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Oct 05, 2015 14:13 |  #1

I have a Manfrotto "Be Free" carbon fiber tripod which came with a simple ball head (1 screw controls friction in all planes) with RC2 quick release. Have since acquired a 324RC2 joystick style head, so am interested in selling the original ball head. Would like to know the model number (for description purposes) but can't find that model on the Manfrotto web pages. Maybe it doesn't have an independent model number?

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Oct 05, 2015 15:11 |  #2

Keep the ball head. You'll be glad you did someday down the road.


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Oct 06, 2015 23:36 |  #3

Is it this?
496RC2 Ball Head

Or this any help?
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Oct 08, 2015 17:58 |  #4

It is much harder to identify without a pic. Since we are guessing I am going to guess 308RC.


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Oct 08, 2015 18:47 |  #5

rgfrison wrote in post #17738096 (external link)
It is much harder to identify without a pic. Since we are guessing I am going to guess 308RC.

I believe this is the head. I am not sure, but it looks like it may be a new head which is unique to the Manfroto "BeFree" tripod only:

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ee-aluminum-travel-tripod (external link)

The ball head itself is a mini type with a single wing knob controlling tension and panning. The quick-release platform comes with a 200PL-14 non-skid plate with a 1/4”-20 camera screw that is available separately for multiple camera use, but is not Arca compatible. The Befree's yoke has a 3/8"-16 mounting screw, so while the head is replaceable with a beefier model, bear in mind that the legs will not fold as flat as they do with the standard head, nor will they fit in the case.


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