#19,131 in Electronics
Use arrows to jump to the previous/next product
Reddit mentions of Manfrotto 498RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 488RC2
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Manfrotto 498RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 488RC2. Here are the top ones.
or
Supports up to 17 poundsRepositionable locking lever for most comfortable use.New ergonomic design.New friction control for better control.Quick release system features a new style secondary lock.
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Length | 5 Inches |
| Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Width | 5 Inches |
Tripods are generally not that cheap, and the cheapest ones are not very good for stargazing from what I've read since you don't want small wobbles. I myself have Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro together with Manfrotto 498RC2 Ball Head, but as you can see that's very expensive. If you want any decent tripod + head I think you'll have to pay atleast $100.
If you're going to buy a tripod and cheap binos I think you'll be better off buying just a cheap pair of 8x50s and then try it out for a while and then spend the money you would have spent on a tripod on a cheap telescope or use them to save up to a good telescope.
Anyone have experience with a Manfrotto 498rc2 plus a Nikon D600 (or other full frame Nikon) + Nikon 70-200mm f/4 or Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8?
I ask because currently I have the Manfrotto 496rc2 which came with my tripod and I've noticed with the 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/4 that the ballhead sags a little bit. I was hoping to buy a new ballhead for hopefully around $100 or stretching it at $150 that doesn't sag at all with this setup. Also the panning feature on the 498rc2 would be cool.
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 and a Manfrotto 498RC2 Ball Head.