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Bogen-Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System

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Bogen-Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System
Bogen-Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System

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Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography

List Price: $79.00
Buy New: $68.00
You Save: $11.00 (14%)



New (12) Used (1) from $61.22

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 25 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 13.2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4 x 4
Warranty: 2-Year Warranty + Additional 3-Years after Registering Online or by Mail

MPN: 486RC2
Model: 486RC2
UPC: 719821197935
EAN: 0719821197935
ASIN: B00009R6MQ

Release Date: April 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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

Accessories:

  • Manfrotto BOGEN 3157N Quick Release Connect Plate RC2
  • Bogen-Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 1/4-Inch 20 Screw (Gray)
  • Bogen-Manfrotto 200PLARCH-38 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 3/8-Inch Screw (Gray)
  • 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)

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Editorial Reviews:

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:   Read 20 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars Well made but has Downside   June 30, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This product is sturdy and well made. However, as both the vertical and horizontal setting are controlled by one lever, it is difficult to really make sure your shots are level horizontally - independent of the tripod which oftentimes has a bubble setting to assure horizontal alignment.
Also, I have a EOS 1D Mark III plus a zoom lens, if you want to take vertical shots (as in turning the camera to its side), it seems that no matter how hard you secure the lever, the camera will droop down.



5 out of 5 stars convenient and easy to use   June 21, 2008
Really easy and convenient to use instead of the standard head that comes with most tripods.


3 out of 5 stars Good for the money.   June 1, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This ball head does a good job for the money. I would eventually like to get a Markins, but that will be a large chunk of cash.


4 out of 5 stars Good for the Money   May 31, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a well built ball head that is good if your on a budget. Holds wait well without sag. Now that I have used it awhile I am wishing I had paid up a little bit to get one with a separate control for panning (a feature I initially didn't think I would need at all).

Great value for the money though. (tested with d80 with battery grip, heavy fast lens and a speedlight without sag)



5 out of 5 stars Heavy, sturdy, quick release, versatile   May 28, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Bogen has always made quality products over the years and with the many I have bought and used. In this case this ball head rapid connect works exactly as it should and I have used it atop my Gorilla SLR pod as well as on other SLIK, and Bogen mono and tripods. Very well made and fast release when needed and always a smart option to have in quick changing environments.

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