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Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System (3157N) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $121.00
Buy New: $110.00
You Save: $11.00 (9%)
New (11) from $99.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  25 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 17.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4 x 4
MPN: 488RC2
Model: 488RC2
UPC: 719821197904
EAN: 0719821197904
Release Date: April 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Ideal for all medium format, 35mm and digital cameras | | • | Solid aluminum construction and phenolic resin ball, equipped with a 3157N quick-release camera plate | | • | Double-groove for rapid side-to-side movement | | • | Separate fast-action ratchet lever for 360-degree pan | | • | Easy to grip locking knob for +90 to -90-degree tilt movements |
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| Accessories:
| • | Adorama Double Bubble Level | | • | Manfrotto BOGEN 3157N Quick Release Connect Plate RC2 | | • | Bogen - Manfrotto Rapid Connect Mounting Plate 3/8" replaces 3157A and 3266A QR Plates. For 3030, 3130, 3130G, 3160, 3229, 3265, 3265G, 3262QR, 3299, 2916QR, 3435QR, 3407, 3413QR, 3437 and 3405 Tripod (Spare) | | • | Pro Optic Right Angle Finder II for Most Film & Digital Interchangeable Lens SLR Cameras. | | • | Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 1/4-Inch 20 Screw (Gray) |
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Product Description
The 488RC2 features a separate fast action ratchet lever for 360 degrees pan and an easy to grip locking knob for 90 degrees tilt movements.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Excellent and affordable Ball Head December 31, 2005
37 out of 39 found this review helpful
I bought this ball head because my previous one had too much play in it--I'd set it and the lens would sag a little as I let go. For macro photography, that's a pain. This head does a very good job for the price. I did some tests with a Canon EOS 10D with a 300mm lens on a focusing rail extended all the way out. While there was a little movement when I set it, it was not problematic. It's a good solid choice for a serious photographer.
 simplified control December 13, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I switched from a 486rc2 to the 488rc2 due to the ease of rotating without loosening the ball. Well worth the expense and it holds my canon 30d with battery pack and a 100-400mm tele without any slippage.
Excellent for the Rebel XT August 5, 2006
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
You can feel the quality taking it out of the box. The size of the RC2 is perfect for the Rebel XT, and the panning option of this head is of more use than you would think of.
very good consumer-grade tripod head April 9, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This tripod head is a good value for photographers with consumer-grade cameras. My Nikon D40 SLR with 18-200 f/5.6 lens and flash attached weighs about 4.5 pounds. The Bogen 488 head locks down smoothly and securely with no drooping. I really hate it when cheaper heads droop a little after you've composed your scene, then you have to start all over again. The separate panning lock lever is a great feature.
The Bogen quick-release system works great, too. I have a Bogen quick-release plate permanently mounted on my camera and a quick-release head on my monopod, too.
This head is fairly large (4.5 inches tall and 2.5 inch diameter base) so make sure you have room on your tripod for it.
If you have a pro camera with a pro lens that weighs 3 times as much as my setup, you should probably be looking at pro tripod heads like Kirk or Markins that cost 3 times as much as Bogen. Most amateurs will be happy with the Bogen.
Highly Recommended January 26, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This ball head is great! Its movement is smooth, especially in the pan. There is a very small amount of settling after locking the ball, noticeable in close-up work, but it's not as bad as a plastic pan/tilt head. Considering the price and the ease of use of the ball head, I can live with it. It really isn't a problem and you shouldn't be dissuaded by it since you probably won't find a perfectly locking head without paying hundreds of dollars more. The pan function is very helpful for fine-tuning your composition. It's also a must have feature if you ever want to create panoramas from multiple exposures. The quick-release plate attaches very firmly to the camera and locks securely onto the head. There's even a small safety lock to keep you from accidentally releasing the plate from the head. I've been using a Nikon D80 with 18-200mm lens with no problems. The head holds the camera firmly in any position. It's rated for heavy SLRs and Medium Format cameras if matched with the right tripod legs. The knobs for the ball head and pan are smooth. The ball knob locks the head easily without the need to over-tighten, in fact all the locking parts on this head are smooth and effortless. There are no levels, but I've never used the levels on previous tripods anyway. I love this ball head compared to pan/tilt heads because of its easy, unlimited movement. I can tilt in any direction, and since there are notches on left and right, I can set it to a 90 degree vertical position on either side. I didn't set out looking to pay this much for my tripod needs, but after a lot of research this was the only affordable head with all the features I wanted: weight capacity, quick-release, and separate pan lock. And now after using it, I believe it was well-worth the investment.
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