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27 Reviews
Great but not as great as the reputation;
Everybody uses these. I can't look at a picture of a tactical spotting scope or HOG saddle that is not sitting on a Manfrotto ball head of some kind. I figured these things have to be amazing given their popularity and cost. This unit arrived and it is very clearly tough and thought out reasonably well. However, it is not nearly as smooth as the slick ball head it replaced and it is heavier. I do thing it is more robust however. The offset QD mounting bracket is a mystery to me as I cannot figure out why they did it. I know there's a good reason but at this point, all it does is throw the weight off center and make adjustments less predictable. Additionally, I do not get a solid locked in feel when the QD lever is fully engaged. I know it is locked in but it just doesn't have the fully set sensation when the lever is thrown. All that being said, based on its popularity and the fact that so many of the weapon mounts and tripod systems in my industry are designed to work with it, I will keep it and purchase more. But only for that reason. If I had control of my industry, I would have everyone in my industry switch to Slik ball heads.... MaybeRead full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: timbo762
Never deal with knobs again...
This is a very adaptable head, which took me years to find. Always working on a tripod, usually with the camera level for Architectural work, I was constantly adjusting knobs, at least one if not both for EVERY SHOT. This solved it, and it fits on all my tripods. Love this product so much I bought a second one for my backup.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: adorama-trade
Excellent build quality. And ability to hold heavy equipment with ease.
Bought the product because its wery easy and quick to change my composition with the "pistol" grip on the 322rc2.
The quality is excellent, built with magnesium and plastic alloy. And it holds my camera securely in place.
With no concern that it will give inn or collapse, even with my bigger lenses and flash commander on the camera.
It also has minimal "give" after composing at longer focal-lengths. So it seems to deal with weight wery well.
It also has the option to tighten the grip on the ball head for higher loads.
And the quick release plate has a safety pin on it. So an accidental release of the plate is highly unlikely.
The entire ball head and grip is rather large, but its heigt isn't that tall. It alot smaller in height than other traditional pistolgrip ball heads.
The quality overall seems to indicate that i will have this product for many years to come.
I highly recomend this product for its easy and quick way to change compositions. And for its excellent build quality.Read full review...
Amazing
Very happy about this item. Finally I have full control for my camera on tripod. I have other ball heads, but this is much quicker and easy to set up. Good product. Highly recommend
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: nationalcameraexch
Easy grip and compose and let go to lock.
It's one handed operation gives me the ease of shooting freehand with the stability of a camera stand or tripod and with the quick release I can go freehand when I want.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: yashinondx
Great deal
I’m very happy in factory box with manual and wrench in plastic bag. It’s looks brand new
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: dxinc
Manfrotto grip action ball head coments
I highly recomend this tripod head.
We are a school photography company and have 7 full set ups with this systeme in place for each.
It is quick, solid, efficiant and very professional. If we didn't have this tripod head with us, I would rather cancel a gig than go back to shooting with knobs.
I'm Just kidding of course but it is a very important tool.
Regards
Addedtouchphoto, Rockland, OntarioRead full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: dealsnap
322RC2, simply the best.
This is the most versatile easy to use grip action ball head on the market. Solidly built of highest quality materials. I wouldn't settle for less than Manfrotto. Especially useful for weddings, senior pictures and glamor photography.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: KU_PmMmgQ7e@Del...
What a ball.......head.
Just what I needed.....again. This is my 3rd. I still use them all, just needed another to keep my work flow moving.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: focuscamera
A top quality tripod head.
The only reason for 4 stars and not 5 is the weight. Some people I'm sure will like the added weight.
I have 2 of these, which I'm sure will pretty much last forever.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: deerslayer8153