Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I got this head because a smaller one was not enough to sustain my A900. Overall I am happy even if precision composition might be difficult. Good for travel

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

All around great tripod head. I use it MUCH more than my pan and tilt head. Ease of use and stability makes it an easy choice.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

Easy to operate. Would be nice to have a separate knob for rotation vs. the ball itself, to allow panning without changing tilt. For the price though it is well built and operates smoothly.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

Very easy to adjust.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

This is a fantastic ball head for the money. It's solid and well built, and adjustments are simple. When I lock it down, my camera does not move. It's fantastic when combined with a Gitzo GT2531 tripod!

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

Bought this to go on a 190CXPRO4 as a hiking pod. Works well, however, I miss having a separate pan control like on the 488RC2. If weight is not an issue, get it instead if you are looking at this line.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I love this head! It provides me with all the angles I need, and the mechanism is smooth. I also love the simplicity - one lever to adjust for all angles.
The quick release system is great and can be locked in so that you cannot accidentally release the camera.
If you have a second camera, I would recommend buying a second quick release plate so that you can switch cameras with ease.
I mainly photograph flowers, portraits and landscapes, and this ball head paired with my 190XPROB make a great combination.
Great value for money!

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

This is a good product except that it's heavy. I purchased it because I have other Manfrotto heads and it makes it easier to work with a single system. I would recommend it to a friend with a comment about the weight.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

The size for attaching is larger then my old tripods, had to buy a 3/8 treaded tripod to use it, couldn't even find a converter for what I needed. Other than that, I'm very happy with it

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I had seen a pro photographer brag about the ball head on a You Tube video. Adorama offered the best price and I took a chance on it. From the moment I set the QR plate on the my camera I knew I made a very good buy. It does not have all the other knobs (bells and whistles) the more expensive ball heads come with. Who cares, it does what I need it to do...hold my camera firm.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

It is a perfect size for my monopod w/ short legs and for my regular monopod.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

Excellent ballhead that does what is advertised. You can pay a lot more for a ballhead but you don't have to. This one suits me fine.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

Wasn't to sure if I was going to like this head. I have always been a "pan & tilt" guy. But after a few minutes of playing around I really like it. Seems to hold the weight and is study. I may still like the "old school" pan & tilt head, but this new ball contraption is working out!!!

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

This RC2 head is so adjustable and compatible with the 190XPROB tripod, it is amazing! No negative features. I am strictly SLR with medium to long lens. It works for me! You will not be unhappy!

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

This is a great tripod head for any kind of photography. Easy to use and will hold on tight & the quick release works as advertised.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

If you are to the point of buying a tripod, you are probably fairly serious about your photography. Don't try to go cheap. If you buy an inferior tripod and head, you'll only delay a bigger outlay further down the road.
Monfrotto produces high-quality equipment for prosumer-level photogs, and there are plenty of options available that don't break the bank.
The ball head is great--plenty of range of motion while maintaining stability for long exposures. I also added a corded shutter release to ensure there was no camera movement for night shots (i.e. eclipse footage, anyone?). The quick connect is handy as well. Once installed, the camera connects and disconnects quickly and easily (but not TOO easily).
If you are unfamiliar with using a tripod and head, expect to spend some time learning how to use them properly to get the most out of your equipment. The controls are not overly complicated, but they are not necessarily intuitive, either.
Overall, great product with great value.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

It is really easy to use and has a wide range capability.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

Better than I expected - this allows for quick setup and camera angle changes - much better than pan/tilt setups.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

It can be used effectively on a tripod and also allows stability on a Monopod! The quality is super precision.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I never had a ball head before, always bought tilt and pan heads. This being my first, I did find a bit of a learning curve. But not much. Once I figured out how to position it and how to use it, it is a dream. Sometimes though with longer lenses I have to readjust a little as it will drop the long lens just a bit.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I have now used my new ball Head several times. It can be set to hold the camera completely still or set with just enough drag for steady shooting but still pan easily. I'm completely satisfied.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

As far as stability and ease of use go, this ball head is great. I got this with the Manfrotto 190XPROB, but the one complaint I have is that when handling the ball head I accidentally brushed against the threaded top of the head under the plate, which had a metal shard sticking up. I didn't notice until a few minutes later when my fingertip was in pain and I saw a black metal piece buried quite a bit under the skin. It took some tweezers and jaw clenching to get the metal out. Manfrotto should really debur all sharp metal points. This is unacceptable, especially for a semi-pro level ball head.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

great item thanks for adorama camera...

