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Title: Manfrotto head for a Kowa 88mm
Post by: frazierw on May 31, 2018, 09:13:46 AM

Is the Manfrotto 700RC2 head going to support the big kowa, or should i look for something else.  I know the outdoorsman pan head will support it, but there have to be better options for the money.  thoughts?

Title: Re: Manfrotto head for a Kowa 88mm
Post by: ctwiggs1 on May 31, 2018, 09:48:14 AM

@fillthefreezer

Title: Re: Manfrotto head for a Kowa 88mm
Post by: N7XW on May 31, 2018, 10:13:22 AM

Don't know about that one, but do know the X-Pro 3 way head supports my big 80mm spotter no problem.

Title: Re: Manfrotto head for a Kowa 88mm
Post by: couesbitten on May 31, 2018, 10:21:56 PM

This is the head I have for my Swaro ATS 80, absolutely love it, smooooth! 

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/752279-REG/Gitzo_GH1720FQR_Series_1_Magnesium_2.html

Unfortunately, they don't make it or it's brother (below) any more, but you can still find them at a decent price if you look around.  The link below has the black/grey version available from B&H Photo.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/709793-REG/Gitzo_GH1720QR_Two_way_Fluid_Tripod_Head.html

Title: Re: Manfrotto head for a Kowa 88mm
Post by: Tbar on May 31, 2018, 10:33:43 PM

Quote from: couesbitten on May 31, 2018, 10:21:56 PM

This is the head I have for my Swaro ATS 80, absolutely love it, smooooth! 

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/752279-REG/Gitzo_GH1720FQR_Series_1_Magnesium_2.html

Unfortunately, they don't make it or it's brother (below) any more, but you can still find them at a decent price if you look around.  The link below has the black/grey version available from B&H Photo.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/709793-REG/Gitzo_GH1720QR_Two_way_Fluid_Tripod_Head.html

 :yeah:
I have the swaro 65 and the kowa 88 and this will be my next upgrade. I have 3 different manfrotto heads and like none of them.  I have a Gitzo compact and really like it.

Title: Re: Manfrotto head for a Kowa 88mm
Post by: bear on June 01, 2018, 05:36:27 AM

You might have an addiction.  FYI I’m just jealous.

Title: Re: Manfrotto head for a Kowa 88mm
Post by: dog on June 01, 2018, 06:36:09 AM

Yes the Manfrotto 700RC2 head will work with the big Kowa.

Title: Re: Manfrotto head for a Kowa 88mm
Post by: frazierw on June 01, 2018, 08:24:10 AM

Quote from: dog on June 01, 2018, 06:36:09 AM

Yes the Manfrotto 700RC2 head will work with the big Kowa.

Thank you, I ordered it today!