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The Manfrotto MH055M0-Q5 Magnesium Ball Head is equipped with a Q5 quick release camera plate system with a secondary security lock. The new Q5 Quick Release system is compatible with standard RC5 plates and offers reduced weight with increased ergonomics, speed, and accuracy, augmented by three leveling bubbles. The Q5 sytem with its sliding plate provides a perfect weight balance for heavy equipment and long lenses. The compact, rectangular 501PL camera plate is included with the MH055M0-Q5.

The Manfrotto Magnesium Ball Head is the best Manfrotto pro ball head, dedicated to 055 Series carbon fiber tripods. An extremely accurate ball head, providing extra smooth movements thanks to state-of-the-art materials and technology. Innovative and unique features like the exclusive 90°-100° portrait angle selector allow for better camera control with advanced, precise setting. Innovative, compact, ergonomic, powerful and made of lightweight magnesium, it is the ideal tool for durability, high performance and accuracy.

Manfrotto MH055M0-Q5 Magnesium Ball Head Key Features

Q5 Quick Release Camera Plate System

The MH055M0-Q5 is equipped with the new Q5 quick release plate system. The rectangular 501PL plate features a secondary security lock so you can't accidentally release the plate (and camera). The lock stops the quick release lever from opening fully. Camera attachment has 1/4-inch male thread. Head to tripod attachment is 3/8-inch female. The new Q5 Quick Release system is compatible with standard RC5 plates and offers reduced weight with increased ergonomics, speed, and accuracy, augmented by three leveling bubbles. The Q5 sytem with its sliding plate provides a perfect weight balance for heavy equipment and long lenses.

Panoramic Base With Dual Graduated Markings

Accurate degree markings on rotation axes allow for precise positioning of the camera.

Independent Pan Lock For 360-Degree Movement

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

+40-Degree -100-Degree Tilt Movement With Independent Tilt Lock

Innovative and unique features like the exclusive 90°-100° portrait angle selector allow for better camera control with advanced, precise setting.

Adjustable Friction Control

A separate control for pre-setting the friction of the ball allows you to preset the ball tension when unblocked to suit your camera weight and give you fingertip control.

Easy Switching Between Landscape and Portrait Orientation

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

Three Leveling Bubbles

MH055M0-Q5 Magnesium Ball Head Specifications

Material/Finish

Smoke gray magnesium

Working Height

5.3 inches (13.5 cm)

Panoramic Rotation

360°

Independent Pan Lock

Yes

Lateral Tilt

-100° +40°

Quick Release

Yes

Plate Type

501PL

Ball Friction Setting

separated

Attachment (Bottom)

3/8" female thread

Attachment

1/4" and retractable 3/8" screw

Maximum Load Capacity

26.5 lbs. (12 kg)

Weight

2.2 lbs. (1.0 kg)

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