What The Manufacturer Says:

Main Advantages:
- Very low at minimum working height
- High load capacity
- Easy and intuitive to use
- Very flexible camera positioning

Suitable For:
- "Bridge" cameras (compact SLR-type with built-in lenses)
- SLR cameras with short and/or light fixed-length lenses
- Medium format cameras

Take the versatility of a ball head, add true ergonomic control and you get the 322RC2: a photographic head that allows you to unblock, move, position and lock your camera with one hand in one position thanks to the revolutionary design of its grip handle, which incorporates the ball lock lever and can also mount the optional 322RS shutter release accessory. A friction control wheel lets you regulate the power of the blocking mechanism to match the weight of your camera/lens. The 322RC2 is made from magnesium for lightweight performance, and is designed to keep the weight of your kit as close as possible to the tripod's centre of gravity by way of its reduced height. It is this fact, matched with the precision construction of the 322RC2 that gives the head its load capacity of 5kg. The 200PL quick release plate assembly can be removed and positioned for left-handed use or on the top of the grip in a vertical position like the 'traditional' 222 design, but when used in this position, max load reverts to 2.5kg capacity. Complete with built-in bubble spirit level and quick release camera plate (standard 1/4" screw, with secondary safety pin). Suitable for use with 35mm or medium format cameras. Optional Plates: 200PL-38, 200PLARCH-14, 200PLARCH-38.

What Kirk's Say:

Light, precice and easy-to-use, what more could you want from a head? If you've never used one of these, come in to Kirk's and try one out. Such an obvious but clever design, you'll wish you'd thought of it (and patented it!).

Handles all but the biggest camera/lens combos with ease. The variable friction control works well to ensure that the camera doesn't move as you release the grip to lock the position.

Kirk' s Rating: Highly recommended.

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