Manfrotto 484 Mini Ball Head - Supports 8.8 lb (4.00 kg)
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The 484 features a strong die-cast construction, precision machined aluminum housing, and an extremely hard phenolic resin ball which provides smoother movements across all tilt positions. It has a single indexed ratchet locking knob for 360° pan and a double groove for +90°-90° tilt movements.
All ball heads fit any Bogen tripod, or any tripod with 3/8"-16 (Euro) thread.
This head is perfect for 35mm SLR cameras with medium lenses, and light medium format cameras.
| Maximum Camera Supported | 35mm SLR |
| Load Capacity | 8.8 lb (4 kg) |
| Height | 3" (7.6 cm) |
| Quick Release | No |
| Spirit Level | No |
| Tension Control | No |
| Tripod Mount Thread Size | 3/8"-16 |
| Weight | 9 oz (254 g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (7)
- Compact (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Long exposures (3)
- Photography (3)
- Stabilization (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Handy item for camera fixture
I use this with a superclamp and a stud (all manfrotto gear). It can be put up almost anywhere for a quick and steady camera position. (When used with superclamp, for full ...Read complete review
I use this with a superclamp and a stud (all manfrotto gear). It can be put up almost anywhere for a quick and steady camera position. (When used with superclamp, for full flexibilty, the clamp needs to be fixed horisontally - on a vertical axis, like the pole of a street sign etc, your tilt option will be limited, though mounting two ball heads on top of each other will solve the issue). I use this for timelapse photography, and in most cases it's both quicker and better than using a tripod, not to mention how easy it to bring along.
I use this with SLRs. Movement on the ball is nice and easy (but not really something for panning shots.) Frame your shot, fix the head, and it will be as steady as it gets.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Slightly miffed in San Antonio
'Mini ball head' should have been a warning. This was unquestionably my mistake - I should have gone for 'over-kill' as I normally do. The ball head was purchased with a Manfrotto ...Read complete review
'Mini ball head' should have been a warning. This was unquestionably my mistake - I should have gone for 'over-kill' as I normally do. The ball head was purchased with a Manfrotto 695 monopod - it is listed as an accessory. The ball head will probably function quite well for a camera with a normal lens but nothing more substantial. My intended use overpowered the capabilities of this product. Fortunately, a relative (a professional photographer) gave me a ball head (recommended below) that is more than adequate.
Expertise: Serious Amateur
Problems Encountered: Though this ball head is supposed to support 8.8 pounds, it would not hold position for a camera and lens weighing 5.3 pounds. No great loss but disappointing.
Items I Recommend: A different ball head, e.g. Bogen/Manfrotto 488RC4 Midi
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Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
- Smooth Movement
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
If you're on a budget this is a great head to go with. Absolutely no complaints. Easy to adjust, small, and lightweight.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
I use this with a superclamp and a stud (all manfrotto gear). It can be put up almost anywhere for a quick and steady camera position. (When used with superclamp, for full flexibilty, the clamp needs to be fixed horisontally - on a vertical axis, like the pole of a street sign etc, your tilt option will be limited, though mounting two ball heads on top of each other will solve the issue). I use this for timelapse photography, and in most cases it's both quicker and better than using a tripod, not to mention how easy it to bring along.
I use this with SLRs. Movement on the ball is nice and easy (but not really something for panning shots.) Frame your shot, fix the head, and it will be as steady as it gets.
Pros
- Easy to adjust
- Lightweight
- Solid Feel
Cons
- Unstable
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
when i first opened the box for this ball head, i was very impressed with the feel and weight of this head, but as i started to use it, there were several major disappointments i encountered. i do a lot of long-exposure nighttime shots as well as panoramas and landscapes, so stability is very important to me. when shooting in the day, the stability was more than adequate, but when i stared doing some 20 and 30 sec exposures at night, i noticed that the camera slowly moved down when i rotated the camera into portrait orientation. this gave all my portrait shots a vertical motion blur. Also, after several weeks of moderate use, the glue that held the rubber piece to the pad of the head started to loosen. A week later, the rubber piece came completely off. I have since used super glue to reattach this piece.
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
The ball head moves fluidly but you might need an converter for the screw to attach to your tripod. It has a 3/8 inch female end which was too big to connect to my tripod alone.
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Stabilization
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
Perfect for attaching to suction cups for POV shots.
Pros
- Compact
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Stabilization
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
I use this on my 676B and it works great! good for all angles and comes in very handy with my Nikon on the monopod at airshows
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
Use this on my automotive rig to support my camera. Nice and light weight, excellent feel while moving, very portable.
Pros
- Compact
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lacks quick release
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
- Stabilization
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
Bought this for use on a Gorillapod. It works just dandy. A quick release would be nice, but not a deal breaker. I'm very happy with it.
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
I like to hike and this piece is lightweight and compact enough to carry on extended hikes. Don't let the small size fool you. I had this ball head on a lightweight tripod with my zoom telephoto lens and had no problems with movement. That was an extreme situation but with a SLR camera and small lens this head will perform phenominally.
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- Gitzo G-1097 Weekend Compact Basalt Tripod Legs
Comments about Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 484 Mini Ball Head:
'Mini ball head' should have been a warning. This was unquestionably my mistake - I should have gone for 'over-kill' as I normally do. The ball head was purchased with a Manfrotto 695 monopod - it is listed as an accessory. The ball head will probably function quite well for a camera with a normal lens but nothing more substantial. My intended use overpowered the capabilities of this product. Fortunately, a relative (a professional photographer) gave me a ball head (recommended below) that is more than adequate.
Expertise: Serious Amateur
Problems Encountered: Though this ball head is supposed to support 8.8 pounds, it would not hold position for a camera and lens weighing 5.3 pounds. No great loss but disappointing.
Items I Recommend: A different ball head, e.g. Bogen/Manfrotto 488RC4 Midi
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