Manfrotto Joystick Grip Ball Head

Features:

• PRACTICE: With one hand you can unlock, move, position and lock the camera again, thanks to the ergonomic handle that controls the friction
• LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT: Thanks to the magnesium body this tripod head is easy to carry
• SAFE: The locking mechanism is controlled by the lever-operated friction, allowing you to counterbalance the weight of the camera
• STRONG: The magnesium body makes this head particularly strong, with a capacity to hold up to 5 kg. It is suitable for 35mm and medium format digital cameras
• COMPATIBLE: The Grip Action ball head gives you the possibility to also mount a Manfrotto Remote Control

Details: Product Description Take the versatility of a ball head, add true ergonomic control and you get the 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate from Manfrotto: a photographic head that allows you to unblock, move, position and lock your camera with one hand in one position thanks to the revolutionary design of its grip handle, which incorporates the ball lock lever and can also mount the 322RS shutter release accessory. A friction control wheel lets you regulate the power of the blocking mechanism to match the weight of your camera/lens. The 322RC2 is made from magnesium for lightweight performance, and is designed to keep the weight of your kit as close as possible to the tripods centre of gravity by way of its reduced height. It is this fact, matched with the precision construction of the 322RC2 that gives the head its load capacity of 5kg. Complete with built-in bubble spirit level and quick release camera plate (standard 1/4" screw, with secondary safety pin). Suitable for use with 35mm or medium format cameras. FEATURES: - The built-in, carefully hand-set bubble spirit level helps make sure your horizons really are horizontal. - Separate control for pre-setting the friction of the ball when unblocked. - The position of the red line indicates the approximate amount of friction applied. - The compact, rectangular 200PL quick release plate system fits neatly under small-bodied still cameras up to SLR (even with tele lenses) or small medium format, or under small video cameras or spotting scopes. - Its rubber pad gives a good grip without damaging the camera, and its angled sides ensure that it also fits perfectly and tightly into a wide range of Manfrotto heads reversible center column allows head and camera to be mounted below the tripod - useful for: low-level shooting (because it keeps the tripod and your equipment out of t From the Manufacturer Take the versatility of a ball head, add true ergonomic control and you get the 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ballhead! The 322RC2 is unique in that it allows you to unblock, move, position and lock your camera with one hand in one position. This is due to the revolutionary design of its grip handle which incorporates the ball lock lever. A friction control wheel lets you regulate the power of the blocking mechanism to match the weight of your camera and lens. The 322RC2 is made from magnesium for lightweight performance, and is designed to keep the weight of your equipment as close as possible to the tripod's center of gravity by way of its reduced height. It is this fact, matched with the precision construction of the 322RC2 that gives the head its load capacity of 11 pounds (5.5 pound capacity when in the vertical position). The 322RC2 comes complete with a built-in bubble spirit level and quick release camera plate (standard 1/4-20-inch screw, with secondary safety pin). The 322RC2 is suitable for use with 35mm or medium format cameras. In addition, you can also mount the 322RS shutter release accessory. The 322RS is a world's first. With its remote control electronic camera shutter release, the 322RC2 becomes the only photographic head available today that can put camera control within reach without having to move your hand from the head grip to the camera body. Features include: Sturdy all-metal construction. The compact, rectangular 200PL quick release plate system fits neatly under small-bodied still cameras up to SLR (even with tele lenses) or small medium format, or under small video cameras or spotting scopes. Its rubber pad gives a good grip without damaging the camera, and its angled sides ensure that it also fits perfectly and tightly into a wide range of Manfrotto heads. This head features a secondary security lock so you can't accidentally release the plate (and camera) without meaning to. The lock stops the quick release lever from opening fully. A convenient single locking mechanism blocks or frees movement on all axes for