Bogen-Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System (3157N) | 
| Brand: Bogen
List Price: $121.00
Buy New: $101.00
You Save: $20.00 (17%)
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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...
 Excellent and affordable Ball Head December 31, 2005
S. J. Simmons
32 out of 33 found this review helpful
I bought this ball head because my previous one had too much play in it--I'd set it and the lens would sag a little as I let go. For macro photography, that's a pain. This head does a very good job for the price. I did some tests with a Canon EOS 10D with a 300mm lens on a focusing rail extended all the way out. While there was a little movement when I set it, it was not problematic. It's a good solid choice for a serious photographer.
 Excellent for the Rebel XT August 5, 2006
Juan Fajardo
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
You can feel the quality taking it out of the box. The size of the RC2 is perfect for the Rebel XT, and the panning option of this head is of more use than you would think of.
simplified control December 13, 2007
E. J. Suarez (Fresno, Ca)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I switched from a 486rc2 to the 488rc2 due to the ease of rotating without loosening the ball. Well worth the expense and it holds my canon 30d with battery pack and a 100-400mm tele without any slippage.
very good consumer-grade tripod head April 9, 2008
l2 (California)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This tripod head is a good value for photographers with consumer-grade cameras. My Nikon D40 SLR with 18-200 f/5.6 lens and flash attached weighs about 4.5 pounds. The Bogen 488 head locks down smoothly and securely with no drooping. I really hate it when cheaper heads droop a little after you've composed your scene, then you have to start all over again. The separate panning lock lever is a great feature.
The Bogen quick-release system works great, too. I have a Bogen quick-release plate permanently mounted on my camera and a quick-release head on my monopod, too.
This head is fairly large (4.5 inches tall and 2.5 inch diameter base) so make sure you have room on your tripod for it.
If you have a pro camera with a pro lens that weighs 3 times as much as my setup, you should probably be looking at pro tripod heads like Kirk or Markins that cost 3 times as much as Bogen. Most amateurs will be happy with the Bogen.
Great ballhead that makes shooting easier March 22, 2007
Torsten Wennberg
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Getting out of my former cheap tripod and into the Bogen-Manfrotto system has made shooting even more enjoyable. If you're serious about getting good results you need a good tripod system. Bought this head along with the 3021BPRO tripod. The operation is smooth and sturdy so far with my current camera body and lens. Have not put any big glass on it yet. I like the ballhead because there are so many ways to move the camera without having to deal with a lot of levers and knobs. The pan feature is nice as is the quick release system. I also like the heft and feel of this head, something says quality there
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