| Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $79.00
Buy New: $66.00
You Save: $13.00 (16%)
New (15) from $66.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  27 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
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| 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 |
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| Accessories:
| • | 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) | | • | Manfrotto 200PLARCH-38 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 3/8-Inch Screw (Gray) | | • | Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 1/4-Inch 20 Screw (Gray) |
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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 An excellent Ball Head for the money.. October 3, 2008
A little on the heavy side which makes it an excellent choice for those on a budget, Choosing between this and the 488RC2, is the 488RC2 $40 better? probably, but the single ratchet locking knob's just fine for my needs right now. One thing i think Bogen forgot is the level, not a deal breaker but would be nice to include. All in all a must buy for those looking for an excellent priced ball head.
Great for outdoors August 14, 2008
The primary advantage of this head is its light weight which makes it a great fit with the light carbon fiber tripods. Despite the light weight it is strongly built and has all the basic functions. The single lever means you have to keep one hand on your camera or it will flop in ways you will not like. The trick is to loosen the ball just enough to rotate the camera (while holidng it with your other hand) to the position you want and then tighten. A level here would have been nice. All in all this is a great, sturdy ball head that won't weigh you down on the trail.
 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.
convenient and easy to use June 21, 2008
Really easy and convenient to use instead of the standard head that comes with most tripods.
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.
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