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Replacing the 486RC2 compact ball, the Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head is the 496 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. The Manfrotto Compact Ball Head is strong enough to take 35mm SLR cameras with medium lenses, and light medium format cameras. It has a new friction control knob plus a smart ratchet locking knob for 360-degree pan and plus/minus 90-degree tilt movements.

Aiming to satisfy the photographer's needs, Manfrotto has updated its ball head family to be the ideal support for your camera. Manfrotto ball heads are known for their smooth control and precise movements, but now Manfrotto has added key new features that make these already great ball heads even better. The ball heads have been completely updated to be more ergonomic, easier to handle and lighter in weight with increased payloads. The ergonomic shape of the knob allows the user to better lock the ball. The elliptical lines and curves match the design of the latest Manfrotto tripods.

Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head Key Features

RC2 Quick Release Camera Plate System

The 496RC2 is equipped with the compact, rectangular 200PL-14 quick release 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.

Secondary Security Lock

The 200PL-14 quick release camera plate 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.

Friction Control Knob

A new friction control knob allows micro movements without having to engage the head locking mechanisms.

Smart Ratchet Locking Knob For 360-Degree Pan and Plus/Minus 90-Degree Tilt

A smart ratcheting 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. This makes working with the head easier and quicker. The locking lever securely locks the head both in the +90 degrees and -90 degrees ball positions and in the 360 degrees pan movements.

Sturdy All-Aluminum Construction

The 496RC2 features an all-aluminum construction with a black finish.

Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head Specifications

Material

Black aluminum

Working Height

3.9 inches (10 cm)

Panoramic Rotation

360º

Lateral Tilt

+90º -90º

Plate Type

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

Bottom Attachment

3/8" female thread

Maximum Load Capacity

13.2 lbs. (6.0 kg)

Weight

0.93 lbs. (0.42 kg)

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