Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)
Manufacturer Description
Take the versatility of a ball head, add true ergonomic control and you get the 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ballhead! The 322RC2 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 (more…)
Originally posted 2009-09-11 12:34:35. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Nice
Very solid unit plus it is more flexible than it looks. The default set-up is short with the handle sticking out to the side (as in the photos).
4.0 out of 5 stars
Manfrotto 322CR Horizontal Grip Ball Head
This Tripod Head has been fantastic! It was a breeze to connect, and has great security connections to ensure it does not loosen. The base plate is heavy , and well made.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use, but lost tension with time
I’ve used this head for three years or more. I love how easy it is to position versus traditional ball heads.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Manfrotto Horizontal Grip Ball HEad
Very durable and well made. The metal quick release is somewhat awkward though. There is a brass pin that locks the friction lever and holds it secure.
1.0 out of 5 stars
simple part missing
The tripod head is great and would receive five stars except for very poor design detail. Every other tripod head that I have has a bushing to use the head with 3/8 or 1/4 inch…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Excellent Excellent
I bought this joystick to work with Manfrotto’s tripod 055XPROB. I setup my D300 on it and it does all the jobs I want it to do. No exception.
3.0 out of 5 stars
practical ball head
Good first ball head for moderate to small zoom lenses.Gitzo GT1541T Series 1 6X 4S G-Lock Traveler – Replaces GT1540T (Black)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Trouble Free
Trouble free. Works great with my Canon XSi. A little big, but its very easy to use and install on my tripod.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quick, Fluid Movement.
This is the best head Manfrotto offers for their tripods. It’s ball head allows you to change positions effortlessly and get the shot without fumbling to adjust knobs.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Point and shoot
This thing is a BEAST. I don’t mean unpleasant to work with, I mean built like the proverbial brick outhouse. Definitely a big, imposing piece of equipment.