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496 Centre Ball head

MH496-BH

Befree-Advanced

  • 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)
  • Highest safety standards ensured by UNI/PdR 105:2021 compliance
Starting from
€120.99
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Description

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.

Warranty

Warranty Manfrotto Photo Pro/Amateurs Accessories

This product is warranted to be fit for the purpose for which it has been designed, and to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This guarantee does not cover the product against subsequent damage or misuse. The period of validity of the Standard Limited Warranty is defined by the law in force in the country, state or region where the product is sold. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase to repair your product under warranty.

How to get an extra warranty coverage
Beyond the standard compulsory coverage outlined above, this product is eligible for a warranty extension valid up to 10 years from the date of purchase. The Limited Conventional Warranty Extension does not affect the standard compulsory coverage. To take advantage of the warranty extension scheme, you must register your purchase at warranty.videndummediasolutions.com.

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Specifications

Weight

0.4 kg

Base Diameter

40 mm

Material

Aluminium

Front Tilt

-90° / +40°

Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021

12 kg

Plate Type

200PL PRO

Colour

Black

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

Yes

Tilt Drag

NONE

Working Height

11.5 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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