will this work on my manfrotto 490 head?
2010475
It has 1/4" and 3/8" on either side of the center longitudinally. The Manfrotto 490 Maxi Ball Head should be able to accept the Manfrotto 357 in either the 1/4" hole or the 3/8" hole(with a 3/8" thread adapter). I use the the Manfrotto 357 on a gimbal head to adjust the balance of the various super-telephotos. When using a ball head I use the Manfrotto 394 RC4 Low Profile Rectangular Rapid Connect Adapter with 410PL Plate. If you have a need to balance super-telephoto lenses then use a Manfrotto 357 Pro Quick Release Adapter with 357PL Plate, otherwise the Manfrotto 394 RC4 Low Profile Rectangular Rapid Connect Adapter with 410PL Plate might be a better choice.
1528233
Not sure. I have it mounted on a Manfrotto 190MF4. If you've never purchased a tripod head, I would suggest paying a little extra for a ball head. Much easier/faster to operate.
1086158
It depends on your tripod but what I did is buy a manfrotto quick release plate attach it to the cage and it fits right on my manfrotto 501 tripod head
1520100
The 501PL is compatible with the 503 Series Head. How familiar are you with your tripod head and this plate? I have some suggestions for things to try but I don't want to sound condescending because all of them are obvious. There's always the chance that you received a defective plate, or your tightening knob on the side of your tripod head is not functioning correctly.
1394828
I am not using Canon 500mm but I expect it will work fine. The Gimball head is good enough to support my 600mm with the other gear (total ~ 15lb +)
948586
It won't work because you need legs that have a 75mm bowl due to the "75 mm diameter half ball" feature of the head for leveling. This way the tripod head sits in the legs. I would recommend these legs: http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-535-Carbon-2-Stage-Tripod/dp/B001ASVNMK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1390517282&sr=8-4&keywords=tripod+legs+75mm+bowl
1639213
For video shooting head matters more. I use this tripod with the Manfrotto 701HDV fluid head and it works good.
369358
Yes, it does appear that the standard Manfrotto Quick Release plate will fit the Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head
2217533
I am sure that it would. I use mine on a Manfrotto Monopod. The threads are a standard type.
1559251
It should as long as the threads match. The female threads on the pan head is 1/4-20 and I had to make a full mount adapter since I had an old non-standard tripod, I just used a 1/4-20 bolt on my adapter to mate with the pan head.
747665
I replaced the head that came with the tripod with a Manfrotto head. You will have to order a 75mm ball mount for it. I ordered a Manfrotto 520BALL Half Ball Leveler with 3/8-Inch Screw for 75mm Bowl Tripods. I assume any 75mm bowl will work. Just unscrew the bottom (between the legs) of the head that came with it and it should pop right off.
1769072
It will work fine but you cannot use it well with the column set any way but in the vertical position. This head is made to use completely level. That's why there's the half ball leveler you can buy or that comes attached to the head for typical video tripods!If you switch the column at an angle, the head will pivot constantly unless you lock it. But I assume you know this much.That said, I've used this on my Manfrotto 190PROB. Any tripod will suffice actually, but the bigger the better. Your 55 will work great.
732831
Yes I do recommend a head for this tripod. I researched the heads at the Manfrotto website and was a big help in me deciding what head to purchase.
2161374
The F1 has six quarter inch receivers, I would thick it would. I can't say for sure because I do not own a ball head. I currently have a Manfrotto Bogen Pan head mount tripod.
1391178
No, the plate on this head is bigger than the Manfrotto plate and the Manfrotto plate will not lock in tightly.
379487
I'm not familiar with that model tripod, but if your tripod is a conventional tripod this head will fit. Just as it would fit any other "normal" tripod.
2189178
I'm sure that's what I have and it works fine but I'd check the Manfrotto site to be sure