World Famous Comics: Bogen-Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)
Bogen-Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)
From: Bogen Average Rating: Binding: Electronics Label: Bogen Maximum Weight Recommendation: 1100 hundredths-pounds Model: 322RC2 Release Date: April 14, 2006 Warranty: 2-Year Warranty + Additional 3-Years after Registering Online or by Mail
Features:
Unblock, move, position and lock your camera with one hand in one position
Revolutionary grip handle design with ball lock lever
Friction control wheel regulates power of the blocking mechanism to match the weight of your camera and lens
Built-in bubble spirit level and quick release camera plate
Load capacity of 11 pounds; 5.5 pound capacity when in the vertical position
Product Description: Bogen Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip Action Ball Head is unique in that it allows you to unblock, move, position and lock your camera with one hand in one position. This is due to the revolutionary design of its grip handle which incorporates the ball lock lever. A friction control wheel lets you regulate the power of the blocking mechanism to match the weight of your camera and lens. The 322RC2 is made from magnesium for lightweight performance, and is designed to keep the weight of your equipment as close as possible to the tripod's center of gravity by way of its reduced height. It is this fact, matched with the precision construction of the 322RC2 that gives the head its load capacity of 11 lbs (5.5lb capacity when in the vertical position). It comes complete with a built-in bubble spirit level and quick release camera plate (standard 1/4 - 20" screw, with secondary safety pin).
Nice in theory, so-so in practice While the concept of a ball head adjustable with a hand-held grip is nice, in practice I have found this head to be too heavy and obtrusive when traveling. The hand-grip also requires more-than-expected force, and one's hand can quickly grow sore. I have returned this item in exchange for a much lighter and less obtrusive Gitzo ball head.
No complaints whatsoever This is a fun ball head to work with, very stable and has a bubble level if you need it. I'm not sure the level will do much for you if you move the mounting plate. The plate can be moved from the location on the handle shown in the picture to the base of the handle. The only reason I can imagine anyone doing that would be to get a few extra inches of height, or if you like vertically positioning your camera more than the normal horizontal so that the level worked for vertical instead of horizontal.
Great Choice I've been using this product for a couple of months now. The grip release is more useful than I anticiated. It works well with all my lenses including the 100-400mm IS on my Canon40D. Only down side is using for panoramic photos.. no way to keep the horizontal plane, but I mostly use for lowlight situations when using very slow shutters.. setup is easy and positioning the camera is a snap.
Arrived USED when bought new. This review is more about the fact that businesses tend to think it's ok to restock used returns and sell them later as new. That is not cool.
I spend my hard earned money on this product and guess what? There are scratches at the bottom and it's obviously been used. The threads at the bottom were obviously already screwed onto a tripod.
You know what else? What is that little rattley gold lever on the side? It just wouldn't stop rattling. Anyway, now it's getting returned again by me. If you order this product and you notice scratches at the bottom it's the one I had before you. (I don't even have a tripod to screw it onto. That was the person who obviously used/abused it before it got to me.)
Shame on businesses who sell used items as new.
Bogen-Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate I like this Bogen-Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate. It can quick and firmly hold my Nikon D200 with zoon lenes at different angle. I like flower photography, This is good for close up phtography with variant positions. I suggest heavy SLR camera owner must have item.
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