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The Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head With RC2 Rapid connect System is the 488 Midi Ball Head equipped with an RC2 (200PL-14) quick release camera plate system. The 200PL-14 quick release plate features a secondary safety catch and a 1/4-20" male thread camera mount. Head to tripod attachment is 3/8" female.

With its solid aluminum 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-degree pan and -90/+90-degree tilt movements. You can position your camera anywhere in a 180-degree sphere with confidence and ease.

Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head Key Features

RC2 Quick Release Camera Plate System With Secondary Security Lock

The 488RC2 is equipped with a 200PL-14 quick release camera plate system. 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. The 200PL-14 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.

Double Groove For Plus 90-Degree/Minus 90-Degree Tilt

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.

Sturdy All-Metal Construction

The 488RC2 Midi Ball Head is manufactured in solid aluminum with a precision phenol resin ball.

Independent Ball Lock and Pan Lock

The 490 features an indexed ratchet lever for pan lock and a separate knob for ball lock. A separate lock on the panoramic axis allows for rotation adjustment or panning to be carried out without losing framing.

Repositionable Ratchet on Pan Lock 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, etc. 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.

Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head Key Specifications

Material

Black aluminum

Minimum Head Height

4.3 inches (10.8 cm)

Panoramic Rotation

360º

Independent Pan Lock

yes

Lateral Tilt

+90º -90º

Independent Tilt Lock

yes

Plate Type

200PL-14 quick release plate - with 1/4" screw

Bottom Attachment

3/8" female thread

Minimum Load Capacity

17.6 lbs. (8.0 kg)

Weight

1.5 lbs. (0.67 kg)

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