Products: 804RC2 Counterbalanced 3-Way Head

Once you pick up the new 804RC2 you will immediately notice the light weight of this head. This weight savings is due to a new material called Adapto a special technical polymer developed by Manfrotto to be comparable with aluminum in strength but 50% lighter. It has superb resistance to extreme temperatures, will not corrode or oxidize and is an excellent vibration absorption material making the 804RC2 head an ideal companion to a MagFibre tripod for the ultimate in vibration free shots.

The 804RC2 head is also the first head in the world to use a counter spring system to help protect your equipment. Built into the forward/back tilt axis a fixed spring helps to absorb the shock of the full camera weight from crashing down. The spring also makes it easier to position the camera on this axis as it negates some of the camera weight. For example, if you are using a telephoto lens and tilt forward using a standard head, your arm needs to work hard to counteract the weight of the camera + lens. When using the 804RC2 wth the built-in spring, the head is actually doing most of the counter work for you thereby helping you to position your camera easier.