side which makes it an excellent choice for those on a budget, Choosing between this and the 488RC2, is the 488RC2 $40 better? probably, but the single ratchet locking knob's just fine for my needs right now. One thing i think Bogen forgot is the level, not a deal breaker but would be nice to include. All in all a must buy for those looking for an excellent priced ball head.
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