I've used the Manfrotto ballhead for years on several tripods. No
complaints.
It is a little 'fiddly' for precise placement with the OMZ 300 on my E-1,
but has given great service for more than 10 years. Can't beat it for price.
Rick
On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 2:04 PM, JOHN DUGGAN
<john.duggan10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> Perhaps not what you want to hear...but...Manfrotto tripods are good value
> for and the money and the 496 ballhead with QR is a jem...I use one
> myself. I would strongly advise, if funds allow going for this ballhead
> with their 190 X pro legs. the advantage of this leg set up is that the
> central column can be mounted horizontally giving you much more
> versatility. Of course you could always push the boat out and get the
> carbon fibre version. This is my setup and I highly recommend it. Much
> lighter than the aluminium version good for hiking and very versatile. Buy
> this setup and you will not need to upgrade!
>
> Regards
> John Duggan,
> Wales, UK
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Johnie Stafford <jms@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, 27 July 2013, 17:30
> Subject: [OM] Manfrotto 294 w/QR Ballhead
>
>
> OK, at the risk of starting a religious war, I would like some advice.
>
> I'm looking for a steady, reasonably priced aluminum tripod to use with my
> E-M5.
>
>
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/748116-REG/manfrotto_mk294a3_a0rc2_294
> _aluminum_3_section_tripod.html
>
> Has anybody used one of these Manfrotto 294's with the ball head? How is
> this ballhead? I've always used multi-axis heads before, but the simplicity
> of a ballhead is attractive.
>
> TIA
>
> Johnie Stafford
> McKinney, TX
> jms@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
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