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Manfrotto 468MGRC4 Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System (3271)
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(5 out of 5) by Kent M. Whitney on Jun 2, 2009 (San Diego, CA)A great product, a bit costly but very well made. Would purchase from this supplier again. Shipped on time and arrived in great condition.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Manfrotto 468MG Hydrostatic Ball Head
(5 out of 5) by C. Calder on Jan 29, 2009 (Florence, SC)The Manfrotto 468MGRC4 Hydrostatic Ball head a dream. It only requires slight pressure by twisting the knob and it locks the head. No locking and having the camera and lens slowly drift as you're trying to make a shot because of not enough locking torque. The quality is built into every aspect of this head, with a magnesium die cast body it can support a load up to 35lb. The head allows panning and with a release of the ball, one can choose any elevation as well as rotate the lens/camera 90 deg. left or right of center.
I choose the RC4 mounting system. It provides a larger base with added support for a lens and comes with a safety lock, preventing accidental releases and thus possible dropping. It also comes with bobble levels on the top and another on the side. The previous head I owned had the RC2 mount, which I didn't like--not enough support and accidental release possible. The 468MG can be purchased with 6 different mounts configurations, from--RC0-RC5.
Other reviewers have said that this head is heavy. I don't agree. Its weight to load weight is comparable to others costing twice the price without the Hydro fluid system. It will mount to any tripod with a 3/8" male post [head has 3/8" female socket]. My tripod also has three (3) set screws on the bottom to help lock the head once screwed onto the post.
I spent months looking at ball heads, some costing 2 to 3 times the cost of this head. I purchased this head because of the quality and cost. I have other Bogen/Manfrotto hardware and have never been disappointed. I made the right choice.
I choose the RC4 mounting system. It provides a larger base with added support for a lens and comes with a safety lock, preventing accidental releases and thus possible dropping. It also comes with bobble levels on the top and another on the side. The previous head I owned had the RC2 mount, which I didn't like--not enough support and accidental release possible. The 468MG can be purchased with 6 different mounts configurations, from--RC0-RC5.
Other reviewers have said that this head is heavy. I don't agree. Its weight to load weight is comparable to others costing twice the price without the Hydro fluid system. It will mount to any tripod with a 3/8" male post [head has 3/8" female socket]. My tripod also has three (3) set screws on the bottom to help lock the head once screwed onto the post.
I spent months looking at ball heads, some costing 2 to 3 times the cost of this head. I purchased this head because of the quality and cost. I have other Bogen/Manfrotto hardware and have never been disappointed. I made the right choice.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
The best ball head I ever had
(5 out of 5) by OBERDAN MESCHIARI on Mar 9, 2007 (Caracas, Venezuela)This ball head is a dream to use. Really smooth, with a positive blocking. I used with 50-200 mm tele, and also with en Opteka 650-1300mm long teleobjective.
The RC4 plate is very useful with the biggest lenses and you feel really secure, for the way it looks.
The RC4 plate is very useful with the biggest lenses and you feel really secure, for the way it looks.