Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System by Manfrotto
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Digital camera reviews of Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System
Digital camera Review: Good for the money.
Summary: 3 Stars
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.Digital camera Review: Good head for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this head because it was a good price, and it had the weight carrying capacity to hold my panoramic head, a 70-200mm zoom lens and my DSLR. Also, I was looking for a head with a quick release system which allows me to quickly remove and attach my camera to the ball head. The 486RC2 meets these requirements admirably.
I only have one complaint. There is only one nob to do three tasks
1. Release the ball so that the camera can be repositioned.
2. Set the tension for how much pressure is required to move the ball head.
3. Set the tension for rotating the base of the ball head.
This means that when I loosen the tension nob to do any one of the above tasks, the other two can happen without me wanting them to. As a result, I have to be careful when loosening the ball-head to make sure that the camera goes where I want it to. This isn't too big of an issue for regular shots, but once I have my panoramic head mounted, it takes longer than I'd like to get my system level.
So would I buy this head again? You betcha! For the price I was willing to pay, it's been a great head so far.
Digital camera Review: Good, sturdy, basic ball head.
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this as the mounting ball for my Manfrotto 190XDB3 tripod. It is very solid/sturdy. The rapid release feature is great/convenient. The head is able to rotate 360 degrees and will also tilt over 90 degrees for vertical shots. I guess my only complaints could be (1) there is no built in level if you are set up on an uneven surface, and (2) it would have been nice if there was some way to know when you have the top of the head back in the straight upright center position again, like a groove or click that lets you know so you don't have to guess.Digital camera Review: Great for motorcycles.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this to mount a video camera to my motorcycle. Works well, and I can take camera easily when I stop. Very rugged and heavy.
Edit: This thing has been on my bike for three months now. Much rain. It still moves as smoothly as when it was new. It appears to be weatherproof. Very high quality.
Digital camera Review: Great for outdoors
Summary: 5 Stars
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.