Manfrotto ball head

[steve172]

Looking to purchase a new tripod in the not too distant future, settled on a manfrotto either 055 or 190.

Can someone please advise if this Manfrotto ball head will be suitable? For use with a 400D and mid range lens.

Thanks.

 

[Nod]

Should do the job just fine.

Cheaper from here though...

 

[Flash In The Pan]

I had the 484 (the older version) and found that I got quite considerable creep with the D300 and 17-55 - the problem is all down to weight distribution, with the 17-55 all the weight is over the head, as you're using the tripod screw on the camera, but with the likes of a 70-200 with a tripod mount on it there's no problem...

 

[steve172]

Thanks for your input guys. Will just be with a 17-85mm lens so probably won't experience much creep, if any.

 

[andyred]

I can recommend the 486 RC2 head, reasonable size, I don't get any creap with it

 

[minibloke]

I've got one on a 190 proB. There's no creep with my 40D and 70-300 lens. The only thing I find is you have to support the camera when you release the lock. You can tighten the friction but if it's too tight then it's a pain to move around.