Is 5DII + 100-400mm too heavy for Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip Ballhead on a 055CXPRO4?

[AliinDXB]

I've been hearing different opinions. Some people are happy with their 322RC2 ballhead with heavy camera and lense, some don't recomment it. Those who have 322RC2, could you share your experience?

[AliinDXB]

Hi everyone....any luck with this one? I'm about to buy a ballhead and need some help here. Thanks.

[Jon]

It's sturdy enough, BUT. My gripe with the 322RC2 is that it's just generally a real pain to use if you do a lot of camera adjustments - you need to practice daily with grip strengtheners if you want to use it very much on moving targets.

[SkipD]

My personal opinion of all of the grip-type tripod heads is that I will never buy one. I have tried several - some borrowed and some in the stores. NONE of them work well for me. I stick with conventional ball heads, a fluid head (2 axis), and a geared head for all of my work. If I were to get a really long heavy lens and needed to be able to follow action from a tripod, I would probably go for a Wimberly style head.

[AliinDXB]

That's the first time I see Wimberley Head. It seems quite easy to move and the from the picture below, I believe it can handle heavy lenses as well. The only negative point seems to be lack of handle bars to pan the camera IMO.

[Jon]

Trust me - you don't need 'em. I have the similar Jobu Black Widow Heavy Duty (http://www.adorama.com/JDBWGHD2.html) for my 300 2.8; the camera has plenty of grip room and using separate control bars you'd need to have a remote release secured somewhere (as well as you generally need to be panning with your eye to the viewfinder).