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Manfrotto Ball Head 496 best price Manfrotto uk

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Manfrotto 496 Ball Head Replaces Manfrotto 486 description

This ball head has been totally redesigned for better ease of use. The new friction control knob allows the photographer to achieve superior control when handling the camera and making micro movements without having to totally lock and unlock the ball head. The locking knob on this head have been redesigned to be more ergonomic, easier to handle and more user-friendly. The ergonomic shape allows the user to better lock the ball for security. A smart repositionable locking lever allows the user to place it in a comfortable position in order to use it in the most convenient way. Just pull it outwards, put it in the best working position and then release it. The locking lever securely locks the head both in the +90° -90° ball positioning and in the 360° pan positions. This head is designed to hold a 35mm SLR camera with medium-weight lens or light medium format style camera up to 13 pounds. The 496 replaces the Manfrotto 486RC2.

Manfrotto Compact Ball Head 496

 

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Manfrotto Compact Ball Head 496 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate

The Manfrotto 496 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Quick Release Plate 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 360 panoramic rotation, 90 tilt movement, plus a friction control for precise positioning. Cameras are attached to the ball head with the 200PL-14 Plate and RC2 Quick Release Plate with 1/4'' male threads. The head to tripod attachment has 3/8'' female threads. Additionally, the Quick Release Plate has a safety system to prevent an accidental detaching from the head.

Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 for Tripod

Medium size, light, with quick release – perfect for amateurs and professionals
The Manfrotto 496 Compact Ball Head is strong enough to take 35mm SLR cameras with medium lenses, and light medium format cameras. It has a single repositionable locking lever for 360� panoramic rotation and +/-90� tilt movements plus a friction control for safer and more precise movement. Camera to head attachment is via a Manfrotto 200PL-14 quick-release plate with a 1/4” male thread and the head to tripod attachment is a 3/8” female thread. The Manfrotto 496 Compact Ball Head features an all aluminum construction with elliptic holes to reduce weight and a matt-black finish.

Manfrotto 488 Midi Ball Head review

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Im looking to buy a ball head and have settled on the midi ball head with the square qr plate, i was looking and noticed the 488.Manfrotto 488 Midi Ball Head. The new 488 Midi Ball Head answers the needs of the medium format user. With its solid aluminum construction and phenolic resin ball, this head is also ideal for all 35mm and digital cameras.
With its solid aluminium construction and phenolic resin ball, this head is the ideal support for all traditional or digital small or medium format cameras. It features separate fast action ‘ratchet’ locks on 360° pan and +90 -90° tilt movements. You can position your camera anywhere in 180° sphere with confi dence and ease. Camera attachment is via a 50mm platform with 1/4′ male thread. Head to tripod attachment is 3/8′ female.
488 Midi Ball Head

Manfrotto 488 PRODUCT FEATURES

 

repositionable ratchet lever

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, simply pull the lever outwards and it’s free to be positioned more comfortably without affecting the locking mehanism. Then you can continue tightening or loosening the knob.
 

separate pan lock

A separate lock on the panoramic axis allows for rotation adjustment or panning to be carried out without losing framing
 

sturdy all-metal construction

Sturdy all-metal construction
 

double 90° groove

The double 90° groove (one on each side of the head) means switching from landscape to portrait is convenient however you’re set up
 

dual 3-8 1-4 screw

Dual 3-8′ – 1-4′ screw

This Manfrotto ball head lets you easily connect your DSLR camera to your tripod and features aluminum material for durability. Ratchet locks allow for 360° pan and tilt control.

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