ballhead with quick release

[olnavi]

hey guys, i'm currently looking for a good ballhead with a quick release function. (currently looking at the Bogen 484RC2)

does anyone have any recommendations? any info would be greatly appreciated. i'm trying to keep my price range under US$50 :P

[John_T]

I have two, a Manfrotto (Bogen) 484RC2, small and light on a Manfrotto 676B monopod, and a Manfrotto 322RC2 on a Manfrotto 190CLB tripod. I like them both very much. They both take the same quick release plate and that is pretty important.

Good stuff.

[Edgar in ATL]

I have the Bogen 724B tripod with the 3299 Quick Release Plate package (paid B&H $136.00 for all including shipping). It works great.

[olnavi]

would you guys say that a ballhead w/QR is worth the money then?

[Edgar in ATL]

This is my first ball head. I love it. I consider it money well spent.

[John_T]

Definitely worth the money, but check a few out before deciding which one suits you. Particularly useful is a ballhead with separate pan lock, but these usually cost more. If you check out a few cheap ones, you will see why it is worth paying more for a good one. Smoothness is one point and a good racheted locking lever is another one.

[olnavi]

thanks for the advice, guys. i think i'm leaning more towards the 484RC2 and i'll probably order one in the next few days unless something else happens to catch my eye.