Manfrotto Compact Ball Head with Rapid Connect System 486RC2 is constructed of die-cast aluminum, strong enough to support SLR or DSLR cameras with a medium lens, and light medium format cameras. It has a single repositionable locking lever for 360o panoramic rotation, +/-90o tilt movement, plus a friction control for precise positioning. Cameras are attached to the ball head with the 200PL-14 Plate with 1/4'' male threads. The head to tripod attachment has 3/8'' female threads. Additionally, the Quick Release has a safety system to prevent an accidental detaching from the head.
Sturdy all-metal construction.
The double 90-degree groove (one on each side of the head) means switching from landscape to portrait is convenient however you're set up.
The compact, rectangular 200PL quick release plate system fits neatly under small-bodied still cameras up to SLR (even with tele lenses) or small medium format, or under small video cameras or spotting scopes. Its rubber pad gives a good grip without damaging the camera, and its angled sides ensure that it also fits perfectly and tightly into a wide range of Manfrotto heads.
This head features a secondary security lock so you can't accidentally release the plate (and camera) without meaning to. The lock stops the quick release lever from opening fully
A repositionable ratchet means that the locking lever's action will never be blocked either open or closed by interference with the camera body, tripod shoulder, etc... simply pull the lever outwards and it's free to be positioned more comfortably without affecting the locking mechanism. Then you can continue tightening or loosening the knob.
A convenient single locking mechanism blocks or frees movement on all axes for greater speed of use.
Working height: 10.0 cm
Load capacity 6.00 kg
Panoramic rotation: 360 o
Material: aluminum
Plate type: 200PL-14
Dimension: 18x11x11 CM
Weight: 0.42 kg
Manfrotto 496RC2 compact ball head w/RC2