Manfrotto 496 Centre Ball Head
The 496 is made of lightweight aluminium and holds a superb (10 kg/22.03lbs). The 496 represents the the quick and reliable solution for mirrorless and DSLR cameras ensuring steadiness and precise framing.
The advanced 496 aluminium Centre ball head provides intuitive control with three independent controls offering practical performance and the versatility.
- One main ergonomic knob manages the sphere lock holding your kit in place
- The friction control knob manages ball tension in order to keep your gear balanced
- An independent panoramic knob assists in moving the camera horizontally while keeping it level
Complete with an aluminium plate compatible with the world's most widely used head attachtments, Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-swiss style.
Why buy the 496 Centre Ball Head? Clifton Cameras says...
An excellent combination of funcionality, portability and smooth control. If you carry your tripod with you in town or out of town this is a great all-rounder.
Specifications
Weight |
400 g |
Safety Payload Weight |
10 kg |
Material |
Aluminium |
Head Type |
Ball Head |
Top Attachmet |
1/4" screw |
Base Diameter |
40 mm |
Plate Type |
200PL PRO |
Friction Control |
Yes |
Panoramic Rotation |
360º |
Ball Locking |
Yes |
Colour |
Black |
Independent Pan Lock |
Yes |
Independent Tilt Lock |
Yes |
Quick Release |
Yes |
Tilt Drag |
NONE |