| Bogen-Manfrotto 488RC4 Midi Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System (3271) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $128.00
Buy New: $107.95
You Save: $20.05 (16%)
New (4) Used (2) from $99.44
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 17.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4 x 4
MPN: 488RC4
Model: 488RC4
UPC: 719821197898
EAN: 0719821197898
ASIN: B00009R6N3
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 | | • | 3271 quick-release camera plate with a secondary safety catch; two spirit levels for precise leveling on both vertical or horizontal axis | | • | 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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Product Description
Same as the 488 but equipped with a 410PL quick-release camera plate with a secondary safety catch and two spirit levels for precise leveling on either vertical or horizontal axis. The new 488RCO features a separate fast action ratchet lever for 360? pan and an easy to grip locking knob for +90?-90? tilt movements.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
Great Tripod Head July 23, 2008
This is great value for money. I have a 300mm lens that it supported without any noticeable shake or instability.
Great product.
Excellent ballhead for 35mm DSLR cameras July 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am extremely happy with the 488RC4 ballhead. I use it with the Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod, a Nikon D80 DSLR camera, and primarily a Tamron 18-250mm zoom lens. This ballhead has the muscle to handle it all with excellent stability, ease of use, and great adjustability. I thought about going a step down because of cost, but I urge you to get this ballhead. It is definitely worth the extra money. Although I really don't use the two bubble levels, they are there for those that do use them.
Stable with a large plate July 6, 2008
I purchased this ball bead to go with a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod. This ball head seems very solid for the few times I've used it in the past month. It's my 1st experience with a decent tripod system so I don't have anything similar to compare it to. This head holds my Nikon D300 with 24-70/2.8 lens (about 4-5 lbs. total) rock solid with the tripod's center column vertical or horizontal, and the ball head vertical or horizontal. The 2 bubble levels are a handy addition, although the one on the edge of the plate may not be visible depending on how you flip your camera into the vertical position. The rapid connect system is very sure, and the double locking feature to prevent accidental release is nice. Beware that this plate is large, 2 1/2"W x 3 1/4"L, so be sure your camera and you can accomodate this being left on your camera all the time, if that is what you choose to do. It fits the bottom proportions of the D300 nicely, but 2 1/2" is a bit wide for my Nikon N80 film camera. You will need a coin or screwdriver to mount and unmount this plate from the bottom of your camera, as the 1/4" screw head in it is large and slotted. I carry a very short,stubby screwdriver in my bag for this purpose. I don't have one yet, but I am guessing that the wide plate will be an advantage for mounting a telephoto lens that has a tripod foot. Very satisfied so far.
Everything expected and more April 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great ballhead, using it with Nikon D200, very smooth, solid, responsive, the two spirit levels very handy. Works great in vertical orientation too. Build like a brick.
The release plate seats solidly and safely, and will not let go by accident. Minor thing: watch out for that release lever it can thwack your finger a little bit if you're not expecting it!
If you're considering it and it seems to be the right size for you, don't hesitate. Any surprises will be pleasant ones.
big freakin' ballhead March 18, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
this thing is HUGE. it's much bigger than it looks in the picture. if you're looking for a compact b/h for hiking and travel, this ain't it. it's big, heavy, reassuringly stable, and works great. it's a little awkward to use at first, but it becomes more intuitive over time. after just a few hours, i was adjusting the ball lock by feel without looking. very easy to use, just twist the knob, reposition at desired angle, lock. the panning control lock (which has little etched degree markers you can't see in the photo) is a nice touch, and the biggest difference between this and the less expensive model. it also has a bubble spirit level, two, in fact, which allow for smooth calibration of proper angle. the QR plate is also big and solid. it easily holds a d300 with grip and tele lens. the QR mechanism takes some getting used to but once you're used to it, it's easy. used with the manfrotto 190xprob tripod, it makes for a winning combo -- tough enough for big jobs, yet still light enough to carry. biggest con is the weight, but the solidity is reassuring, especially in vertical position, which usually doesn't inspire confidence.
for a ball head, it's pretty stylish. design is great, stability is great, flexibility is great. weight is not so good, but as long as your tripod has enough support, you can manage.
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