Manfrotto 468MGRC4 Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System (3271)

Manfrotto 468MGRC4 Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System (3271)
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Manfrotto 468MGRC4 Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System (3271)
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Manufacturer: Manfrotto
Release Date: 2006-04-14
Model: 468MGRC4
Product features:
  • Ball-locking system with RC4 Rapid Connect Plate; ideal for larger-based medium-and large-format cameras allows you enough room for long heavy lenses
  • Hydraulics create super-tight lock from a minimal turn of the locking knob
  • Lightweight, but supports heavy camera loads up to 35 pounds
  • Independent pan and tilt locks with a 360-degree pan and +90 to -90 degree tilt
  • Oversized ball-locking knob for easy control even when using gloves
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Customer Review: Manfrotto 468MG Hydrostatic Ball Head
Summary: 5 Stars

The Manfrotto 468MGRC4 Hydrostatic Ball head a dream. It only requires slight pressure by twisting the knob and it locks the head. No locking and having the camera and lens slowly drift as you're trying to make a shot because of not enough locking torque. The quality is built into every aspect of this head, with a magnesium die cast body it can support a load up to 35lb. The head allows panning and with a release of the ball, one can choose any elevation as well as rotate the lens/camera 90 deg. left or right of center.

I choose the RC4 mounting system. It provides a larger base with added support for a lens and comes with a safety lock, preventing accidental releases and thus possible dropping. It also comes with bobble levels on the top and another on the side. The previous head I owned had the RC2 mount, which I didn't like--not enough support and accidental release possible. The 468MG can be purchased with 6 different mounts configurations, from--RC0-RC5.

Other reviewers have said that this head is heavy. I don't agree. Its weight to load weight is comparable to others costing twice the price without the Hydro fluid system. It will mount to any tripod with a 3/8" male post [head has 3/8" female socket]. My tripod also has three (3) set screws on the bottom to help lock the head once screwed onto the post.

I spent months looking at ball heads, some costing 2 to 3 times the cost of this head. I purchased this head because of the quality and cost. I have other Bogen/Manfrotto hardware and have never been disappointed. I made the right choice.

Description of Manfrotto 468MGRC4 Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System (3271)

Designed to give optimum support and surface area to larger-based medium-and large-format cameras, the 468MGRC4 incorporates the same "world first" hydraulicball-locking system as the 468MG, and uses Manfrotto's heavy-duty RC4 Rapid Connect plate. This plate system is already used on many of Manfrotto's studio photography heads, such as the 405, 410 and 329RC4. Using hydraulics instead of a mechanical system produces a super-tight lock froma minimal turn of the locking knob, without sacrificing the smoothness of the ball's movement when unblocked. The 468MGRC4 meets the demands of professional photographers who require a lightweight head but at the same time being able to support heavy camera loads up to 35lbs! The 468MGRC4 borrows the popular features found on Manfrotto's standard range of ball heads - such as independent pan and tilt locks with a 360° pan movement and +90° / -90° tilt movement. To keep weight low, the head is made of magnesium; and to provide smooth movements, the 2" aluminum ball is Teflon coated. The oversized ball locking knob also allows for easy control even when using gloves.

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