 The
Versatile Multi-Directional Head
Take
the simplicity and versatility of the good old
tripod top ball head then add true ergonomic control
and you have the new Bogen
/ Manfrotto horizontal Grip Action Ball Head model
322RC2. With
a standard three way tilt pan head, three operations
are necessary to orient the lens in any given direction. This
new head allows the user to single handedly unlock,
move, position and re-lock the cameras stance on
the tripod. The user only has to grip the
handle and squeeze to position the camera anywhere
within the 180-degree sphere.
While this new horizontal oriented grip head resembles
the older model 3265, which was a vertical standing
head, this is a new design. The new squeeze
release grip is hinged nearest the ball, much like
a bicycle hand break, which seems to provide a
more natural hand motion. With the horizontal
orientation of the head the load carrying capacity
has been doubled, now up to eleven pounds. This
makes the Action Grip Ball Head suitable for both
35 mm and medium format use.
The horizontal design has also lowered the ensemble’s
center of gravity; creating more stability and
giving the unit a more solid feel. The bubble
level has also been moved to a more visible position,
near the quick release plate safety thumb lock. With
a number of the quick release plates previously
installed on various camera bodies and large lenses,
the user can swiftly swap and lock various elements
onto the grip head.
There is a thumb control friction adjustment on
the grip, which allows the user to immediately
tighten the grasp on the head’s ball. The
adjustable increase in friction can immediately
halt a camera from slipping or tipping down with
gravity.
This little magnesium marvel weighs in at only
1.43 pounds and it only sits four inches high above
the tripod. It mounts to the tripod with
a standard 1/4-20 threaded connection. The
action head can rotate 360 degrees, move forwards
or rearwards 90 degrees from center, and tip sideward
90 degrees plus or minus 3 degrees in any increment.
To compliment this feature-laden grip, an accessory
remote control electronic camera shutter release
(322RS) may be added. This allows the user
to fire the shutter without even removing their
hand from the grip. Users will also need
to acquire the compatible release cable for their
camera to complete the connection.
This grip action ball head certainly seems like
the right piece of equipment for those inclined
towards sports or nature photography. Both
of these pursuits require speed of movement and
the versatility of being instantly oriented in
any direction. Complimented by the correct
selection of a Bogen / Manfrotto tripod, photographers
will sing the praises of the new model 322RC2 Grip
Action Ball Head.
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