04Jan Mini Ball Head with Quick Release 484RC2
A few online stores are now selling a 3/8″ thread mount Mini Ball Head with Quick Release plate styled after the discontinued Manfrotto 484RC2. The 484RC2 is replaced by the 494RC2 which goes for around $60+ dollars.
This 484RC2 inspired Mini Ball Head mounts to a larger 3/8″ thread, but you could easily step it down to fit 1/4″ threads with these little adapters (click here)
Mini Ball Head 484RC2 Style Quick Release 3/8″ Thread
January 4th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
I actually need a ballhead for my monopod. Anybody have the 494 and can comment? Anybody have this one?
January 5th, 2012 at 12:31 am
Looks good. Thinking of pulling the trigger, but i have to justify it to myself
the photographer’s quandary!
January 5th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Hi Emm, I’m actually looking for a cheap ball head for my brand new Konova Slider! I found those on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Quick-Release-Adjust-360-Black-Aluminum-Tripod-Ballhead-1-4-Screw-PK004-/170738276724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c0cb5974#ht_3864wt_1378
Have you ever tried one of them? Would you recommend/not recommend them?
Cheers!
January 5th, 2012 at 8:35 am
@Claude Lee Sadik – I haven’t tried that exact one, but everything looks very close to the larger one in this video. The quick release plate looks almost the same too. http://cheesycam.com/fancier-small-camera-ball-head-mount/
January 5th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
I just noticed the weight rating of this. It’s only 3 kilograms which is about 6.6 pounds. My 5D with battery grip and flash would be about that or a bit over. The 494 looks to be an 8 pound max load so would work better for me.
January 7th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Ordered 2. Thanks Emm!