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Manfrotto 700RC2 Mini Video Head w/RC2 Rapid Connect Plate | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
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New (10) Used (1) from $80.00
Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 5.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 13.8 x 5.3 x 4.8
MPN: 700RC2
Model: 700RC2
UPC: 719821199779
EAN: 0719821199779
ASIN: B00009R6NZ
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Still Photography: Yes | | • | Video: Yes | | • | Sports Optics: Yes | | • | Maximum Load Capacity: 5.5 lbs | | • | Head Height: 3.8 in |
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| Accessories:
| • | Manfrotto BOGEN 3157N Quick Release Connect Plate RC2 | | • | Bogen - Manfrotto Rapid Connect Mounting Plate 3/8" replaces 3157A and 3266A QR Plates. For 3030, 3130, 3130G, 3160, 3229, 3265, 3265G, 3262QR, 3299, 2916QR, 3435QR, 3407, 3413QR, 3437 and 3405 Tripod (Spare) | | • | Manfrotto Universal Anti-Twist Spotting Scope Plate - Tripod adapter | | • | Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 1/4-Inch 20 Screw (Gray) | | • | Manfrotto 200PLARCH-38 RC2 Rapid Connect Architectural Mounting Plate with 3/8-Inch Screw (Gray) |
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Product Description
Smooth and constant movements on both axes are assured by a fixed system of fluid cartridges with this video head.The 700RC2 is a compact and lightweight 2-movement head designed principally to support the latest digital video equipment but also well suited to still photography cameras with medium and long telephoto lenses.The 700RC2 has a fixed length pan bar with a soft handle and separate locking mechanisms for 360? pan and +90?/-75? tilt. It comes equipped with a quick-release video plate system with VHS pin and secondary safety catch.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Sturdy, light and well suited for narrow compact video cameras. December 29, 2008
Robert P. Booth (Salem, OR USA)
I bought this at BIC camera in Fukuoka, Japan. I used this unit to complement the 3130 video head which I use for larger cameras. It is well-made and well-finished. The design is slightly different from the 701RC2 in that the 700RC2 uses a spring-lift, screw-type lever knob for locking the Quick Release plate as opposed to the spring-loaded lever-type lock on the 701RC2. (The 701RC2 also has a spirit level but in a rather awkward location that is hard to see.)
What do you get for the difference? The 700RC2 is slightly cheaper, slightly lighter and slightly more inconvenient when locking down the camera QR plate (which latches into place and is still released by a thumb lever). For my money, the lower price, lighter weight and tighter lock from the screw lever are better.
When screwed down there is no shifting of the QR plate (which sometimes happens with the lever-lock system if you frequently move and handle the camera/tripod together or if you don't give it an extra nudge when locking down). I have the lever-lock system on my larger 3130 head and it works well but I frequently check it to make sure it is secure. With the screw-type lever secured I don't worry about it shifting or loosening.
Previous reviews complained of the lever lock knob interfering with the camera base on wider cameras. It is no problem really since you can pull the spring-loaded knob out 1/8th inch, rotate it freely and then release it to lock again.
In actual use, you only need less than 1/2 turn of the lever to lock the QR plate down once you've set things up ahead of time. First, tighten the knob down with the QR plate in place. Pull the spring-loaded knob outwards and spin it to make it point forwards and level with the QR plate. Then, back it off 1/2 turn. Now you can press the release catch to remove the QR plate. When replacing the QR plate with camera, just slide it in until it latches and spin the lever the same 1/2 turn back to lock things down. No problem.
In fact, I prefer this to fumbling with the little brass safety catch to release the lever lock on the 3130 head. The knob is easier to find in the dark. The biggest drawback is that the screw can be removed entirely if you spin it all the way out (don't lose it!).
Seems flawless to me... May 27, 2008
Trent H. Robertson (Dallas, Texas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this head to use with my Sony HD Handycam and it seems flawless to me. The plate clamping screw does not interfere with the camera body because the thumb-screw wing can be very easily adjusted without tools. The action is fluid on every axis with absolutely no sticking or stuttering. The build is solid with not flimsy or substandard parts. I have 3 Manfrotto tripods and numerous heads. I would buy this product again.
 Nice tripod head for spotting scope May 15, 2008
J. Fisher (Glendale, CA United States)
Of course no product can be all things to all people. That said, this tripod head works perfectly with a spotting scope (as these are narrower than a camera) but I can see that the locking screw could interfere with mounting a wide camera. The quality of manufacture is evident. I love the screw down feature for the QR plate rather than the swiveling clip-- it takes a couple of seconds more when setting up, but you know that your equipment is very well secured. The smaller size and weight of this head is welcome when lugging your tripod and scope for any distance. I haven't had a chance to field test it yet, but will update this review once I have.
 Below Bogen's standards! Get the 701RC2 instead! February 1, 2007
JanSobieski (United States of America)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I accidentally purchased this video head instead of the 701RC2. Big boo-boo! This video head is not built to the ordinary standards of Bogen. It is flimsy by comparison to the 701RC2, not as smooth and does not have an adjustable sliding base plate. Worse, the rapid connect plate is not clamped in with a lever as you would ordinarily expect but requires the screwing down of a clamp which takes longer. Adding insult to injury, the lever screw is blocked by your camera when it is on the quick release plate interfering with the securing of the video camera.
This is, to say the least, a poorly thought out video head and the ONLY benefit it offers over the MUCH superior 701RC2 is this it is slightly lighter, but achieves this by sacrificing build quality and important features.
Unless you have held and operating this video head and know it is precisely what you want do not risk purchasing it. Purchase instead the far superior 701RC2.
Super Light-Weight Video Head November 14, 2006
Silly Dad (Washington State)
I've used this video head for over a year. I got rid of the 3130 because it was just TOO HEAVY and I am thrilled with the performance and weight o the 700RC2 with my Panasonic DVX100a. I carry camera, tripod and accessories to remote locations and the weight savings makes me a happier person.
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