Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with Quick Release

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The Bogen Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N) is the same as the 486 but equipped with a 3157N quick-release camera plate. This product 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 360-degree pan and a double groove for +90-degree and -90-degree tilt movements. Camera plate has a 1/4-20-inch male thread, and head-to-tripod attachment is 3/8-inch female.

SPECIFICATIONS

Finish - Black

Still Photography - Yes

Maximum Load Capacity - 13.2 lbs

Head Height - 4 inches

Pan - 360 degrees

Tilt - -90 degrees to +90 degrees

Weight - 1lb

Specification	Description
Model	486RC2
UPC	719821197935
Binocular Accessories Series	Manfrotto Rapid Connect (RC) Assemblies & Plates
Brand	Bogen
Clearance	Yes
Max. Capacity	10 To 20 Pounds
Select	With Quick Release

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★★★★★

5.0

It's light weight and easy to use

"Used mostly for MACRO work I enjoy being able to take pictures horizontally and switching to vertical without my lens falling down because of the weight. Nothing wrong with this product..." Read Full Review »

Mar 04, 2009 by MARQUE

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3.0

So So Performer

"This ball head doesn't break the bank, but I was expecting more stability from it for the price you pay. Even with a lightweight lens on a Nikon D40, I still notice a small amount of play when the ball head is locked down. It is also very difficult to lock it into place without the camera moving slightly as you tighten the ball head. A tensioning adjustment would help solve this problem, and for the price, I thi..." Read Full Review »

May 31, 2009 by Mardock

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Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with Quick Release Review

It's light weight and easy to use

★★★★★

5.0

"Used mostly for MACRO work

I enjoy being able to take pictures horizontally and switching to vertical

without my lens falling down because of the weight.

Nothing wrong with this product "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Mar 4 2009

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good value

★★★★☆

4.0

"for the price, an excellent choice to step up from retail store products, w/o spending in the professional range. I used it out of the box in 7 degrees farenheit, and had no problems. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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A perfect head for professional

★★★★★

5.0

"This head can support a big camera and big tele lens. So, don't worry about its capacity (up to 14 lbs.). It is also small and easy to adjust movement of any direction. This is one of professional equipments any photographers should have. "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Perfect and Easy so I bought 3!

★★★★★

5.0

"I shoot with a Canon 40D and Canon Lenses 70-200 2.8 IS USM, 100-400 & 28-135. I use a Bogen Monopod and a Promaster 2N Tripod. I liked the 486 BALL HEAD w/RC2 RAPID CONNECT so much on my tri-pod that I also purchased one for my monopod and then another one for a friend of mine as a gift. It is …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Great Value Ball Head

★★★★☆

4.0

"I've used this ball head for about 2 years with various setups. Within the first week I purchased a Markins clamp to use with my Arca Swiss style plates. The clamp simply attaches to the post on the ball as they have the exact same thread. There is a small amount of play in the ball when used wit …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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