Product Description

This 3-way photo head is constructed from ultra-durable and lightweight technical polymer and easily withstands the daily rigors of the professional photographer. A unique spring feature has been added to the 804RC2 to assist in the tilt motion of the head to compensate for heavier, off-center loads. Ergonomic and newly designed handles fit comfortably in the hands, while the standard quick release plate fits snugly in the low-profile receiver. This Manfrotto 804RC2 replaces the Manfrotto 3047. Attachment (bottom): 3/8-Inch female thread; color: black; front tilt: -30° / +90°; height: 4.72 in.; lateral tilt: -30° / +90°; load capacity: 8.82 lbs.; material: technopolymer; panoramic rotation: 360 °; quick release - with 1/4-20-Inch screw; secondary safety system: weight: 1.65 lbs.

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Manfrotto
• Model: 804RC2
• Dimensions: 4.33" h x 4.72" w x 7.87" l, 1.98 pounds

Features

• Constructed from ultra-durable and lightweight technical polymer to withstand the use of the professional photographer.
• Unique spring feature compensate for heavier, off-center loads.
• Ergonomic handles fit comfortably in the hands.
• Built in quick release system.
• Supports up to 8.82 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Met my needs very well
To start ... I'm not a tripod head enthusiast, just an amateur user who's only prior experience is with a cheap Ambico version.

With that out of the way, I found this product met my expectations for a head that cost twice as much as my original tripod.

It is fairly stable - the knobs hold my camera in place well, and the three controls give me good flexibility in maneuvering the camera as needed. However, the knobs are definitely twiddly and not as generously proportioned as the 808RC4.

However, this does take up much less space and is much lighter, both of which weighed heavily in my decision to choose it. As experienced tripod reviewers say - the best tripod is the one that you have available - and weight was a huge consideration for me.

I found the quick release plate to work pretty well too.

I bought this along with the 190XPROB - at a bundle discount (currently $217 from Amazon).

You might want to check out my more detailed review on how that bundle works out for me.

Rock Solid Head Mount !!!
Looking for a better type of monopod for my Sony vx2100. Came across the Manfrotto BOGEN 804RC2 Head in my local camera store. Added this to a manfrotto monopod 560B with the arms at the base. Wow!!! This gives me alot of control with my camera and great movement in the pans & tilts. Does take some practice in getting use to but worth every penny invested into it.

Great once you are used to it
This is a great head once you get used to using the three separate controls. The benefit of this head is not only it's compact size, but also the ability to lock on axis while adjusting another. With practice, this is the way to go vs. those ball and socket heads for accurate composition of shots.