Tripod ball head recommendations

muscle750 · 27-03-2008, 22:47

Having got a 15 ton Manfrotto with a 3 way head that weighs more more than my car, ive bought on fleabay a Velbon CF 640 tripod anyone recommend a head for it Gonna be holding a D300 and grip. Dont really want another 3 way thought about going Ball head for my trips out and about and using the 3 way at home.

Chris H · 27-03-2008, 23:05

Manfrotto 222 ball head.

or one of these

Grip Action (Trigger Grip) Ballhead w/ Quick Release on eBay, also, Other Tripod, Monopod Items, Tripods, Monopods, Cameras Photo (end time 01-Apr-08 05:30:56 BST)

I have one from them and it's a very good " alternative model "

It even takes Manfrotto plates so must be similar LOL

It carries my 40D and I did put my Tamron 70 - 300 on it before I sold the lens

**Dabhand16** · 28-03-2008, 01:30

I was looking at the Manfrotto grip type ball heads, but eventually decided against them and bought a 486RC2. It is rated at 6kgs and fits on my Velbon CF tripod a treat. Well pleased with it.

muscle750 · 28-03-2008, 06:41

who makes it?

VinnyP · 28-03-2008, 07:20

I think the FLM are good value and relatively lightweight.

**Markulous** · 28-03-2008, 07:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris H

or one of these

Grip Action (Trigger Grip) Ballhead w/ Quick Release on eBay, also, Other Tripod, Monopod Items, Tripods, Monopods, Cameras Photo (end time 01-Apr-08 05:30:56 BST)

I have one from them and it's a very good " alternative model "

It even takes Manfrotto plates so must be similar LOL

It carries my 40D and I did put my Tamron 70 - 300 on it before I sold the lens

Looks like the same as I've got! In which case it's a no-name joystick ballhead. Use it, very successfully, for wide angle landscapes and macro

Chris H · 28-03-2008, 08:21

Markulous

Dead right, I think it was made in the Great China Rippof factory. I reckon it's been made off a mold taken from the genuine item.

Apparently Manfrotto actually got one back for repair, they must have found it quite amusing NOOOOOOOOTTTTT.

Worth every YEN and does a perfect job.

slipstream · 28-03-2008, 09:09

I can recommend the Manf 486RC2

**Dabhand16** · 28-03-2008, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by muscle750

who makes it?

Manfrotto

emmettleffel · 28-03-2008, 19:41

I use one of these for which I paid approx £30 off ebay.

http://www.giottos.com/Products/Ball-heads/ES1_L.jpg

It's a beauty, a Giottos MH-1000 with MH-200 reversable tripod screw for both common sizes of screw

27-03-2008, 22:47	#1 (permalink)
muscle750 Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: outskirts cheltenham Posts: 353	Tripod ball head recommendations Having got a 15 ton Manfrotto with a 3 way head that weighs more more than my car, ive bought on fleabay a Velbon CF 640 tripod anyone recommend a head for it Gonna be holding a D300 and grip. Dont really want another 3 way thought about going Ball head for my trips out and about and using the 3 way at home.

27-03-2008, 23:05	#2 (permalink)
Chris H Been here a while Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 344	Re: Tripod ball head recommendations Manfrotto 222 ball head. or one of these Grip Action (Trigger Grip) Ballhead w/ Quick Release on eBay, also, Other Tripod, Monopod Items, Tripods, Monopods, Cameras Photo (end time 01-Apr-08 05:30:56 BST) I have one from them and it's a very good " alternative model " It even takes Manfrotto plates so must be similar LOL It carries my 40D and I did put my Tamron 70 - 300 on it before I sold the lens

28-03-2008, 01:30	#3 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,759	Re: Tripod ball head recommendations I was looking at the Manfrotto grip type ball heads, but eventually decided against them and bought a 486RC2. It is rated at 6kgs and fits on my Velbon CF tripod a treat. Well pleased with it.

28-03-2008, 06:41	#4 (permalink)
muscle750 Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: outskirts cheltenham Posts: 353	Re: Tripod ball head recommendations who makes it?

28-03-2008, 07:20	#5 (permalink)
VinnyP Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surbiton Surrey Posts: 599	Re: Tripod ball head recommendations I think the FLM are good value and relatively lightweight.

28-03-2008, 08:21	#7 (permalink)
Chris H Been here a while Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 344	Re: Tripod ball head recommendations Markulous Dead right, I think it was made in the Great China Rippof factory. I reckon it's been made off a mold taken from the genuine item. Apparently Manfrotto actually got one back for repair, they must have found it quite amusing NOOOOOOOOTTTTT. Worth every YEN and does a perfect job.

28-03-2008, 09:09	#8 (permalink)
slipstream Quite Chatty Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 65	Re: Tripod ball head recommendations I can recommend the Manf 486RC2

28-03-2008, 19:41	#10 (permalink)
emmettleffel Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Banbury,Oxon Posts: 770	Re: Tripod ball head recommendations I use one of these for which I paid approx £30 off ebay. http://www.giottos.com/Products/Ball-heads/ES1_L.jpg It's a beauty, a Giottos MH-1000 with MH-200 reversable tripod screw for both common sizes of screw

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