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Manfrotto 488RC4 Midi Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System (3271) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $128.00
Buy New: $99.00
You Save: $29.00 (23%)
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Rating:  18 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 13 more reviews...
 Bogen-Manfrotto 488RC4 Midi Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System. March 10, 2007
ellen v (New Jersey, USA)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
The ball head and the rapid release system are great. They are solidly built and very easy to use. I have a heavy 5D Canon camera with a battery grip, and I use big lenses, and it seem to have no problems holding the camera in place. One turn of the knob and it adjust very easy. I looked for a long time and at different products and decided on the above product. I would recommend this product to anyone. The ball head is used with a Bogen-Manfrotto tri-pod.
manfrotto 488 RC4 ballhead June 21, 2007
Howard F. Schrader Jr. (Ohio)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a great product. The larger base on the midi head gives better support. I wondered if I would get used to not having an arm like my old style head had, but it took just minutes to get used to the functions of this head. I feel in complete control now and couldn't be happier with this product.
big freakin' ballhead March 18, 2008
E. K. Arnold (yay area, usa)
7 out of 7 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.
Excelent support December 26, 2007
J. Plotke (Brightwaters, NY)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I use this head with the 055XPROB Tripod and it is worth the money by far. Shooting a CANON 30D with a 70-200 2.8 IS (a beast of a lens) with a converter, this ball head has excellent support for heavy equipment at an infinite number of positions. even 90 deg. portrait with the camera far off center i have confidence my camera is secure.
I really like the separate pan and ball locking knobs allowing for panning without accidentally knocking the camera off level.
Enjoy...
Worth every penny! November 11, 2007
Fidel S. Serrano (San Antonio, TX USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you want EFFICEINT professional ballhead. Look no further. This ballhead is considered the entry level professional ballhead. If you have an slr or a dslr even with a big lens, this ballhead suffices. I sure am amazed at its quality and peformance. No need to spend more money unless you use MF equipment.
The +90/-90 tilt is such a welcome feature -fast and easy.
The tightning machanism feels sure and takes little effort to tighten and untighten.
Fidel
San Antonio
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