Manfrotto MH496-Q6 Central ball head with Top Lock plate

Manfrotto MH496-Q6 Center Ball Head with Top Lock Plate.

For any photographer looking for a portable yet powerful ball head, the 496 Aluminum Ball Head with Top Lock Plate allows for smooth and precise camera positioning.

This tripod head is made from highly durable, lightweight aluminum, making it both portable and strong enough to handle an impressive payload of up to 10kg/22.03lbs.
It is the perfect solution for all types of mirrorless cameras with Zoomlenses and DSLRs; the camera slider and motion controls ensure stability and security.
Combining functionality with high performance, this advanced ball head has three independent controls that give it the versatility to adapt to any environment. An ergonomic main knob controls the ball lock, and an integrated friction control knob adjusts the ball tension to ensure the weight of the equipment is always perfectly balanced and shots are framed effortlessly. An independent panorama knob keeps the horizon flat and moves the camera horizontally for amazing landscape shots. Framing is also easier with the new 496, opening up limitless possibilities so you can use every angle for new and innovative content.

Manufactured to exacting standards in Italy, the 496 Centre ball head accepts an Arca-Swiss compatible MSQ6PL skid plate and top lock.

The head features three bubble levels (one for each axis of rotation) to enable precise framing and help produce straight in-camera images, ensuring the camera's entire frame can be used and reducing post-processing time.

For quick, effortless setup, the camera is inserted from the top rather than the side. When the plate snaps into the head, a safety mechanism is triggered to prevent the equipment from sliding out.