reliable ballhead: ok,, I bought a RAVELLI tripod,, very strong and stable,, but, the ballhead is not,, so i need to purchase a better ballhead without going overboard in price,, say...

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Nov 20, 2011 15:37:49 #

overexposed Loc: hawaii

ok,, I bought a RAVELLI tripod,, very strong and stable,, but, the ballhead is not,, so i need to purchase a better ballhead without going overboard in price,, say under $100 any suggestions? I assume it doesnt have to be only Ravelli.

Nov 20, 2011 19:29:16 #

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I use the Manfrotto 322RC2. It is the model with a hand release. I like it a lot on my 190PROB. Sorry, I don't recall what it cost-- but I do think it was more than $100

Nov 20, 2011 19:51:28 #

rufus1 Loc: Winter Haven, Florida

I use a Manfrotto 494RC2 and a 496RC2 each is under $100. One for a monopod and one for a tripod, like both very much.

overexposed wrote:

Nov 20, 2011 20:00:52 #

overexposed Loc: hawaii

thanks guys,, i will check online and see what i can afford

Nov 21, 2011 06:16:15 #

BBNC

Look at the Vanguard products. They make some nice stuff. If you have $100 to spend, I would suggest getting the biggest one they have for that price. You never know what your next camera/lens combination will be, but if you're like most of us, it will be bigger and heavier. B&H sells Vanguard.

Nov 21, 2011 07:12:48 #

Gary Truchelut Loc: Coldspring, TX

I shopped Ebay for mine and got a really good deal. Just a thought to save money and get a better one for less.

Nov 21, 2011 07:16:22 #

dixiemegapixel Loc: Salemburg, NC

Did you try to tighten the set screws on your Ravelli? You will need a small Allen wrench to do it. I bought one at a Salvation Army for $7. It was missing the camera base plate and one set screw. Both were easy fixes. I did not have a set screw so I used a 10-32 Phillips screw instead. The Ravelli is adequate for my D300 with the 70-200 VR telephoto.

Nov 21, 2011 09:26:55 #

overexposed Loc: hawaii

ill give that a try,,

Nov 21, 2011 09:57:51 #

EricLPT Loc: Jonesborough TN

I have the Vanguard GH-100 pistol grip ballhead. LOVE IT! Infinitely adjustable and solid as a rock.

Check it out!

Eric

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