ManGRIP ACTION BALL HEAD W/QUICK RELEASE PLATE / Cat. No: 222 frotto/Bogen

Any opinions on this unit - I intend using it with my Nikon D100?

Anthony Larkin

 

Sorry - subject line typo error, should read Manfrotto Grip Action Ball Head

 

I have one and like it a lot. Some don't like them, but I grew up using
joysticks so it's quite natural for me.
Anyway, works fine for me with a 10D & 70-200L F4 on top.

 

I have one and like it a lot. With anything up to a 70 - 200 2.8 (or
300 f4) it is super. It is a little light for longer, heavier lenses,
like 300 2.8 and above (although I have used it succesfully with a 600
f4 and 2X converter). But I think it is the best tripod head available
in its class.

jack

 

Hi Colm,
Did you buy it here in Ireland? - I see you have an Irish E-mail address -
where and how much?

Anthony (New Ross)

 

I bought it locally (North Dublin), but I don't recall exactly how much it cost. I got a 190DB
tripod at the same time. About ?200 for both I think, but I could be wrong. I didn't shop around
because I was in a bit of a hurry.

--
Colm


: Hi Colm,
: Did you buy it here in Ireland? - I see you have an Irish E-mail address -
: where and how much?
:
: Anthony (New Ross)

 

Hi Colm,

Thanks for that - I ordered one today Thursday from Conn's cameras cost €119
expecting delivery Friday, probably monday.

Anthony

 

I was tempted too, but playing with one for 10 minutes turned me off:

--your "fist" making muscles get tired quick.
--If you rotate from H to P, the parallax is humungous.

Sorry I didn't post this before you ordered, I look like the only "nay"
vote in any case.

Cheers,
Alan.