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Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 484RC2 | 
 enlarge | Brand: Manfrotto
Category: Photography
List Price: $78.00
Buy New: $64.90
You Save: $13.10 (17%)
New (11) Used (1) from $59.90
Rating:  3 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 5 x 5 x 5
MPN: 494RC2
Model: 494RC2
UPC: 719821311201
EAN: 0719821311201
ASIN: B002WN211Y
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Supports up to 8 pounds. | | • | Repositionable locking lever for most comfortable use. | | • | New ergonomic design. | | • | New friction control for better control. | | • | Quick release system features a new style secondary lock. |
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Product Description
Small, light, with quick release - perfect for amateurs point and shoot activities
Manfrotto 494RC2 Replaces:
484RC2
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| Customer Reviews:
Manfrotto ROCKS May 6, 2010
Klaus P. Mack (Severna Park, MD USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
After buying my first pieces of Manfrotto I have to say:
I had so many different (not Manfrotto) Tripods in my life and always thought I save money, because Manfrotto is a bit pricey. No doubt about that. But when I add all up I spent way more money by not buying Manfrotto in the first place. TOP quality! OMG what did I miss in the past 15 years! It's sturdy, it is well designed, it is really thought through - and here's an engineer talking.
Save money by buying good quality.
quick release ball head February 22, 2010
Janole
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Beautifully made, sturdy ball head, love the variable friction, allows measured movement with out fussing with the head, quick release does take some getting use to, but is more than sturdy. Thread size is 3/8" so if mounting to 1/4 tripod, buy adapter
Amazing Quality, Very Sturdy, Worth Every penny! February 2, 2010
C. Maldonado
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is my first "Expensive" tripod/monopod setup. I own the Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod and the Manfrotto 680B Monopod. I use this ball head on both and it is very flexible in terms of the wide array of angles/movements you can have when using this ball head. At first it is a little weird and takes some getting used to. In the first few minutes I felt like tossing it in the box and returning it, but I gave it a few hours and went out experimenting with it. Its a beauty!
The addition of the friction knob, even though I have not owned the previous version, is a great feature and just adds to the joy of using this ball head. It creates friction on the ball head so that your camera doesn't just fall sideways or forward if you release your grip on it, it might slowly move, but not like a free fall. My setup weighs in at 3 lbs and is the reason I didn't get the 496. I don't see myself owning a 70-200 VR II anytime soon so I don't mind the 8 lbs limit this ball head has.
One feature that stood out and is great is the ability to reset the way the locking knob sits. If the position where the knob sits where it holds your equipment completely steady is uncomfortable you can pull the knob out a little and place it in a more comfortable position. It is a cover over a locking nut, you simply lift the cover and place it in a more comfortable position and it does not come off, It seems to be spring loaded to it pulls back onto the locking nut when you release it.
The double quick release lock is great. It keeps the locking arm open when your camera is not on it so that when you do put your camera snaps right in. Its also gives you the "safety" feeling that your camera wont just fly off if you accidentally pull the locking arm with your finger or sleeve.
The quick release plate has a rubber pad on top to make sure you camera and quick release plate are nice and tight, preventing any accidental loosening from movement.
I hope I've helped answer some questions, feel free to comment and I can take more pictures or answer any questions you might have.
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