For all photographers looking for a portable yet powerful ball head, the 496 aluminium Centre ball head enables smooth and precise camera positioning. 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, 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 performanceand features three independent controls that give it the versatility to suit any environment: a main ergonomic knob manages the sphere lock, an integrated friction controlknob adjusts the ball tension so that equipment weight is always perfectly balanced and shots framed effortlessly; an independent panoramic knob 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 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.
Weight400 g
Collection/SeriesBefree Advanced
Safety Payload Weight10 kg
MaterialAluminium
Head TypeBall Head
Top Attachment1/4″ screw
Base Diameter40 mm
Plate Type200PL PRO
Friction ControlYes
Front Tilt-90° / +40°
Lateral Tilt-90° / +40°
Panoramic Rotation360
Base Type39 mm
Ball LockingYes
ColourBlack
Easy LinkNo
Independent Pan Lockyes
Independent Tilt Lockyes
Maximum Working Temperature70 C
Minimum Working Temperature-30 C
Pan Bar IncludedNo
Pan DragNONE
Quick ReleaseYes
Working Height11.5 cm
Tilt DragNONE
