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808 RC4 Manfrotto Tripod head - disability advice
Ongoing health problems (use of only one arm) saw me resort to the 322 RC2 Heavy Duty Grip last year for single handed landscape framing.
After recovering I sold it on but the problem is back.
I now have a 808 RC4 Manfrotto Tripod head and wanted to flag it up as a great head for anybody that has mobility / strength problems.....
Whilst I only have one arm that I can use - anybody with issues such as arthritis might consider this. When you release the handles the whole camera isn't free to suddenly drop down 90 degrees - it's softly sprung to prevent it crashing down in any direction.
There are two balance springs in the vertical tilt (forward/backward) and horizontal tilt (left/right) movements. These springs enable you to more comfortably handle 8KG.
http://www.manfrotto.co.uk/product/8...ard_3-Way_Head
Just thought I'd point it out as I'm sure I'm not alone in having some kind of frustrating disability.
After recovering I sold it on but the problem is back.
I now have a 808 RC4 Manfrotto Tripod head and wanted to flag it up as a great head for anybody that has mobility / strength problems.....
Whilst I only have one arm that I can use - anybody with issues such as arthritis might consider this. When you release the handles the whole camera isn't free to suddenly drop down 90 degrees - it's softly sprung to prevent it crashing down in any direction.
There are two balance springs in the vertical tilt (forward/backward) and horizontal tilt (left/right) movements. These springs enable you to more comfortably handle 8KG.
http://www.manfrotto.co.uk/product/8...ard_3-Way_Head
Just thought I'd point it out as I'm sure I'm not alone in having some kind of frustrating disability.
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I had the Manfrotto 222 joystick head for a while Phil. It required only one hand and could hold the heaviest of gear. Too bad it wound up lost along the highway when a hole burned into my tripod bag while on my motorcycle. That head wasn't cheap either. I have arthritis with such pain that at times I can't zip my own fly. LOL It's actually not a laughing matter but I must accept my life as it is. Good luck on your new head. Rember, two heads are better than one. 
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Good heads up, sounds like a great bit of kit. So sorry to hear your troubles are not getting much better Phil 
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