Manfrotto Press Release

Bassano del Grappa (April 12, 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.

About Manfrotto
Gruppo Manfrotto are world leaders in the manufacture of professional camera and lighting supports for photography, video, broadcast and entertainment.  For 35 years, Manfrotto has been building the world’s widest range of tripods, heads and dedicated accessories to support professional and semi-professional still cameras, from the traditional small, medium and large format to the latest digital camera.  Every product in the Manfrotto range is designed to provide a perfect combination of important features such as: load capacity, size, stability, transportability, interchangeability and construction quality – guaranteeing unique inimitable reliability and longevity. 

About Bogen Imaging
Since 1959, Bogen Imaging (formerly Bogen Photo) has been a leading source for photographic, cinematic and video lighting, supports, and accessories. Many of the most respected manufacturers of precision products for the photographic, video, Cine and lighting are distributed in the U.S. exclusively by Bogen. These include Manfrotto and Gitzo tripods and heads, Kata protective carrying systems and accessories, Avenger lighting grip, I.F.F. ceiling mounted lighting suspension, Metz on-camera flash systems, Gossen light meters, Elinchrom studio lighting systems and a wide host of additional product lines which round out the most complete range of exceptional accessories in the business.