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494 Center Ball Head with Universal Round Disc thumbnail
494 Center Ball Head with Universal Round Disc thumbnail
494 Center Ball Head with Universal Round Disc thumbnail
494 Center Ball Head with Universal Round Disc thumbnail
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494 Center Ball Head with Universal Round Disc full view
494 Center Ball Head with Universal Round Disc full view
494 Center Ball Head with Universal Round Disc full view

494 Center Ball Head with Universal Round Disc

MH494

Product features

  • Flawless smoothness for easy framing
  • Independent panoramic movement for easy landscape shots
  • Independent friction control to balance your equipment
  • Universal round disc camera attachment
  • Highest safety standards ensured by UNI/PdR 105:2021 compliance
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For all amateurs and advanced photographers looking for a small yet powerful ball head, the 494 aluminium Center ball head enables fast and precise camera positioning. Lightweight and compact, the 494 Center ball head is ideal for anyone looking for a quick and easy solution that helps frame shots precisely. This tripod head is made of highly-resistant, lightweight aluminium, so it is both extremely portable and strong enough to cope with a payload up to 9 kg. It is the perfect solution for all kinds of mirrorless cameras with zoom lenses and even medium-format DSLRs. This advanced ball head combines practicality with high functionality and features three independent controls: a main knob for managing the sphere lock, an integrated friction control knob that adjusts the ball tension so that equipment weight is always perfectly balanced and shots framed effortlessly; an independent panoramic knob that keeps the horizon flat and moves the camera horizontally, enabling astonishing landscape shots. The 494 Center ball head presents an upper disc which acts as a universal attachment for extreme solidity and grip between the 494 Center ball head and your camera. The upper disc ensures maximum safety that your camera will remain safe in place throughout the whole photographic session. The 494 Center ball head with the universal upper disc performs perfectly for sports photography and studio photography styles. The 494 Center ball head’s design make it both extremely easy to set up and reliable to use in any configuration.
Weight: 0.31 kg
Base Diameter: 40 mm
Material: Aluminum
Front Tilt: -90° / +40° tiltrange
Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021: 9 kg

Befree, Befree Advanced, 290, 190, 055, Xpro Monopods, Xpro Heads and Manfrotto Tripod heads are covered by a Standard Limited Warranty (six months from date of purchase) and are eligible for a free Standard Limited Warranty Extension, upon online product registration, for an additional nine years, six months - thus up to ten years from date of purchase. For more details or to register your product, please visit: warranty.vitecimagingsolutions.com.

Specifications

Weight 0.31 kg
Base Diameter 40 mm
Material Aluminum
Front Tilt -90° / +40° tiltrange
Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021 9 kg
Color Black
Base Type 55 mm
Ball Locking Yes
Top Attachment 1/4″ screw attachmenttype
Easy Link No
Friction Control Yes
Head Type Ball Head
Independent Pan Lock yes
Independent Tilt Lock yes
Lateral Tilt -90° / +40° tiltrange
Maximum Working Temperature 70 °C
Minimum Working Temperature -30 °C
Pan Bar Included No
Pan Drag NONE
Panoramic Rotation 360 °
Quick Release No
Tilt Drag NONE
Working Height 10 cm

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