Stable and good enough for SLR systems

Stable and good enough for SLR systems

Manfrotto 498RC2 Midi Ball Head (610g, load capacity up to 8 kg, panoramic blocking) incl. 200PL quick release plate (Electronics)
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Customer Review

After several short tests of different tripod heads with friction control and pan washer I am now stuck with the Manfrotto 498RC2.
This is due to the very good photo results, the quality of workmanship and from the existing quick-release plate system with the known 200PL with my Einbeiner.

My rating of the ball head after testing with Canon EOS40D / EOS600D and 17-55 / 2.8 IS USM and Canon EF 70-200 / 4 L IS USM + Stativschelle:
(Canon EOS40D / EOS600D with 70-200 / 4L IS USM + Stativschelle approximately 2000g / 1700g)

++ Workmanship
++ Stability (also depends on the used housing / lens combination from)
+ Panoramic window
+ Friction
+ Parking Spanner well shaped and stable
o heavier ball rolling at minmaler friction (eg at Cullmann Magnesite significantly lighter) can also be better for heavier cameras (eg pleasant at EOS 40D)
o great height of the head (12.5 cm), characterized, however, higher working height

Conclusion: can make a very good piece of technology, the very good service. The ball head is definitely worth a recommendation for medium SLR systems with more than 2.0kg weight.

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