How do I know which ball head I need if, in fact, there are different ones? I have a Nikon d3100
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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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Sorry this equipment doesn't fit your budget. Once I got a stable tripod with a good ballhead, my photography improved significantly and the versatility of the tripod's leg angle adjustments and 90 degree column re-positioning allowed me to get into position for pictures that I was missing before. I do landscape photography primarily.
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I have been using this tripod for my Nikon D3100 with an 18-200mm lens attached. I have used two ball heads from Manfrotto: the 327RC2 and the 486RC2. The 327RC2 is very efficient to use with the squeeze grip and easily supports the weight of the D3100 plus lens. The 486RC2 worked smoothly but took a bit more time turning the tightening knob.
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I am going to contradict the others and say no it will not "work". In my opinion this ball head is too small for that camera and lenses and would not recommend it in this situation. This ball head is sturdy and well built, but I think the surface area on the ball where it locks is too small for a camera like that which will have a lot more leverage against the lock. I would suggest moving up to something that can handle 10 or more pounds to be safe.
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I am using a Giottos MH1000-652 Large Ball Head with Tension Control and MH652 Quick Release and it works quite well. I recommend it.
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I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. However, perhaps this will help. I have the ball head with quick release mounted on a Manfrotto monopod. The ball head works nicely on the Manfrotto, and the quick release is easy to use. The connection to the Manfrotto required an adapter, which I easily found at a local camera store.
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The one I ordered was designed for other Nikon models. I complained and the refunded my $. Maybe it was an error at the factory? Although the didn't have the right one so I had to go elsewhere.
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I recieved the wrong product and it did not work with my nikon D5100 or D3000
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Sorry I don't have that model number tripod or ball head. Look at the information for this quick release to be sure it will work, or make sure you can return if it doesn't. Good luck.
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This model already has a Gitzo style ball head. If you want to add another type, here is a video on how to remove the ball head.
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I ended up getting a ballhead because the grip is too big--i want it to be smaller profile and portable. I got the Manfrotto head 494RC2. It's a smaller base than designed for this tripod but it works and is cheap: Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 484RC2
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Go to Nikon and find the one that goes to your camera and then you can find the right one on amazon for it much cheaper. I don't recommend using anything other than the right one.
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This is my first Tripod ball head purchase. Upon close inspection and trial I found a 3/16" allen screw. I attempted to loosen but it was securly attached and I did not want to attempt using brut force our placing the head in a vice. I have found this ball head to be quite adequate for my purposes. I have mounted a Canon 7D plus a 70-300mm Canon lens with a tripod collar. I hope this is some help for you.
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Try buy the JOBY Ballhead for SLR Zoom Tripod - A Ball Head Tripod Mount With Quick Release Plate sold at Amazon.com for $27. So good I bought 5 of these. Easy to switch cameras or LED lights and flash.
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Yes, but that's not enough information to provide a recommendation. Most different heads will fit onto most different tripods, but that doesn't mean they're all matched appropriately to the load and to each other.
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Hello Max, I have the same tripod but have a ball head (previously purchased). Depending on the type of shooting you do I have suggested two heads for you and it all depends on your pocket book. Please let me know if this was helpful. Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W X-PRO 3-Way Head with Retractable Levers and Friction Controls (Black) or Manfrotto MH293D3-Q2 290 Series 3-Way Photo Head with Compact Foldable Handles (Black)
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There is a removable plate on the top of the ball head (remove by pressing the side button). This plate should mount on any standard camera with the screw that extends through the mounting plate. Once mounted to the camera, the camera will slide and lock into position on top of the ball head. If the screw does not fit into the camera, either the camera is defective/non-standard or the mounting plate could have some sort of thread defect. I had no such issues with my purchase.
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I am not a fan of ball heads on tripods. Tripods are for establishing a solid base for the camera, which implies fine adjustment capabilities the ball head simply doesn't have. Ball heads should pretty much be limited to use with lighting units and small cameras mounted on mini tripods and monopods.
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I am not sure... I have a Nikon 7000 and the sigma 50-150 f/2.8 which it handled with ease. I think that's at the top end of what that travel ball head can do though. I bought another ball head and I am trying it out.