Average customer rating:
- Good for What it Does
- like a tank
- Okay, just not great.
- This is a LOT of ball head
- It holds it tight.
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Bogen-Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System
Manufacturer: Bogen
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Accessories:
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Manfrotto BOGEN 3157N Quick Release Connect Plate RC2
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Bogen - Manfrotto Anti Twist Plate 1/4" (same as the 3157N with an additional lip to prevent camera twist)
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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)
Product 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
ASIN: B00009R6MQ
Release Date: 2006-04-14
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Product Description
Same as the 486 but equipped with a 3157N quick-release camera plate. The 486RC2 is a direct replacement of the 3413QR and 3055S ProBall and Heavy-Duty Double Action Ball Heads. A strong die-cast construction, precision machined aluminum housing, and an extremely hard phenolic resin ball provides smooth movements across all tilt positions. The 486RC2 features a single ratchet locking knob for a 360 degrees pan and a double groove for a 90 degrees tilt movements. Camera plate has a 1/4-20 inch male thread and head to tripod attachment is 3/8 inch female.
Customer Reviews:
Good for What it Does.......2007-11-11
This is a great and affordable all-purpose ball head. Best used with shorter lenses, although it can handle the weight of larger ones. I used it with a Canon 5D and 100-400L attached, but it's a bit unwieldy with that load. Note: it is not for panoramas. Get the 486MGRC2 if you want that additional option.
like a tank.......2007-09-17
Concerning the ball head:
This head is built like a tank. The ball itself is at least an inch in diameter, and the tightening lever is large, making it easy to adjust, even with gloves. The head can drop to portrait orientation on either side, giving you more flexibility without having to move the tripod.
Concerning the RC2 system:
The release lever has a safety that is easily toggled, yet will still keep you from accidentally releasing the camera. But when you want to release the camera, it pops off quickly. When you put it back on, the level locks it into place automatically.
Okay, just not great. .......2007-07-28
Not super impressed... it's okay. A little tight, a little hard to maneuver. You get used to it after a while, but given the option, I would ahve spent a little more and bought a better ballhead.
This is a LOT of ball head.......2007-07-24
This is a very solid thing. Its larger and heavier than it looks in the picture and it fits best on on a full sized tripod.
Its "entry level" only because it lacks a separate knob for tension control. For the price, this is a super value.
I wanted to point out that for any of the modern, compact dSLR's, with almost any lens, probably even a 300mm 2.8 prime one, this will still hold it.
If you want a head for light traveling, and you only have consumer lenses, look at the mini ball version. Also solid though it wont lock down as strong. Don't listen to the arca groupies...
It holds it tight........2007-07-17
I purchased this 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with my new Bogen Menfrotto 190XPROB. I really like this ball head. As a wildlife photographer I needed a ball head I could adjust quickly in any direction. It works very well even with my Canon EOS 30D and EF 100-400mm lens. It will hold my camera in any position I set it. I really like the ability to tilt my camera 90 degrees forward or back without having to turn the mount 180 degrees like with other ball heads.
Product Description
Buy a bundle and save more. This kit can serve all of your power-hungry camera's needs for a fraction of the price. Power Kit includes Li-10B Compatible Battery and Charger for Olympus Cameras. Compatible with the following Olympus models:Stylus Digital 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 / 800 / C-50 Zoom / C-5000 Zoom / C-60 Zoom / C-470 Zoom / C-760 Ultra Zoom / C-765 / C-770 / C-70 Zoom / C-7000 Zoom / D-590 / IR-500
Customer Reviews:
Digital Camera Power Kit.......2007-04-12
This product was a great buy. It works fast to recharge my battery and the charge lasts for hours.
Product Description
Compatible with the Stylus 300/400/410/500/800 IR-500 and C-50/60Includes leather case (200400) Li-Ion battery (LI-12B) and metal neck strap (200496)
Customer Reviews:
My camera fell out.......2005-09-22
When I put the case on my belt, my Stylus 400 camera kept falling out. In the end I lost the camera that way. Too bad I didn't think of getting a different case.
Protects My Camera...........2005-08-29
I bought this kit mainly for the extra battery. The case does protect my camera although I was expecting it to have enough room to store the backup battery. You can squeeze it in the bottom of the case, but there is no designated space for it. It also comes with a long metal neck strap so you can have your camera with you without holding on to it. The case has a slot cut out for the chain.
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