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Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $79.00
Buy New: $59.89
You Save: $19.11 (24%)
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Rating:  32 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 | | • | Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 1/4-Inch 20 Screw (Gray) | | • | 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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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 25 more reviews...
 Meets quality expectations of Bogen/Manfrotto! January 24, 2008
Bogus Exception (Norwich, Connecticut United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Don't believe the reviews that say it is "so-so", or not worth the $.
I got this for Bogen's MF4 tripod (18.5"), after finding it way too difficult to use with their 3 piece monopod (they have a better, lighter, 1-axis head for that!).
What a surprise. The nice thing is the RC2 disconnect. This is a fabulous mount for my dSLR (Canon 40D), as it is shallow enough to let me leave it on full time, regardless of the bag. The mount also has a small feature that allows the locking arm to be locked in the 'locked' position. This is so when a shutter cable or strap catches it by mistake, the release isn't activated and I watch $4k go into the pavement! Thanks Bogen!
Another thing not evident in the descriptions and reviews is that the single lock also allows the head to rotate in the Z axis. Why would you need this with a ball? Because the locking knob needs to move when you move the camera! This way, the locking knob can be in the right position when you reposition the camera. The dual 90 degree indentations for portrait orientation allow for the knob to be on the left or right side!
Feature-wise, even the locking knob has a trick! Even after you lock it, you can pull it out (spring loaded) and rotate it-without loosening the ball! This way you can always have the knob in the right position for your hand without looking.
Enough about features. There is one thing I completely didn't expect: the ball doesn't move when locked. Not even a _little_! When I frame the shot, I reach for the knob with my eye still in the finder, lock it in, and release my hand. No movement, settling, wiggling-nothing. Perhaps the fact that it is mated to a Bogen tripod makes this possible, but this is the first tripod/head arrangement I've used that is of this high a build quality. The parts being single molded pieces probably has a lot to do with that-no bolts, screws or welds. Sweet.
I'm using a Canon 40D and the biggest lens is my 28-135mm. I feel that the 484 would be a little too small for this camera. It might work, but I wouldn't trust my stuff on that small a ball.
Great value for under $100!
QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY... April 26, 2007
Justin Paxton (The vast cornfields of the Midwest)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I picked up this ball head with the Bogen/Manfrotto 3021B Pro tripod. I have been shooting on a department store cheapo for years and decided to get a real tripod and ball head.
After days of researching different brand names in the ball head field I decided to go with this model because of it's simplicity and price. After using it I'm convinced that even the Bogen/Manfrotto entry-level ball heads are quality made and not lacking in durability.
This unit is very simple to use and maneuver, it also fits perfectly on my Bogen/Manfrotto 3021B tripod. For under $70.00 this is one of the better ball heads in the entry-level field.
It holds it tight. July 17, 2007
David Gray (Lompoc, CA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I purchased this 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with my new Bogen Menfrotto 190XPROB. I really like this ball head. As a wildlife photographer I needed a ball head I could adjust quickly in any direction. It works very well even with my Canon EOS 30D and EF 100-400mm lens. It will hold my camera in any position I set it. I really like the ability to tilt my camera 90 degrees forward or back without having to turn the mount 180 degrees like with other ball heads.
This is a LOT of ball head July 23, 2007
Elyone (Ohio)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is a very solid thing. Its larger and heavier than it looks in the picture and it fits best on on a full sized tripod.
Its "entry level" only because it lacks a separate knob for tension control. For the price, this is a super value.
I wanted to point out that for any of the modern, compact dSLR's, with almost any lens, probably even a 300mm 2.8 prime one, this will still hold it.
If you want a head for light traveling, and you only have consumer lenses, look at the mini ball version. Also solid though it wont lock down as strong. Don't listen to the arca groupies...
Good for What it Does November 11, 2007
Balko Photo (USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a great and affordable all-purpose ball head. Best used with shorter lenses, although it can handle the weight of larger ones. I used it with a Canon 5D and 100-400L attached, but it's a bit unwieldy with that load. Note: it is not for panoramas. Get the 486MGRC2 if you want that additional option.
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