2009-10-09T21:00:00
Great tripod head. Holds my 4x5 with no problem.
KIEL J.
2009-09-13T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Little heavy but is rock solid
I use it to hold Rebel Xsi + Grip and Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS or Canon 100mm f/2.8. I do not use tripod collars so all of the weight is on the battery grip. Nevertheless this ball head holds it all and does not creep at all. It is a little heavy but I don't have to worry about it not being strong enough to hold my setup. I use it on a Slik carbon fiber 613--which looks a little odd because the Slik is thin, but no matter, it works just fine.
RICARDO L.
2009-07-07T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Ballhead
Although I've never used the more expensive ballheads this ballhead has been excellent and has given me a reason to use my tripod again. Deffinately worthwhile to someone not looking to drop a large amount of cash on a tripod.
MATTHEW M.
2009-05-12T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Very Nice
Love this ball head. It's quite a bit bigger than the pics lead you to believe. For the money this one can't be beat.
MICHAEL R.
2009-05-12T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Hold camera steady and very smooth
Great peice of equipment, very smooth and steady. It is a little heavy but is worth it to keep camera steady
RICKEY G.
2008-03-07T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Don't know how I got by withoutt it!
You can spend more money for a plastic spring loaded 'quick action' grip but I would rather save the money, have more reliability and rigidity and the large hex shaped metal quick release plate!!!
Gregory S.
2007-10-07T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
very stable, smooth operation
I have a Slik tripod with a 1/4" in mounting screw. The Bogen has a 3/8", which is good, but I still had to get an adaptor for my tripod. Check your tripod mount to make sure it'll work when your ballhead arrives.
Ron
2007-08-19T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Should have bought this years ago!
Wonderful piece of equipment! Any new item takes a little learning like how much to tighten the knob and lever! It sure beats having to adjust two 9” long awkward handles plus a third little lever to pan.
The only problem with the Manfrotto Midi Ball Head is (was) the quick release 3049-camera plate extended just enough over the battery compartment door of my Canon Rebel XTi that the door could not be opened to change the battery with out removal/reinstallation of the quick release plate. I simply used a file on that side of the hexagon release plate and removed about 3/32 of an inch of material to provide clearance for the door.
tedret
2007-02-11T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
great ball head good bang for the buck
digital dslr, rb67 and 4x5 monorail all mounted on this head works great. It is fast smooth and was at a great price. I love the QR plate
Michael
