|
Manfrotto 804RC2 Basic Pan Tilt Head with Quick Release Plate 200PL-14 - Replaces 3047 (Black) |  | Brand: Manfrotto
Category: Photography
Buy New: $69.99
as of 9/9/2010 06:18 PDT details
New (13) Used (2) from $60.00
Seller: FHV-Best Products
Rating:  11 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 8.8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.7 x 4.3
MPN: 804RC2
Model: 804RC2
UPC: 719821263937
EAN: 0719821263937
ASIN: B000FJ4XP4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Tell A Friend
Add to Wishlist
| |
| Features:
| • | Constructed from ultra-durable and lightweight technical polymer to withstand the use of the professional photographer. | | • | Unique spring feature compensate for heavier, off-center loads. | | • | Ergonomic handles fit comfortably in the hands. | | • | Built in quick release system. | | • | Supports up to 8.82 lbs. |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
3-way photo head constructed of ultra-durable and lightweight technical polymer, the 804RC2 easily withstands the daily rigors of the professional photographer. A unique spring feature has been added to the 804RC2 to assist in the tilt motion of the head to compensate for heavier, off-center loads. Ergonomic and newly designed handles fit comfortably in the hands, while the standard quick release plate fits snugly in the low-profile receiver.
Replaces item # 3047
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 11
 jerky June 2, 2010
J. Myslinski
I expected a smoother operation from a pan-tilt head like this. However, the quick release worked fairly well with the exception of when the lock-open was triggered it made getting the plate back in less intuitive. I do like the manfrotto quick-release system a little better than gitzo because it allows tightening of the plate with one simple operation, rather than screwing in a pressure plate. For now i'll be using the gitzo ball-head because it's a better fit for me (i.e., smoother operation, smaller and more portable).
 Can you expect much more in this price range? February 6, 2010
SMXSteve (Seattle)
I prefer a pan tilt like this having a setting for each direction than using something like a ball head. While it is a bit sticky to adjust I don't find it horribly difficult to use. I rated it 4 stars vs 5 due to the "sticky" adjustment but I think in this price range it is a pretty good head. I have a Nikon D300s and with the 18-200 lens I have no problem making adjustments. I think if you want really fine adjustments you would want something that adjusted on a screw axis.
Quick release, horizontal, vertical and swivel adjustment. Pretty much a head most of us will ever need.
 First 3-Section Head January 30, 2010
Eric D. Wheeler (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this three-way head to couple my Manfrotto 190MF4. Although I have never used a high-quality tripod and head, I can tell that this head is of high-value and definitely worth the money. It is durable, easy to use, comfortable on the hands, and precise. The quick-release plate is a nice feature and make for fast set-up. One thing I made sure of was that it had a spirit level, which is especially necessary when shooting landscape or panoramic shots. Although it does move rather fluidly, there is a slight hitch when initiating the movement so I would not recommend this head for video work. Also, I plan on taking this on backpacking trips and the head is rather bulky even with the handles taken off, so I will probably want to get a simpler ball head for that purpose (my 190MF4 tripod is perfect for hiking/traveling by the way).
Good tripod head January 21, 2010
LG (Boston, MA USA)
It's a solid tripod head for the price. Anyone expecting to get the performance of a ball head or of a $200+ head, should not buy this product. I found it easy to move around and to setup.
 A junker - no bearings July 1, 2009
Ronsen (Potomac, MD United States)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Don't buy this Man 804RC2 unless you try it first with your gear to be sure it does what you want (i.e., don't buy on name or photo alone). All the bearings are dry plastic-on-plastic. I needed this to hold my high optical-powered gear steady and to get there smoothly and easily. Instead, every movement is jerk, jerk, jerk -- oversteer, jerk, jerk, -- understeer, -- jerk, jerk ...same. Almost better to handhold your gear and rest it on a tree. I finally resorted to spraying WD-40 in the joints and it actually improved things a bit. Total waste of money and time. I can't imagine what use they had in mind or what customer would find this acceptable. It's just a complicated-looking toy pan and tilt head.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 11
|
|
|
| Contact Us
All trademarks and copyrights owned by their respective owners and are used for illustration only
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME. Powered by Associate-O-Matic
| |
![AmazonBasics Quilted Case for Small Electronics Including Cameras, Mobile Phones, GPS Units (Black) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B002VPE1YS.01._AA75_PU_PU-5_.jpg)
