Buy Manfrotto 468MG Hydrostatic Ball HeadManfrotto 468MG Hydrostatic Ball Head Product Description:
- Accurate degree markings on rotation axes allow for precise positioning of the camera.
- A repositionable ratchet means that the locking lever's action will never be blocked either open or closed by interference with the camera body, tripod shoulder, etc.
- Sturdy all- metal construction.
- The double 90Degree groove (one on each side of the head) means switching from landscape to portrait is convenient however you're set up.
- Hydrostat ball locking system based on a chamber containing fluid, which, when pressurized by the tightening of the lock knob, exerts an even locking force on the ball for easy secure locking.
Product Description
The 468MG Series Hydrostatic Ball heads is the most advanced ball head of the entire Manfrotto range. Designed to meet the demand of professional photographers for a lightweight, but heavy duty load capacity ball head. Intended for camera and lens loads of up to 35 lbs., this head has a magnesium die cast body, a 2- Inch PTFE coated aluminum ball combined with specially designed tension surfaces provides movements as smooth as silk. The oversized lock knobs combined with the patent pending hydraulic locking mechanism provides the ultimate positive lock with the least amount of effort. Truly an engineering marvel! Attachment (bottom): 3/8- Inch female thread; color: black; height: 5.12 in.; independent pan lock; - 90Degree / +90Degree tilt range; load capacity: 35.27 lbs.; material: magnesium; panoramic rotation: 360 Degree; plate type: fixed - with 1/4- Inch - retractable 3/8- Inch screw; weight: 1.43 lbs.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
This ballhead rocks. Very solid, zero
By Wing Wong
Bought this ballhead to use on my monopod, and it has been extremely helpful in composing shots and getting proper framing when bracing the monopod against something.I've found that with a 70-200/2.8 lens, the friction dial(smaller one) really doesn't do much, as even max friction won't stop the 70-200/2.8+body combo from moving. But perhaps I'm pushing really hard or have it on a severe tilt.The large dial locks in tight very quickly and might take a bit of force to unstick it. :) At least, on my copy.The ball movement is a bit gritty/less smooth, as some others have commented.Major gripe: The low profile quick release base/RC2 mount does not fit, because the round protrusion for the quick release lever will touch the wide based ballhead top. GAH! Ended up using a 1/4 to 3/8 + flange adapter to make it work, but less than ideal. :(
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Great Head!
By Glenn Smooth
I have a D300 and a heavy 400mm lens atop a Gitzo tripod. This thing handles it with ease... Really smooth and precise controls. It's pricey but worth it.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Good, but there are better...
By Steve Denton
It's a reasonable head, however if you are using a long lens, you really need a gimbal head like the Wimberley. However my real issue with it is, with the head loosened you compose your shot, but when you then lock it down, it moves, so you have to start over, and learn to adjust to the movement.
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