Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Perfect for my needs. Sturdy head - Does all the basics that I needs (great construction)

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

I've had a pistol grip for years.....needed something a little bigger for a 1000mm.....
Strong enough but not real big.......

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

[...]bought two , one to replace the head from my old Bogen 3001 I have had for a great many years. The other for the Flashpoint 1228 I just bought. One of the tilt lever stick and is jumpy, I added WD 40 and that helped but when I get time will dismantle it and work it over to smooth it out. The quick release works fine but you need to make sure it is mounted before letting go of your camera.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Good quality product for the price.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

i think the design of the locking head could be easier to use.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

I needed a high-quality head for my DSLR and heavy lens, but I wanted a cost-effective solution. This is an outstanding head! The controls are positive, smooth, precise, and they do their job solidly. Not only that, they just feel good to operate. The quality of this head far exceeded my expectations, especially at its very modest cost.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Great product, It attaches securely to a Manfrotto 55Xpro with the Manfrotto system. For a tall person it is great with the 55XPRO (I don't have to stoop anymore) The gears work great and easily and is easy to adjust.. Love it

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

This is a good 3-way head for tripods. It's easy to use, seems to clamp well enough, and is built solidly. It may have been nice to get a ball head for the sake of compactness, but the 3-way is nice to have if you don't mind transporting your tripod with this thing on the end of it.

I'd be careful in disengaging the quick release, as it does release quick. If you don't have a hold of your camera, it will flop right off. No fault in the design, but something to be aware of and pay attention to.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

The handles get in way when hicking.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

This is a fantastic robust head. I would not change it for a ball head because it allows me to set the three axis separately, which is great for panning and panoramic work. It holds my camera very secure and is safe for the lens. I also like that it has a scale grid. It does not have a spirit level however, but I anyway attach one to the hot shoe.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

I've used the 804 for about a month now and really like it. It has some significant improvements over the 3030 head, which I still use on a different tripod. This head is much lighter, the handles are more ergonomic, and the release plate cradle is a better design. The tilt scale faces the photographer and there's a bubble level. The clamp lock now has an automatic safety that releases easily with the thumb while moving the main lever with the forefinger. However, the user guide instructs you to apply additional pressure to move the lever to a position nearly touching the cradle. If you do this, the plate will be very secure but you'll need a mallet to release it. I've found that it's only necessary to apply a slight pressure to move the lever just beyond the snap lock position. This is completely adequate.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

I use this and a Manfrotto ball head. This I tend to use more with heavier long lenses or where I want more stability.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Good for D200 with upto a 300mm f4 but I wouldn't try anything larger.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Just what I needed for our prom business. Great tripod for the money.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

i got this one to replace one that was years old and unsteady. It is an excellent product and serves me well.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Great for macro photography, night fotos...

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Great head! It's a little bulky for traveling but has great control.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Quality hardware; stable; supports D80, 70-200 2.8 and TC very well. A slight bit heavy.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

A nice multi-axis head. Attaches to the tripod with Manfrotto's locking system - secure and solid. Knobs are rubber covered - nice feel to them. Pregreased so watch your clothes when you first put it together (2 of the knobs ship in plastic holding bracket). The grease can get on your fingers real easy. Save the plastic bracket to put the adjustment knobs in when you stow the tripod with the head on it. Otherwise the knobs stick out every which way and may not fit some cases.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

I was looking for a lightweight head with full panning that I could use for still and video and pack in my suitcase with my 190CXpro4 tripod (11 lbs limit) for light travel. This is perfect and very reasonably priced. I have had no issues with it so far and actually like the layout and function of the knobs. Great all-purpose light to medium duty head.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Have been using this pan/tilt head for several months now and overall find it to be a great device. However, there are times that getting that precise control eludes this head. The tilt control is very sticky and therefore makes fine tuning the position sometimes very difficult. The pan function is smooth and allows 360 degree operation. When tilting I have also noticed that there is some sag unless I really crank down on the lock.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

I like everything about this head - it moves well, gives me control over all three dimensions, and does exactly what I wanted. Except that I can not tilt as far back as I'd like - trying to take a shot of the moon, I had to shorten the back legs on my tripod to be able to point high enough. From this one perspective, my ball head is better.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

For the price you can't beat this product. It holds my Canon 1Ds Mark II and a 70-200 L series lens with no trouble. I also have the pistol grip but it can't handle the weight.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

THIS PRODUCT IS A PLEASURE TO USE - YOUR HANDS TAKE NATURALLY TO IT - HAS PROVEN SOLID IN LONG EXPOSURES (SKYLINES) AND IN THE STUDIO - ITS SMALL SIZE MAKES STRAP CARRY EASY

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

I use this product for long exposure as well as portrait work. Excellent Purchase

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

When using with my Canon 5D and 80-200 lens, the mount is too close to the grip. The camera must be in vertical position just to mount the lens into the head. I know my hand is going to hurt after I rotate too much too fast. I can't fit a finger between them. I wish I had known this.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Bought this head in conjunction with the Bogen/Manfrotto 055X ProB tripod. Great combination. Very stable. Holds camera, battery pack and flash with no movement. Adjustments are exact and the leveling bubbles are really helpful. Get this one for medium duty work and you won't be disappointed.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Easy to handle,and adjust. Works fine with my D200 camera.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Great product and perfect fit for my Bogen 3036 tripod. Nice combination.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

This is a very solid and stable head - a perfect match for my Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod. The large ergonomic controls are easy to adjust without fumbling for them. The built in level (along with the level on my 190XPROB) makes it easy to get perfect 360 degree panoramic sequences for stitching together in software. The 2-stage latch on the quick-release protects your equipment from accidental release. The quick release plate itself is made of metal (yes, I've had plastic ones break on me). This is a very nice head and I would recommend it to all landscape/nature and portrait photographers.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Nice head. works smoothly. Only thing I would change is the quick connect plate ( it is different than the ones on the heavier models.) as I also use a Bogen Monopod ( It uses the heavier octogon plate

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

This Bogen-Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release is my is my livesaver.

It is designed to go with a Bogen-Manfrotto tripod, but will work with over brands. I use it with a 3021BPRO Bogen-Manfrotto tripod. It is good any photography.

It has a built in spirit level, quick release plate system, it is a bit heavy, and big. It is about 5 inches tall. If has no bag, but you should already have an equipment bag. It comes with easy to read instructions.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

Being 6'4" I needed a tripod/head combo that easily reach that high. I'm glad I got the 804RC2 + the manfrotto 190 CL, it sure is nice to shoot without back pain. A definate recommendation for tall photographers.

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

It is alright , I purchased a professional Bogen tripod and head[...], I will keep it and use it for back-up

Comments about Bogen Imaging Bogen - Manfrotto 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.8 lbs:

I use it for my portrait work. It has great range and holds its position very well. Bogen users can rely on the quality to be par (in a good way).