What head for a Manfrotto 055

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hi, very new to photography having purchased a Nikon D40 just last week.

So been hunting around for a Tripod & after reading up that its best to get separates I managed to find a 055CB for £51 which seemed a bit of a bargain so I bought it. What the cheapest head I could put on to use with my D40 & kit lens would the 484RC2 be OK?

Thanks, I have a feeling this new hobby is going to get very expensive.
 
Id go with the 488 CR2 if I were you... its as strong as an ox... you may find hte 484 a bit flimsy with a nice strong tripod like the 055.
 
I was hoping to keep the cost down (& weight), only planned only spending £50 in total but after reading the forums got a bit carried away. Do you not think the 484 would be strong enough for just the D40 & kit lens?
 
I have the 322rc and it's :love:


very easy to change the camera position

:)
 
Expensive but the geared head is great, go for the junior model, sorry can't give more as off to the US at 0600 tomorrow.
 
I agree with Janice, I too have a 488RC2 nice and strong will last for ever so no need to upgrade later on.

You got a real bargain on the legs, so you can splash a out little on a nice head. As said elsewhere in forum, if you value your equipment don't scrimp on support.
 
whiteflyer said:
I agree with Janice, I too have a 488RC2 nice and strong will last for ever so no need to upgrade later on.
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I've got two 488 RC 's.....the second one because the first one's broken.....:lol:

Seriously, despite being broken it still works perfectly and I bought the second one in a rash moment.

Bob
 
unclerichy said:
I can recommend the 804RC2 (three-way pan/tilt). Got mine as part of a deal with the 055PROB from http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk a few months ago
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I've got the 488 and 804 and I find the 488 much more versatile. If I was to get another 3-way head I'd get a geared one.

It really depends on what you want to shoot. If it's Landscapes I'd recomend a 3-way. If it's portraits and general use I'd recomend a ball head.
 
Went with a 484RC2 for £34 in the end, also ordered a Raynox 202 today. Hopefully will all arrive tomorrow so I can have a play the weekend.
 
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