Bogen 700RC2 & 701RC2

[Bill Atwood]

I first heard of these heads here on BF. I'm looking to upgrade to one of these from my 3130. Was wondering if anyone has had a chance to gain some additional experience with either of them.

In the US, the 700 is going for about $72, the 701 for $90. Would love to get the cheaper and lighter 700, but not if it underperforms the 701.

I have a Swaro ATS 80 scope, I assume the foot will fit directly onto the 701, like it does with the 3130.

The 700 looks like it uses a different plate, therefore would have to use it on the foot.

I don't plan to do much digiscoping, so 99% of its use would be for birding only.

[Kevin Mac]

I guess the 701 is too new for any feedback on it. I'm interested on some information as well. Any other good heads out there that people reccomend?

[simon]

There is a review on Andy Brights Digi site www.digiscoping.com I've had mine for a couple of weeks and agree with his review it seems a good solid head with no droop and the sliding mechanism helps with balancing out with the digi gear on even though it's only 20mm slide

[scampo]

I don't plan to do much digiscoping, so 99% of its use would be for birding only.The 700RC2 is a lovely, fairly lightweight, but very sturdy tripod head, Bill. You'll find it works very well indeed - but only with scopes up to, I would suggest, about 1800g. You cannot really vary the tension of its pan and tilt friction, but such a mechanism would surely add to its size and weight?

I haven't seen the 701RC2, yet - but it sounds like a very good head indeed. Is it heavier than the 700RC2?

[Bill Atwood]

I believe the 700 is 1.1lbs and the 701 - 1.8lbs.

[scampo]

I believe the 700 is 1.1lbs and the 701 - 1.8lbs.
Well - half a pound here and half a pound there add up on a trek. I would still give it a close look over as it does seem to have advantages over the 700RC2.

[simon]

The 701rc2 is 0.8kg with a max support of 4 kg slightly heaver than the 700 but you have the advantage of the sliding balance mechanism

[scampo]

The 701rc2 is 0.8kg with a max support of 4 kg slightly heaver than the 700 but you have the advantage of the sliding balance mechanism
It sounds a good scope support to me. Thanks for all the info.