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Darryl Beplay B : Is the Manfrotto 468MGRC2 compatible with mounting on the Manfrotto MT293C4 tripod?JAMES S : I can't say as I have mine on a Vanguard tripod
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?KERRY T N : fluid head and tolerates wt when different head added and that is doable.SANDRA L : Gary Box referred it to me in his Facebook group. I trust his opinion.Hale A : Needed for video camera workDAVID C : Rock solid performer, great all around solution for most of what I'd ever need a tripod and head.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2019-08-14T20:47:10

Rated 1 out of 5

Would not work with my camera set-up

I returned mine because it wouldn't work with my camera set-up.

Hale A.

2018-04-11T09:04:16

Rated 5 out of 5

So smooth!

This is much more fluid than a traditional head. There is no play, no slop. A pleasure to work with!

Randy B.

2017-03-07T15:20:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great item!

I chose this head because it works with the camera strap I have from Peak Design. A compatible plate fits the quick release head perfectly, making it east to attach and release my my camera quickly and easily. The ball releases and tightens easily, and it provides a full range of motion to meet most needs. I recommend it.

TIMOTHY M.

2013-07-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Would buy again

Purchased this head in conjunction with 055CFXPro4 tripod. Being new to this quality of equipment I was extremely impressed with the ease of setup. The ball releases and secures with minimal pressure. The ability to adjust to varying positions and angles is very impressive. I use this device when photographing landscapes, nights photos, and portraiture. A slight bit of creep is noticed, but some of it may be due to load being exerted on the tripod when you release the lens. It is easy to compensate for the variance.

R

2012-04-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Rock Solid!

Finally a ball head that stays put no matter what. Fluid power can not be beat when your looking for strength and this head has it. Set the tension know and pans smooth with locking with fluid grip knob. Love this head!

Ronald W.

2012-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Glad I did it

Very sturdy well made easy to use. Should last long time

Hengy B.

2011-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Disappointed

Was expecting better quality from a Manfrotto. Not user friendly and as a result I don't use it when I should. Sorry, I didn't exchange it.

PATRICIA T.

2011-11-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value

The ball head provides a full range of motion, is easy to adjust and hold my Canon 50D with a 75-105 mm lens firmly in any position. Good product for the money.

James S.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Manfrotto Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC2

Solid foundation for up to 20lbs....

Khunchy

2011-01-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Used for night photography

FRANK W.

2010-10-30T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid, easy to use ball head

This ball head doesn't budge a bit with my Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 and D80 on it, and it's a little lighter than my old tripod head (which couldn't hold the 300). It's easy to make quick adjustments, and I find myself out shooting wildlife a lot more these days.

CHARLSIE S.

2010-06-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works very well. Feels solidly built.

Have it mated with the Manfrotto Neotec Black Tripod Legs & couldn't be happier. It was a great choice.

TANYA H.

2010-05-08T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great product

This is a great tripod ball head. It's very easy to use but on the down side it's heavy.

Photo n.

2009-09-02T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bogen 468MGRC2 Hydrostatic Ball Head

I bought this head primarily for macro photography. I have had several Bogen heads over the years and this is by far the best. It is well made. Its strong point is its strength. It is very sturdy. It locks and holds its position and has very smooth motion. The ease of use may incline me to take the tripod on long hikes more often instead of just a monopod.

JERRY B.

2009-08-31T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Get it with the RC0 Head

Took it out of the box mounted it to my 055cxpro4 tripod and noticed that the quick release had too much play for what i was paying for. at [$] i didn't expect that. I sent it back and got the RC0 mount which cost [$] more but has no play and has 3 points of attachment versus 2.

JOSEPH X.

2009-05-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Item!

Good item for the price. My wife & I both have the same one so the plates are the same on all our cameras.

David A.

2009-04-07T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Angry in Texas

I used this product for an instument that weighed only seven pounds.The head started malfunctioning the third time I used it.

Knightdude

2009-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Learning to love this ball head

Switched from a pistol grip to this. Pistol grip will probably be available in Adorama's used shop soon. Love the separately settable friction. While shooting a balloon festival recently, I was able to set friction to where I could reposition camera from landscape to portrait, and have it hold solidly, without touching ball head tension knob, while using 18-125 lens. Not that loosening the clamp is hard to do, but I'm lazy, and liked being able to skip a step. Simple to use, and minute adjustments were easily accomplished. Holds 100-400 mm lens rock solid.

Bear P.

