RRS bh-55 and the bh-40 ball heads
Use the 55 for my larger tripod and the 40 for my smaller one.
Can't comment on a pan, bit I know I'd never get one as I can use mine as one anyway. Very happy with both heads.
RRS bh-55 and the bh-40 ball heads
Use the 55 for my larger tripod and the 40 for my smaller one.
Can't comment on a pan, bit I know I'd never get one as I can use mine as one anyway. Very happy with both heads.
I have a Manfrotto 190 PRO B Tripod and when I purchased it I bought the 460MG Three Way head which I mostly used for stitched panorama work. Having purchased my first DSLR about 9 months ago I gave in and recently (a few months ago) bought the 488RC4 ball head and switched to that and I'd never go back - the ball head is soooo much faster for adjustments and it has built in levels and degree markings for rotations to still allow me to do the panos.
Manfrotto 322RC2 for me ..
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I got a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod with 322RC2 ball head from wifey last Christmas. After using a mates Manfrotto tripod (with pan/tilt head) and many less well made others, I couldn't get anything that was less quality. Both the tripod and head are a joy to use, though on the heavy side when hiking! One slightly frustrating shortcoming is the lack of pan control with the 322RC2. I knew about this prior and figured for the amount of filming I actually do, I'd take the more ergonomic option.
You can't beat the ease of adjustment using a good ball head (as long as it's rated to handle the weight of your setup). To combine that with the panning base of the 488RC2 would be spot on - you should be very happy with your knew head (though you don't get the fun trigger action).
I use a ballhead for my shorter lenses (12-300mm) and a Manfrotto 393 for my 500mm.
I need a new ballhead as I'm just using an old benro one so far.
Paul
Australian Nature Photography
Nikon D7000
Nikkor 12-24, Nikkor 28-70/2.8, Nikkor 50/1.8, Tamron 60/2, Sigma 100-300/4, Sigma 180/3.5 macro, Nikkor 500/4, 1.4x TC, 1.7x TC
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