| Bogen-Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System (3157N) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $121.00
Buy New: $109.90
You Save: $11.10 (9%)
New (7) from $109.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  20 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
ASIN: B00009R6N0
Release Date: April 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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. | | • | Bogen - Manfrotto Anti Twist Plate 1/4" (same as the 3157N with an additional lip to prevent camera twist) |
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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 15 more reviews...
 Great flexible ball head June 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This head combined with the 190Xpro is a solid setup. The only downside is the weight, but the build quality and feel is rock solid. The RC2 connect system is quick and easy and very secure.
Good ballhead for the money June 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pleased overall with the performance of the ballhead. Would like to upgrade one of these days with a head that performs fine tuning adjustments, but that will of course cost more. I put some pretty heavy loads on this, and have had 0 problems with it. Quick release is a good one. Quality ballhead for the money.
 BOGEN BALL HEAD June 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
THIS BALL HEAD IS A QUALITY PRODUCT AND A MUST WHEN USING A TRI-POD, HOWEVER, IT IS HEAVY. YOU CAN GET THEM IN ALUMINUM, BUT THEY ARE NOT AS DURABLE. ALSO AVAILABLE IN TITANIUM AND SAVE WEIGHT BUT COST IS 3-4 TIMES HIGHER.
Solid as a... June 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a nice solid head with a good feel. I'm not a pro and I'll admit I was moving up from a cheaper tripod, but every time I handle this thing I get a little surge when I realize how easily it adjusts and how well it locks into position. I also really like having the second knob that gives you the option of horizontal only.
If I have any niggle, it's with the tiny gold safety lever that must be pushed down and turned in order to operate the main locking plate lever. The design works fine, but the lever is very small and I'd guess that in cold weather it might be a little hard to use. Still, it hasn't been a problem for me so far, and I have large hands. Definitely happy with the purchase.
big, heavy, solid. May 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As far as ball heads go this is rock solid. it also lets you pan to the left and right which come in handy for panoramic pictures. This is not a tripod head for video however and it would be somewhat awkward :)
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