Manfrotto Compact Ball Head 496, Fluid Ball Head for Camera Tripod, Photography Equipment

The 496 aluminium Centre ball head is an ideal choice for photographers seeking a portable yet powerful ball head that enables smooth and precise camera positioning. Crafted from highly resistant, lightweight aluminium, this tripod head is both easily transportable and strong enough to support an impressive payload capacity of up to 12 kg, making it suitable for a wide range of cameras, including mirrorless cameras with zoom lenses and even medium-format DSLRs.

This advanced ball head combines practicality with high performance, featuring three independent controls that grant it the versatility to adapt to any environment. The main ergonomic knob manages the sphere lock, allowing users to effortlessly frame their shots. An integrated friction control knob adjusts the ball tension, ensuring that the equipment weight is always perfectly balanced. Additionally, an independent panoramic knob keeps the horizon flat and enables smooth horizontal camera movement, enabling breathtaking landscape shots.

The 496 Centre ball head's design makes it extremely easy to set up and lock your camera in any configuration. It mounts a unique plate that ensures full compatibility with the world's most widespread standard camera plates: Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-swiss style. With this aluminium plate fixed to the camera, all Manfrotto heads and almost all tripod heads on the market featuring Arca-swiss type attachments can be set up rapidly and effortlessly, without the need for disassembling any components.

The UNI Safety Payload feature means that your gear is safer than ever. Lowe have updated how they measure payload for this product, and the content on this page may differ from that on the box you receive; however, the detail provided here is correct.

In summary, the 496 aluminium Centre ball head is the ideal solution for photographers seeking a portable, powerful, and versatile ball head that allows for smooth and precise camera positioning. Its lightweight yet strong design, combined with its advanced features and compatibility, make it a reliable choice for capturing stunning images in any environment.

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