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Archive 2009 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)

  
 
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p.1 #1 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


Im looking to buy a ball head and have settled on the midi ball head with the square qr plate, i was looking and noticed the 498 so i ask anyone have the new one and or is it any different/ which should i get

im leaning to the older one as it looks shorter



Dec 19, 2009 at 08:03 PM
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p.1 #2 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


Any one?


Dec 20, 2009 at 04:52 PM
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p.1 #3 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


sorry, don't have either of those and have not used them.


Dec 20, 2009 at 04:57 PM
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p.1 #4 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


I had the 488 once upon a time. It is not a bad ballhead for the price, but it did slip a little some of the time after I locked it down. I haven't used the 498.


Dec 21, 2009 at 09:42 AM
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p.1 #5 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


yeh, im not expecting the world just a solid head for a solid price
im not really a tripod user but still need to have one



Dec 21, 2009 at 10:05 AM
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p.1 #6 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


I used to have a 486, 488, and 468MG. If you are not concerned with lens droop, then I would recommend the 488 or 468MG. If I were you, I would likely buy the newer versions because they would command a greater resale value when you decide on a better ballhead in the future.

Jim



Dec 21, 2009 at 04:41 PM
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p.1 #7 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


I have a 488 Midi (the midi has a round universal base that the camera screws onto as opposed to the 488RC2, 488RC4 and 488RC0 that have quick release clamps built in). It's a good solid head but it lacks a separate friction control knob and really has no sweet spot to speak of. There is also some annoying lens droop.

Apparently the 498 is a new head from Manfrotto and replaces the 488. Right now it looks like both heads are available but I would imagine the 488 will disappear as stock is sold. The 498 adds friction control and is a tiny bit taller and lighter than the 488. I haven't found any reviews yet so performance vs. the 488 is a bit of an unknown. I'm interested to see if the new head has addressed any of the issues with the older 488.



Dec 22, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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p.1 #8 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


I picked up a 488 rc2 for a decent price
i understand that there is better but i use a tripod so little i don't feel the need to sink more into it than decent, It will be used for sequences and the occasional attempt at art/landscape



Dec 22, 2009 at 04:51 PM
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p.1 #9 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


I'm a 488rc0 fan. On a pro body the hex plate isn't that much wider than the body, it makes a very satisfying 'snap' when the plate engages the head, and the large hand screw is easy to screw on/off, even with gloves on.
Solid enough with a D3s and 70-200mmVR2.



Dec 22, 2009 at 10:27 PM
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p.1 #10 · Manfrotto midi ballhead question(488 vd 498)


good to know, thanks


Dec 22, 2009 at 10:37 PM





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