Manfrotto Introduces 804RC2 and 808RC4 Pro Photo Heads

Modernized designs to meet the demands of  the professional photo market

Toyko, Japan (23 March 2006) – Manfrotto, the world’s leading manufacturer of photographic and video support products, is introducing two new photo heads that offer unique features never before seen in the existing 3-way head market.  The 804RC2 and 808RC4 photo heads combine features of many existing Manfrotto photo heads into two, modernized designs.

The 804RC2 3-way head is constructed of a lightweight technical polymer that reduces the weight of the head to a mere 0.79 kg/1.74 lbs. while retaining strength and stability.  The lower profile 804RC2 features a spirit level and a fixed counterbalance spring on the tilt motion to help support varying equipment loads of up to 4 kg/8.8 lbs.

The aluminum 808RC4 3-way head offers fixed counterbalance springs on both the vertical and horizontal tilt for camera control.  In addition, the counterbalance springs can be turned off or on in three various positions to meet the individual photographer’s need.  The 808RC4, which replaces the existing 329RC4 and 029 photo heads, can support weight loads of up to 8 kg/17.6 lbs and features two large, easy to see spirit levels.

Both photo heads feature a new, modern handle design, allowing for ease of use and comfort.