Manfrotto 128RC Micro Fluid Head with 200PL- 14 RC2 Rapid Connector Plate - Replaces 3130
Details
- Availability:
- Usually ships in 1-2 business days
- List Price:
- $95.00
- Our Price:
- $78.31
- Savings:
- 17%
- Average Customer Rating:
- 3.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Manfrotto
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- List Price:
- $95.00
- Our Price:
- $78.31
Features
- Smooth fluid movement
- Secure quick release system for easy installation and removal of cameras
- adjustable for left or right handed operation
- Supports up to 8 pounds
Description
A lightweight fluid head with adjustable pan bar and quick-release camera plate with secondary security. Ideal for cameras up to 8.9lbs in weight. The head has smooth fluid movements, pan and tilt locks. The adjustable pan bar can be positioned either on the left or right side.
Spotlight customer reviews
good but not great
[ Posted: 2008-02-08 ]
I got this head to go with a spotting scope after seeing it used by several others. First problem I had was the 3/8 mounting screw hole with no bushing supplied for 1/4-20 tripods, which used to be the standard. I had to cannibalize something else to get the bushing. Biggest complaint I have is that the horizontal traverse is much too stiff. Sometimes the head will start to unscrew from the tripod even though I have it tightened down as much as I can. It's much stiffer than the vertical traverse. I tried oiling the bushings under the tension screw but that did nothing. In fact, it is so tight that it does not always move smoothly. I assume I have a badly manufactured product, but I needed it when I got it so I had no choice but to use it. I'd look for another make and model before I would buy this 1 again.
9/25/08
I have been using this product since I originally wrote this review. While everything I stated at the time was true, I want to be fair. After considerable use the Horizontal movement has loosened up to the point that I feel it it is just about right. If I were rating it today I would give it 4 stars instead of 3.