I am looking into this one and Manfrotto 498 rc2. Any suggestions as to which one should I get?
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I ordered 3 ballheads, the Benro B1, Manfrotto 498 rc2 and a Vanguard ballhead, I didn't like the Vanguard, so that was a fast decision, it was a close decision between the Benro and the Manfrotto, the Manfrotto was a bit heavier and taller than the Benro, but I really did like the Benro and went with that one. I have a prime membership which is really great especially when shopping for camera equipment no shipping on Prime merchandise. You really should order more than one ballhead, and try them, camera equipment like Pizza is so subjective as too what you like. Its worth paying the few bucks to ship items back and you get to try them for 30 days, no hassle and so easy to send items back. I know this sounds like a commercial for Amazon, but at one time I was a skeptic of this company, now its the first place I go to shop for most everything.
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Benro B1 is a little bit of hassle getting used to the different knobs to use. Also it doesn't hold the weight it says when I carry my Nikon 200-400 and Nikon D300s attached to the BenroB1 and my tripod. No it doesn't fall off it just swings down and hits my back as I walk.
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This tripod will accept any third party head and the mount screw on the tripod will take a Manfrotto head. The tripod is pretty stable for what I use it for (landscape HDR photography), but the stock head does not clamp tightly to the ball without really cranking down on the knob, so a $200 Manfrotto 054 Magnesium Ball Head with Q2 Quick Release should improve the tripod.
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I use the Manfrotto 324RC2 all the time. I can't speak to the MH057M0-RC4 057
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I use a manfroto 501HD tripod but to be honest, it works best on 2 small light stands with threaded tops for stability.
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Any Manfrotto head will work with pretty much any camera - all depends on what you are looking for. Best to go into a camera shop and try some out before you buy.
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Yes, No Problem. This Manfrotto is built well, NOT lightweight but really strong !!
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Tripod is fine. Monopod you're risking shaky footage.Image is incomparable, but I use the 24-105 IS if I have to do handheld or monopod work.
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I got these a while back as well, and I absolutely love it. I started out using mine just for fun and to familiarize myself with photography, and now I do odd jobs for friends and get excellent results. The 32 GB SD Card is golden, I maxed mine the other day but I hadn't been clearing out old pics and I was shooting in RAW.I've never used the tripod... it's pretty cheap imo. The bag is ok, but in the end I have everything to enjoy and improve my skills comfortably.Also, definitely take the 300mm.
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You need to get something to be able to move the camera around better than trying to move the camera using the mono pod and holding it still. I used the Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System. I use a 2nd one on my tripod.
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This thing is pretty versatile but it doesn't seem to be sturdy enough for much more than a speedlite with maybe a small modifier. The Manfrotto Friction Magic Arm seems to be much sturdier and also easier to set up. I hope that helps.
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I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing. The Manfrotto 678 Monopod Universal Folding Base (Black) you are asking about attaches to the bottom of a monopod to make it stand on its own. The Model 484 RC2 is a head attachment that fits on the top of the monopod. The monopod I have this base unit on is the Manfrotto 680B Monopod 4-SCTN Replaces 680 (Black). These two items in question fit on opposite end of an actual monopod and do not work together - you can't attach the camera head piece to the base piece. Now if you are asking if the head piece you have (Model 484 RC2) will fit the monopod that this base unit will fit, I would say yes as I think the threading would be the same for any Manfrotto head unit but I don't know for sure as I have a different one of those also. That is all I can tell you. If you would want to ask a different questions based on what I have told you then let me know.
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I have found good luck with the Giottos line. Fairly inexpensive compared to manfrottos and the build quality is good. Giottos MH621 Quick Release Adapter with Short Sliding Plate camera mountorGiottos MH652 Quick Release Plate (Black)
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If you can afford it, this one is great! Manfrotto MVH502A,546BK-1 Professional Fluid Video System with Aluminum Legs and Mid Spreader (Black)
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I bought the Magnus VT-4000 Professional High Performance Tripod System with Fluid Head and love it. Super sturdy..
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The tripod is ver light wt and I do not believe it will hold up well in the long run. It is stable in a closed area with my Cannon ESO Rebel T5i attached. I have not used it much, prefer to use another heaver tipod. I do not recommend it as a primary tipod.
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Those brackets seem really, really custom fit to each camera/grip combo. I just ended up getting the Manfrotto L bracket so I could swap it between the 5d and 7d. It doesn't fit as well as the RRS or Kirk, but I only have to buy one.
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Tripod is fine. Monopod you're risking shaky footage. Image is incomparable, but I use the 24-105 IS if I have to do handheld or monopod work.