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 performance and features three independent controls that give it the versatility to suit any environment: a main ergonomic knob manages the sphere lock, an integrated friction control knob 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-swiss style. 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.

 

 

 

Flawless smoothness for precise framing

 

Independent panoramic movement for easy landscape shots

 

Independent friction control to balance your equipment

 

200PL-PRO plate (RC2 & Arca-swiss compatible)

 

Lightweight and strong body holds up to 10kg

 

 

 

 

 

Weight	400 g
Collection/Series	Befree Advanced
Safety Payload Weight	10 kg
Material	Aluminium
Head Type	Ball Head
Top Attachment	1/4″ screw
Base Diameter	40 mm
Plate Type	200PL PRO
Friction Control	Yes
Front Tilt	-90° / +40°
Lateral Tilt	-90° / +40°
Panoramic Rotation	360
Base Type	39 mm
Ball Locking	Yes
Colour	Black
Easy Link	No
Independent Pan Lock	yes
Independent Tilt Lock	yes
Maximum Working Temperature	70 C
Minimum Working Temperature	-30 C
Pan Bar Included	No
Pan Drag	NONE
Quick Release	Yes
Working Height	11.5 cm