Hey guys,
I posted this in the Optics/Observation Devices Forum but have received only a few views and no replies, so I thought I'd try the equipment forum and see if I might dig up any useful info.
I recently broke my aging 322RC2 grip head when I knocked my tripod off the bench and onto a concrete slab floor at the range while packing up my crap. I am considering a replacement head for my dedicated spotter tripod, a Bogen/Manfrotto 055XPROB, and I was wondering if anyone has used the new grip/joystick head from Manfrotto called the 327RC2 (seen here for example):
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680140-REG/Manfrotto_327RC2.html
I have used the 322RC2 grip head on and off for a couple years now and had I not stupidly broken it, I'd be happy to stick with it. I guess I am just wondering if this new offering from Manfrotto is worth upgrading to (for an addt'l $50) or if it has any advantages over the older generation 322RC2 head?
Also, if not the 327RC2 or the older 322RC2, has anybody used any other grip/joystick type tripod heads that they can recommend as a replacement?
I posted this in the Optics/Observation Devices Forum but have received only a few views and no replies, so I thought I'd try the equipment forum and see if I might dig up any useful info.
I recently broke my aging 322RC2 grip head when I knocked my tripod off the bench and onto a concrete slab floor at the range while packing up my crap. I am considering a replacement head for my dedicated spotter tripod, a Bogen/Manfrotto 055XPROB, and I was wondering if anyone has used the new grip/joystick head from Manfrotto called the 327RC2 (seen here for example):
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680140-REG/Manfrotto_327RC2.html
I have used the 322RC2 grip head on and off for a couple years now and had I not stupidly broken it, I'd be happy to stick with it. I guess I am just wondering if this new offering from Manfrotto is worth upgrading to (for an addt'l $50) or if it has any advantages over the older generation 322RC2 head?
Also, if not the 327RC2 or the older 322RC2, has anybody used any other grip/joystick type tripod heads that they can recommend as a replacement?