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

What can I tell you besides that it works well. I was very pleased by the quality-- rock solid!

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

My ball head does just what I wanted it to. It meets all of my needs. It may not be strong enough for a professional but for me it is perfect.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I use this ball head on my Bogen-Manfrotto 190XB tripod and it is a great combination. This head provides great support for my Canon XTi and fairly heavy lenses (24-105mm F/4 L canon). This head provides a great range of motion and has the side slots to do portraits orientation setups. This head also provides great stability for my photography. It would be nice if it came with a pouch for storage, but I already had some I could use. This item is really light (to me) and that is good since I do a lot of hiking to photograph waterfalls. I dropped it once from about 4 ft on solid granite and it didn't even hardly leave a mark. This is not a cheaply constructed head. This head is great for long exposures and met my expectations.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

This ball head is very reliable and easy to use.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I purchased the Bogen/Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head in November, 2007, along with the 190XPROB Tripod Legs and the 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head.

I have found this ball head to be a good value. The mechanism is larger than many of its type, and is quite stable and tight when engaged. When disengaged, it flops around effortlessly.

I have used this ball head extensively for scenic, architectural, nature and automotive photography. It adjusts and sets very quickly, and with a camera-mounted level, it is easy to set it level time after time.

My only disappointment is that the tension lever controls the ball and the rotary base simultaneously. This makes panoramic shots difficult; however, I can replace the 486RC2 with my 804RC2 3-Way head to obtain that sort of control. If I had to do it over, I might select the 488RC2 (Manfrotto's 200PL-14) Midi Ball Head, although it is substantially more expensive.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I use the head on a monopod to photograph sporting events involving my child.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

First of all I use this on an older Bogen 3001. I use a Nikon D80 with the Nikon Battery grip. I have tested this ball head for sag with the D80, Battery Grip, SB-600 Speedlight and my 12-24 f/4 (one of my heavier lenses)all attached. There is no sag at all.

I am sure if you used this for studio or comparable work, you might want a larger head with more precise controls but if you are lugging this around in the field or downtown by tripod strap or attached to a backpack as I do, this head is GREAT.

My previous head was a 3 way 3028 and I found that it was awkward to attach the camera to and the levers were always in the way while transporting. This new head is low profile with nothing to dig into your side while carrying and it holds tight!

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I'm an outdoor photographer who does a lot of hiking , climbing and driving. This head is nice and compact, supports all the weight I need it to... and then some, but it is a bit heavy. Although I have issue with it being heavy, I much more appreciate how stable and solid it is. Once this is tightened down it's not going anywhere. It's been great for long exposures and general stabilization. I use the Canon 40D and am going to be getting a longer, heavier lens soon... which is why I bought this head. I wanted to make sure it could hold the weight of a bigger dslr and a bigger lens all the while being very stable.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I originally bought this ballhead as a gift for my son, who is also a serious hobbyist. I liked it so much I bought one of my own. It's relatively small size and modest weight - but serious load capacity - makes it ideal for use with my Canon 1DS Mark III and Sigma F2.8 120-300 lens.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

It is ease to use and very useful

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

This was my first ball head and I bought it for use with a Bogen Monopod. I use it with the Nikon 80-400 VR lens and have been satisfied so far. One point of note though, there is a single clamp which locks both the ball head and panning. Although this is not an issue with the monopod this could well be with a tripod.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I like the single lever. It holds firm and adjusts to almost any angle. It's smooth and simple. It seems to be very durable.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

My first decent ball head. I have no reason to think of getting anything else right now. I shoot a D70 with up to 300mm on this.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

This really helps keep my shaking hands from messing up the perfect shot.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I use it with a D70 and various lenses, and have had no issues. Definitely supports any dslr with regular size lenses, and I prefer it to the 488rc2 because it has only 1 lever controlling movement (much better for quick setup when I'm in unfriendly areas). Worst things I can say about it are that I got a bit of the lubricant from the ball on my hand once and that it makes my tripod legs (slik u212) seem chincy (they're adequate though).

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect - Supports 13.2 lbs:

I used it extensively with the Neotec monopod. I wanted to be able to adjust to any angle instantly without having to reposition the pod. This worked out well with this product.

One feature I would like to have had with it is a finer control for friction of the ball. The knob works great, and isn't hard to find without looking. It would be nice though if it could take a whole turn or 3/4 turn to have free friction on the ball. Still it's not a deal breaker.