Title: The Older Manfrotto 3030 Head was Much Better
Product review: The 804RC2 is a fantastic plastic disappointment. I purchased an 804RC2 and sent it back the next day! The load capacity is almost half that of the 3030 it replaced. The quick release mechanism is flimsy and loose. Overall this thing is a cheap, lame design. Bogen should have never replaced the 3030! I have two of them! I needed a second 3030 recently and I was lucky to find an almost mint one used on eBay. My advice to all of you is to find a good used Bogen 3030 instead of wasting your money on this thing. Yes its a little heavier and larger than the 804RC2, but it is well made and it will last! I don't mean to knock Bogen/Manfrotto because they make some really great products but this one is not among them! FYI, I am a professional photographer with 30 years experience.
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