2008-09-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The one for the money

I bought this head to replace a quite heavy geared head. I was amazed with this product - it's so much lighter and much easier to use. I tested it in Grand Canyon with my 24-104 L lense and it was perfect for long exposures as well as portraits (fast and smooth movement). I absolutely love the grip of the locking mechanism. It is a bit pricy but a definite "must have".

Sergey

2008-04-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A Best Buy

My first purchase of a ball head (previously had "all-in-one" tripod). Just starting to use it, but seems like it will be an excellent product.

Photog1

2008-01-27T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Allows lens creep on telephoto lenses.

The only problem I've had with this lens is that the lens will drop down a little after locking when using a larger telephoto lens. It will hold great after the initial downward movement, but you have to allow for this movement before locking. I believe there are better choices available for this price.

ROBERT R.

2008-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact and Convenient

Excellent compact ballhead that combines exceptional ease of use and super stability. Holds well above its rated weight with no loss of stability.

wuwei

2007-09-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product

This really is a very good piece of kit; the Italians certainly know how to engineer quality equipment. The ball head is very smooth, the adjustments are very delicate and do not require major forces. While this tripod head is expensive, you are buying quality.

Stephen

Manfrotto 468MGRC2 Specifications

  • Tripod Head: Type


    HYDROSTATIC BALL HEAD
    Head Mount: RC2 Rectangular Plate
    QR Plate Supplied

  • Tripod Head: Dimensions

    4.7 inches high

  • Tripod Head: Weight

    1.4 lbs

  • Tripod Head: Load Capacity

    22 lbs

  • Tripod Head: Pan / Tilt

    Pan 360½
    Tilt +90½-90½
    Tilt Drag: Friction setting helps balance camera weight
    Independent Pan & Tilt locks

  • Notes


    Material: Magnesium Casting/Aluminum Ball
    Finish; Black

  • UPC Code

    719821246725

About Manfrotto 468MGRC2

FEATURED REVIEWS

Solid, easy to use ball head

By CHARLSIE S.

This ball head doesn't budge a bit with my Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 and D80 on it, and it's a little lighter than my old tripod head (which couldn't hold the 300). It's easy to make quick adjustments, and I find myself out shooting wildlife a lot more these days.

Compact and Convenient

By wuwei

Excellent compact ballhead that combines exceptional ease of use and super stability. Holds well above its rated weight with no loss of stability.

The 468MGRC2 incorporates the same "world first" hydraulic ball-locking system as the 468MG, and uses Manfrotto's popular RC2 Rapid Connect Plate, which is small and light enough to leave permanently attached to your compact or SLR camera even when not using a tripod.

Using hydraulics instead of a mechanical system produces a super-tight lock froma minimal turn of the locking knob, without sacrificing the smoothness of the ball's movement when unblocked.

The 468MG series is designed to meet the demands of professional photographers who require a light weight head but at the same time being able to support heavycamera loads up to 35lbs! The 468MGRC2 borrows the popular features found on Manfrotto's standard range of ball heads - such as independent pan and tilt locks with a 360½ pan movement and +90½ / -90½ tilt movement.

To keep weight low, the head is made of magnesium; and to provide smooth movements, the 2" aluminum ball is Teflon coated. The oversized ball locking knob allows for easy control even when using gloves. The 468MGRC2 also has a graduated engraved panoramic base.

Manfrotto 468MGRC2 Features

  • Hydraulic system to lock the ball mechanism in place
  • Oil pressure against ball locks more firmly than mechanical methods
  • Calibrated adjustable friction control
  • Friction dial prests oil pressure when ball is unlocked to give easier framing adjustment & better safer support for heavy and long equipment
  • Ball lock knob compresses oil in compartment, exerting more locking force with minimum movement
  • Small and light RC2 Rapid Connect Plate w/QR Plate
  • Able to support camera loads up to 22lbs
  • Independent Pan Lock with a 360½ Pan Movement
  • Independent Tilt Lock with a +90½ / -90½ tilt movement.
  • Head made of magnesium to provide smooth movements
  • 2" Aluminum Ball Teflon coated
  • Oversized ball locking knob allows for easy control
  • Graduated engraved panoramic base
  • Available in Various Plate type versions

Key Features

  • Hydraulic system to lock the ball mechanism in place
  • Oil pressure against ball locks more firmly than mechanical methods
  • Calibrated adjustable friction control
  • Ball lock knob compresses oil in compartment, exerting more locking force
  • Small & light RC2 Rapid Connect Plate w/QR Plate
  • Able to support camera loads up to 22lbs

What's in the box:

  • 468MGR Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connecter
  • 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate
  • 10 Year Limited Warranty (6 Months + 9 Years & 6 Months Extension with Online Registration)