Anyone have a Manfrotto Pro Ball Head Rapid Connect 468RC4?

there's one Chinese company that is recently gaining popularity with their ballheads. it's said to even match or exceed the arca swiss ballhead at a more affordable price....

it's a bit slow on their website http://www.kangrinpoch​e.com but there are some pics at http://forums.clubsnap​.org …60&highlight=ka​ngrinpoche

Moses, I have the 490RC4. It is a big head, extremely substantial, and an excellent value for the money. I *love* the fact that it has friction control, which is *the* reason I bought it. I really wish that I had been able to get it with an RC2 plate system - the RC4 is very big, and over-sized for my needs (20D + 400mm L or 100-400 L).

But I love it. I can recommend it easily, but still wish it came with RC2.

You may wish to peruse the offerings on the Bogen Imaging web site:

http://www.bogenimagin​g.us/

As for the quick-connect plate, I've not seen the RC-4, but I have both RC-2 and RC-0 plates on my various tripods. The RC-0 is the larger hexagon-shaped plate like on your 3047, while the RC-2 is a smaller rectangular plate. I believe that the 2 is a bit lighter but can mount only one way. On the other hand, the 0's hex shape allows more mounting positions FWIW. Don't know a thing about the 4, but it also looks very sturdy.

I believe that the 468 & 490 heads are pretty good - I have an old predecessor to the 468 and it's a very sturdy old thing. Not nearly as nice as the newer heads (no teflon, odd release levers, etc.), but it will hold a good deal of weight. The 488 is probably a better match capacity-wise with the 3021 legs, but there's no law that says you can't have the better head on those legs.

I can recommend the 490, too. I have it and use it with no problems.

here is the ballhead you want.
http://www.markinsamer​ica.com/MA5/M10-L.php

Just got the 468 rc2 and its really impressive. love the hydralic tensioner and the ease of use.

Yeah, no doubt about it. For the $100 bucks or so it cost me, the 488RC2 ballhead absolutely rocks!!

The new model is $119 and bad azz...

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …98RC2_Midi_Ball​_Head.html

If you get a tripod and head, you can save $50 with current rebate offer.

woehlerking wrote in post #10064899
Just got the 468 rc2 and its really impressive. love the hydralic tensioner and the ease of use.

Dear god man. You just pulled up a 6 year old thread?

And to make it worse, I replied to it...

Ha ha...

The 468's still in production, so thread revival's not a problem. However you replied about a totally different line with the 488/498. :{)#