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Bogen / Manfrotto 701RC2 Mini Fluid Video Head w/Sliding RC2 Rapid Connect Plate | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $127.00
Buy New: $115.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Media: Electronics
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Memorabilia: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 8.8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 13.6 x 5.3 x 4.9
MPN: 701RC2
Model: 701RC2
UPC: 719821241065
EAN: 0719821241065
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Delivers a wide range of balancing positions | | • | Single pan handle | | • | Compact and lightweight but can hold loads up to 8.8 pounds |
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Product Description
The 701RC2 is one of the most compact and lightweight 2-movement head found on the market, and was designed principally to support the latest digital video equipment, including Mini DV and professional grade DVCAMs. In addition, the 701RC2 is well-suited for still photography cameras with medium and long telephoto lenses. The 701RC2 has a fixed length pan bar with a soft handle and separate locking mechanisms. It is also equipped with a sliding quick-release video plate system and a fixed counter-balance spring to perfectly position uneven loads. 1 Pan Handle Tilt - +75 to -70 degrees Tilt Drag - Fixed Independent Tilt Lock Spring Counterbalance QR Plate Supplied Supplied with 1/4 inch camera screw Weight - 1.85 pounds
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 As good as it gets! February 1, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I made the mistake of purchasing the 700RC2 first. Bad move. Yes it is slightly lighter, but the trade off in build quality and functionality was no where near worth it. This is a beautifully crafted fluid video head with a sliding RC2 rapid connect plate. The plate slides in order to allow you to perfectly balance the video camera for smoother panning and tilting.
The 701RC2 is built as one would normally expect of a Bogen Manfrotto product - that is to say it is built like a tank. I own the Sony HDR-HC3 and this video head works perfectly. I certainly would not like any larger head!
If you are familiar with the Bogen products, the rapid connect plate works similarly to all other such rapid connect plates EXCEPT it does not have a locking pin which would have been nice. In fact, this lack of a locking pin is the only shortcoming I was able to find in this fine video head.
Before purchasing, I looked at the previously mentioned 700RC2 (a piece of junk) and the Bogen 501 (overkill) and offerings from other vendors including Gitzo. None offered the ideal compromise between build quality, cost and functionality that the 701RC2 did.
I am very satisfied with my purchase as I am sure you will be too.
 Pan is "sticky" August 25, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I use the 701RC2 with my Canon HV20 camcorder. I've noticed that there is a bit of stickiness trying to pan with the 701RC2. As a result, there is a bit of a sudden "jerk" to overcome the initial resistance when panning left or right. Perhaps this is due to the light weight of the HV20, but the tilt works flawlessly with very fluid movement.
It's as if there is too much or too viscous a fluid in the panning mechanics.
Just perfect! April 1, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Last year, I filmed a 4 day conference together with a friend from New Zealand. He had this video head and he agreed to let me use it during the conference. I was just amazed how light and professional this head was. I decided to buy one within a week or so. Unfortunately, there are not many available as second hand and I had to spend this USD100. Well, I have being extremely satisfied with this video-head. Last week, I decided to sell my 2 GL2s and I might sell this video-head too very soon. However, I can highly recommend it.
Bogen / Manfrotto 701RC2 November 27, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Perfect product for my spotting scope as well as my heavy Canon camera and lenses.
 Pan drag not adequate July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I compared the 701rc2 to the discontinued Manfrotto 3130 and found this item to be seriously lacking.
1) The pan drag cannot really be tensioned despite the use of the locks. This means it's really hard to do a smooth pan at high zoom levels as there's no back tension to push against. You have to be able to vary the drag due to different cameras used. While one can argue the locks are locks and not a drag lever, on the 3130 the locks can also be used to increase drag, and this is true of even the high end Vintens. Inability to control drag with any precision is a deal breaker.
2) The fluid head only seems to impact the tilt (up/down) motion, in this aspect it's pretty good.
3)The receiver for the QR (quick release) plate is not a smooth action as one slides it back and forth, suggesting less than precise finish. I noticed this on two different units, so it's not a fluke.
4) I really don't care for the QR release lever sticking out from the body when the QR plate is in the camcorder. It seems far too likely to catch on something, possibly dumping a very expensive camcorder on the ground. Yikes! I returned this item after testing.
By the way, if you really care about shooting good video, get a good tripod. You'll do so eventually.
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