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Category Average
$114.90 - $119.99
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Outstanding 9.1
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Outstanding 9.6
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Product Reviews
"We have an old Bogen tripod and massive ball head that weights a ton, I got a monopod and this mini to see if they would be a good lightweight substitution. They are great, now I plan on adding a lightweight carbon fiber tripod and another mini so that we can leave the dinosaur at home...." Read Full Review »
Jun 02, 2008 by Jazzbassnorm
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"I bought this ball head to match my 055X PROB tripod. Both the tripod and the ball head are high quality but the ball head has some weaknesses. It is said that it can hold steady a camera with lens that is up to 11 lbs. My camera (Canon 5D Mark II) and my biggest lens (Canon 300mm f/4.0 IS USM telephoto), whith the hood not even fully extended, seems too heavy for the ball to settle in the position I want it t..." Read Full Review »
Sep 16, 2009 by Angela
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Manfrotto 488RC2 Mini Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System Review
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"We have an old Bogen tripod and massive ball head that weights a ton, I got a monopod and this mini to see if they would be a good lightweight substitution. They are great, now I plan on adding a lightweight carbon fiber tripod and another mini so that we can leave the dinosaur at home. "
Seattle Sunset
Manfrotto 488RC2 Mini Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System Review
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"Exellent product, easy to use. I would recommend to all if you want a good product and does not cost a lot of money. "
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Manfrotto 488RC2 Mini Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System Review
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"It's not an ArcaSwiss or anything exotic, but it's a great value. Solid build quality, and the ball doesn't move when it's being tightened. Probably the best you can get, without spending $100 or $200 more. RC2 mount is great for DSLRs. I just mounted mine on a Manfrotto 680B monopod, and it's a …" Read Full Review »
Manfrotto 488RC2 Mini Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System Review
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"Use primarily with super telephoto for wildlife photography "
Taken with 900mm lens
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Manfrotto 488RC2 Mini Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System Review
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"Birding, wildlife, limited panorama, general tripod shooting.
Use with Canon 100-400mm and Sigma 50-500mm
Well constructed, holds tightly yet can be loosened to allow small changes.
Swivel base is a definite plus.
I use it in conjunction with other Bogen heads with the RC2 quick release.
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