what tripod head for my new manfrotto....

I have Manfrotto BO055MF3 legs & recently got the 322RC2 head pictured above by Mitch. I love this thing. I don't know if it's been mentioned but the quick release can also be mounted on the end of the grip as well as several other different ways. I think this was an extremely well designed & built head. I was also surprised to see that it sells for only around $100.

I have to join the 488RC2 group at this is what I bought with a 055ProB on Friday. Seen here with my 30D attached

Nope, I shoot birds and being able to pull the trigger from the handle would be a godsend, since my right hand needs to be twisting the focus knobs on the scope.

Well, until someone develops AF for the Orion.

SkipD wrote in post #2497688
There are three differences which make the 486RC2 better on a monopod - the 486RC2 has less weight, is a smaller physical size, and there is no need for the pan lock feature on a monopod.

However, on a tripod, all of the advantages of the 488RC2 are beneficial. Those are the separate pan lock and the bigger ball that has the ability to hold heavier camera/lens rigs steady without creep.

I chose the 488RC0 for my monopod as well, due to the fact that the bigger 1D series with a L series tele-zoom routinely goes over 7 pounds. Too much weight for the mini-balls to keep stable. I think anything over 4 pounds is a lot to ask of the mini ball heads. JMO.

canonloader wrote in post #2502584
Nope, I shoot birds and being able to pull the trigger from the handle would be a godsend, since my right hand needs to be twisting the focus knobs on the scope.

Well, until someone develops AF for the Orion.

Then it's something you will really enjoy! it's perfectly placed, just check out where the thread hole is to see if it falls where you need it to.

Do you happen to have a link to it, cause I don't recall ever seeing it?

i think im going to pick up the 804rc2 pan head and use the gitzo/amvona knock off ball head on my monopod.

canonloader wrote in post #2504549
Do you happen to have a link to it, cause I don't recall ever seeing it?

assuming you have the same model as I do, it's called the 322RC2 , the RC stands for remote control, while there is no mention of it on the manfrotto website, I am sure that your local proshop can assist you with the ordering, it's in the paper catalog but for some reason, not on the website.... which is the worst website I ever saw.

Whe you order, you have to specify which model camera you have.

gilp wrote in post #2510854
assuming you have the same model as I do, it's called the 322RC2 , the RC stands for remote control, while there is no mention of it on the manfrotto website, I am sure that your local proshop can assist you with the ordering, it's in the paper catalog but for some reason, not on the website.... which is the worst website I ever saw.

Whe you order, you have to specify which model camera you have.

Actually RC doesn't mean "Remote Control". Maybe "Release Clamp" - it's on all the quick-release-equipped heads.

Jon wrote in post #2512483
Actually RC doesn't mean "Remote Control". Maybe "Release Clamp" - it's on all the quick-release-equipped heads.

oops, that never even occured to me! my apologies.....however in this case, the RC can also mean remote control!!!

I am heading to the studio this morning and I have the Manfrotto/avenger catalogues so I will post the actual model number for the remote, I know which model I have but since we don't have the same camera body, they may not be compatible.

Remote's the 322RS.

Yes, and there are two models, one for the EOS1 line ( USFw46 ) and one for the 20/30/300 D's (522SCA), obviously, it's worth to check on this before ordering.

gilp wrote in post #2512970
Yes, and there are two models, one for the EOS1 line ( USFw46 ) and one for the 20/30/300 D's (522SCA), obviously, it's worth to check on this before ordering.

Nope - the D30, D60, 10D, 20D, 30D and 5D take the same cable as the 1D series. It's only the Digital Rebels that take the sub-mini phone plug. And the cable's a separate item (at least at B&H).

Jon wrote in post #2513022
Nope - the D30, D60, 10D, 20D, 30D and 5D take the same cable as the 1D series. It's only the Digital Rebels that take the sub-mini phone plug. And the cable's a separate item (at least at B&H).

Really? judging by the list in the catalogue, there have seperate models for a bunch of canon models...but I would trust the reseller rather than my catalogue as it dates from 2005

Thanks guys. I do remember seeing that remote now, and have it bookmarked.