Manfrotto 496RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 486RC2

I paired this tripod ball head with the anfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod and I couldn't be happier. The new friction control is excellent and it holds my nikon d5100 still as a rock from any angle. If your looking to move up from the cheaper flimsy tripods and tripod heads this is a good choice! The controls are easy to use and understand (never even looked at that manual for it. I did have to look at the tripod manual but it was a quick read and easy to get up to speed using both of these products! For a new person to photography this tripod head and tripod are an excellent step up!

Item was received well pacakaged. Works perfectly and meets the high quality expected of the Manfrotto brand. Using this with a Nikon D90 and 50-200mm lens and it holds it all very secure. Only suggestion is if using a Manfrotto tripod with this, tighten the 3 small screws under the mount plate to hold the ball head tight. Otherwise it slips a bit when moving the camera from side to side.

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Product Description This ball head has been total redesigned for better ease of use. A new design friction control knob allows the photographer to achieve superior control when handling the camera and making micro movements without having to totally lock and unlock the ball head. The knobs have been redesigned to be more ergonomic, easier to handle and more user-friendly. The ergonomic shape allows the user to better lock the ball securely. A repositionable Locking lever allows the user to place it in a comfortable position in order to use it in the most convenient way. Just pull it outwards, put it in the best working position and then release it. This model features a RC2 quick release plate including an additional safety system that prevents the accidental detaching of the camera from the head. The locking lever securely locks the head both in the +90° -90° ball positioning and in the 360° pan movements. This ball head is strong enough to hold a 35mm SLR camera with medium weight lenses and light medium format cameras up to 13 pounds. This replaces the Manfrotto 486RC2

Product Features
• Supports up to 13 pounds
• Repositionable locking lever for most comfortable use.
• New ergonomic design.
• New friction control for better control.
• Quick release system features a new style secondary lock.

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