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494 Centre Ball Head with Universal Round Disc

MH494

Befree-Advanced

  • 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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Description

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 8 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.

Warranty

Warranty: 6 months + 9 ½ year extension

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.videndummediasolutions.com.

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Specifications

Weight

0.31 kg

Base Diameter

40 mm

Material

Aluminium

Front Tilt

-90° / +40°

Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021

9 kg

Colour

Black

Base Type

55 mm

Ball Locking

Yes

Top Attachment

1/4″ screw

Friction Control

Yes

Head Type

Ball Head

Independent Pan Lock

yes

Independent Tilt Lock

yes

Lateral Tilt

-90° / +40°

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

YOUR EQUIPMENT
SAFER THAN EVER

Protect your gear thanks to UNI/PdR 105:2021 which establishes an official reference practice for Payload Safety providing full transparency about payload measurements.

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