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Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Manfrotto
Category: Photography
Buy New: See price in cart
Rating:  84 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 11
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6 x 4 x 4
Warranty: 2-Year Warranty + Additional 3-Years after Registering Online or by Mail
MPN: 322RC2
Model: 322RC2
UPC: 719821236429
EAN: 0719821236429
ASIN: B000184N22
Release Date: April 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Unblock, move, position and lock your camera with one hand in one position | | • | Revolutionary grip handle design with ball lock lever | | • | Friction control wheel regulates power of the blocking mechanism to match the weight of your camera and lens | | • | Built-in bubble spirit level and quick release camera plate | | • | Load capacity of 11 pounds; 5.5 pound capacity when in the vertical position |
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| Accessories:
| • | Manfrotto BOGEN 3157N Quick Release Connect Plate RC2 | | • | Bogen - Manfrotto Rapid Connect Mounting Plate 3/8" replaces 3157A and 3266A QR Plates. For 3030, 3130, 3130G, 3160, 3229, 3265, 3265G, 3262QR, 3299, 2916QR, 3435QR, 3407, 3413QR, 3437 and 3405 Tripod (Spare) | | • | Manfrotto 322RS Electronic Shutter Release Kit for 322RC2 Ball Head | | • | Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 1/4-Inch 20 Screw (Gray) | | • | Manfrotto 200PLARCH-38 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 3/8-Inch Screw (Gray) |
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Product Description
Bogen Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip Action Ball Head is unique in that it allows you to unblock, move, position and lock your camera with one hand in one position. This is due to the revolutionary design of its grip handle which incorporates the ball lock lever. A friction control wheel lets you regulate the power of the blocking mechanism to match the weight of your camera and lens. The 322RC2 is made from magnesium for lightweight performance, and is designed to keep the weight of your equipment as close as possible to the tripod's center of gravity by way of its reduced height. It is this fact, matched with the precision construction of the 322RC2 that gives the head its load capacity of 11 lbs (5.5lb capacity when in the vertical position). It comes complete with a built-in bubble spirit level and quick release camera plate (standard 1/4 - 20" screw, with secondary safety pin).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 79 more reviews...
 Just didn't work for me December 30, 2008
J. Murphy (Chandler, Arizona)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really tried to like this ball head but it never really work for me. I am 6'1" and my hands have no problems with using the "grip" but with my camera set-up (Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only), Canon BG-E2N Battery Grip for Canon 20D, 30D, 40D & 50D Digital SLR Cameras and Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM Large Aperture Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras) the head would creep, unless I made the adjustment really tight.
Once tighten the movement was not smooth and made it very difficult to make small adjustment. The size also is not very travel friendly. I actually used my tripod less just to avoid getting frustrated.
After doing some additional research I settled for the the Really Right Stuff BH-50. I know what some of you think that is way too much money. But the the ease of use, consistant performance and relative compact size to me well worth it. If not simply for the fact that I used it a lot more and I will not hesitate to take it with me when travelling. I own a Manfrotto tripod (Manfrotto 055MF4 4-Section Tripod) but for me RRS BH-50 is a much better match...
 Adjustable infinitly and very sturdy December 29, 2008
John A. Blackwell (New Hampshire)
My perspective: I buy and use tripod equipment to hold telephotos and other long focus lenses in order to gain the required stability to shoot. I work outdoors and most frequently on moving subject materials, so I needed a rapidly adjustable mount like this. It works in all conditions, and depending on how you have attached the camera to this head (there are several configurations), one can easily adjust the camera to any angle required in a hurry. I have seen other reviews state that this is not possible, but I disagree: I can move the camera from verticle to horizontal to straight up and then down with just the squeeze of the grip. There are three methods of attaching the camera mount plate to the grip: on top, on botton and on the very end of the grip.
Yes, the grip requires force. It will make those with smaller hands or less-powerful grips wonder if this was the right purchase. It is sturdy. There is very little backlash in the pointing. Once aimed, it remains aimed. This is also an excellent spotting scope head. Light? Not really. Sturdy? Yes. Portable? As well as can be expected for something of this weight class. If you want good clear shots of a distant eagle using long focal lengths on a dreary day, then this is what you want.
I used to loathe lugging around a tripod November 22, 2008
Marcus Taylor (West of Between)
I have been using a traditional, three knob tripod head for the last couple of years, and absolutely hated carrying my tripod around. In the instances where I absolutely needed to use it, it was always a chore. It was a pain to setup, and fine tuning once you had a rough composition was difficult, to say the least.
I finally replaced the old head with the Manfrotto 322RC2, and I actually enjoy using my tripod now. Composing shots is much more fluid and natural. You can readjust quickly, and have much more flexibility with positioning. I've used my tripod more in the last month with the 322RC2 than I had in the last year with the other head.
This is a great addition to any sturdy tripod legs.
The Perfect Head for your tripod November 21, 2008
Jason (NC, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have a big DSLR with a battery grip, as such it is pretty heavy.
When you put on some heavy glass, especially a long telephoto lens, most heads will drop and fall under the pressure.
I originally had a panorama head (made for doing 360 degree panoramas) the problem was, I had to remove by battery grip, and only use my 50mm prime to use that pan head with my other tripod. It could not support the weight.
I use this head with this tripod (which I think is the best tripod around)
Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (Black) and it supports everything perfectly.
The best thing about this head is the grip, it has a level, but I don't find it to terribly useful. With the grip you can push it in and move your camera around quickly with ease. This head supports my camera with battery grip and my long telephoto lens. It never moves, it never shakes. I can go from horizontal to vertical in seconds, which is perfect for someone like me who likes to get things from as many different angles as possible.
I was recently up in the mountains (very high up) and the wind was crazy, I was shooting with a friend, he had one of those cheaper tripods with a 50 dollar head, and his tripod flipped over and he busted his camera and cracked a lens. My tripod didn't budge.
Luckily he had a backup camera, but wow, that made me happier than ever to of spent as much on this setup as I did. Your only as strong as your weakest link.
With that said, the downside is using that tripod with this head is the weight. When your doing a several hour long hike, it adds up. But in the end, its worth it. This has to be the best combo currently in existence for the nature photographer.
I highly recommend it, and if you think its a bit too expensive, think about what happened to my friend.
 Fantastic Head ! November 19, 2008
Rathan Rajendren (Austin, TX)
When i first saw it in one of the local stores, i decided that this is what I am gonna buy it. Absolute flexibililty in moving the head in every possible direction and you can control the friction of the ball movement with a screw. But its little heavy. I use it with my Manfrotto 190XPROB leg and I love it so far. Its a little pricy too, but worth the buck !
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