Manfrotto 494 Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate

The Manfrotto Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate offers an integrated RC2 quick release cam lock, as well as a 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate. Easily remove compatible quick release plates from the head by pulling  the cam lock's spring-loaded lever, which also allows the plate to be instantly reattached. The cam lock prevents a compatible quick release plate from accidental disconnections with a safety catch.

The 494 Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate has a load capacity of 17.6 lb and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount. By loosening the head's primary locking knob, the ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. A recessed dial set within that locking knob can be rotated to apply tension control to the ball-and-socket joint's movements. Along the opposite side of the ball head, a secondary locking knob controls the ability to rotate the head 360°.

Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4"-20 mount can be connected to the 200PL-PRO quick release plate, as well as 3/8"-16 threads via an included bushing adapter. The plate is also compatible with separately available tripod heads that feature an Arca-type clamp.

494 Center Ball Head

• 17.6 lb load capacity
• Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount
• Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximize pan-and-tilt flexibility
• Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control, is tiltable down to a 90° angle, and can be locked into place
• Integrated RC2 quick release cam lock
• Primary locking knob allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position
• Secondary locking knob allows head to rotate 360°
• Dedicated tension control dial for the ball-and-socket joint's movements
• Durable, aluminum-alloy construction

200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate

• Compatible with Manfrotto RC2 quick release cam lock and Arca-type quick release clamps
• Measures 1.7 x 2.1 x 0.4"
• 1/4"-20 mount with support for 3/8"-16 via bushing adapter
• Durable, aluminum-alloy construction