Manfrotto MH496-BH Centre Ball Head

The Manfrotto 496 aluminium centre ball head enables smooth and precise camera positioning and is capable of supporting up to 10kg. The 496 centre ball head is ideal for anyone looking for a quick and reliable solution that helps frame shots precisely. This tripod head is made of highly resistant and lightweight aluminium so it is both portable and strong enough to cope with an impressive payload capacity up to 10 kg/22.03lbs.

It is the perfect solution for all kinds of mirrorless cameras with zoom lenses and even medium-format DSLRs, ensuring steadiness and safety. This advanced ball head combines practicality with high performance and features three independent controls that give it the versatility to suit any environment including a main ergonomic knob manages the sphere lock, an integrated friction control knob which adjusts the ball tension so that equipment weight is always perfectly balanced and shots framed effortlessly, plus an independent panoramic knob which keeps the horizon flat and moves the camera horizontally, enabling astonishing landscape shots. Framing on the new 496 is easier and opens limitless options, so you can pursue any angle your mind can think of.

The Manfrotto 496 centre ball head mounts a unique plate that makes it fully compatible with the world’s most widespread standard camera plates: Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-swissstyle. 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, with no need for disassembly components. 

The 496 Centre ball head’s design makes it extremely easy to set up and lock your camera in any configuration.

Highlights

• Flawless smoothness for precise framing
• Independent panoramic movement for easy landscape shots
• Independent friction control to balance your equipment
• 200PL-PRO plate (RC2 & Arca-swiss compatible)
• Lightweight and strong body holds up to 10kg

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