Manfrotto 494 Center Ball Head
Manfrotto 494 Center Ball Head (p/n MAN-MH494-BH)
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The 494 aluminium Centre ball head is the perfect solution for amateur photographers who want a small yet powerful tripod head. It offers flawless smoothness for easy framing and independent panoramic movement for capturing stunning landscape shots. The head also features independent friction control to ensure your equipment is always balanced, and it comes with a 200PL-PRO plate that is compatible with both RC2 and Arca-swiss standards.
The 494 Centre ball head is made of lightweight but highly-resistant aluminium, making it portable and strong enough to support a payload of up to 9 kg. It is suitable for various cameras, including mirrorless cameras with zoom lenses and medium-format DSLRs. Its premium design not only looks sleek but also makes it easy to set up and use, with three independent controls for managing the sphere lock, friction control, and panoramic movement. With its unique plate, it can be quickly and effortlessly attached to Manfrotto and Arca-style heads, making it a versatile and reliable choice for any photography setup.
About the Manfrotto 494 Center Ball Head
For all amateur photographers looking for a small yet powerful ball head, the 494 aluminium Centre ball head enables fast and precise camera positioning. Lightweight and compact, the 494 Centre 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 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-style attachments can be set up rapidly and effortlessly, with no need for disassembly components.
The 494 Centre ball head’s design make it both extremely easy to set up and reliable to use in any configuration.
| Collection/Series | Befree Advanced |
| Safety Payload Weight | 9 kg |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Head Type | Ball Head |
| Top Attachment | 1/4″ screw |
| Base Diameter | 40 mm |
| Plate Type | 200PL PRO |
| Friction Control | Yes |
| Front Tilt | -90° / +40° |
| Lateral Tilt | -90° / +40° |
| Panoramic Rotation | 360 |
| Base Type | 32 mm |
| Ball Locking | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Easy Link | No |
| Independent Pan Lock | yes |
| Independent Tilt Lock | yes |
| Maximum Working Temperature | 70 C |
| Minimum Working Temperature | -30 C |
| Pan Bar Included | No |
| Pan Drag | NONE |
| Quick Release | Yes |
| Working Height | 10 cm |
| Tilt Drag | NONE |
- Flawless smoothness for easy framing
- Independent panoramic movement for easy landscape shots
- Independent friction control to balance your equipment
- 200PL-PRO plate (RC2 & Arca-swiss compatible)
- Unique premium design, strong and lightweight
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