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Technical Details
- A medium sized ball head with quick release system
- Will hold a maximum payload of 4 kg
- Fits all tripods/ monopods with a 3/8 inch male thread
- Easy to use single lock to lock all head movements
- With friction control to support the weight of your camera but allow you to recompose
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Manufacturer's Description
Small, light, head with quick release system that is capable of taking an exceptional weight considering it's size, perfect for amaterus point and shooot activities
Product Description
Manfrotto ball hitch Mini with 200 PL 494 RC 2
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I use the 494 RC2 with a Joby Gorillapod SLR Zoom and Canon EOS 450D and whilst the 494 appears a little over-engineered for the job, it works flawlessly. The Friction Control is a real boon, allowing simple and accurate positioning without impeding smooth movement, and the lock-lever is so easy to use with the ability to rotate the lever independently of the locking mechanism so that you can align the lever to your preference. The quality of the Quick Release has also blown me away, it's cast metal and very strong, and whilst the locking safety pin takes some getting used to, in no time securely mounting and dismounting the camera becomes second nature. The 494 is a quality piece of engineering and is in my opinion definitely worth the premium over the entry-level basic ball-heads available from the likes of HAMA.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
It's small, relatively light and can be used on a range of tripods and monopods. I'm currently using it on either a Joby Gorillapod or a Monfrotto monopod. It had no problems supporting a Canon 400d and 100-400L.
The locking/friction mechanism works really well and the plate clips easily into place and locks firmly in position. A nice touch is that the lever that operates the ball lock can be repositioned (if access is awkward) by pulling it out and turning it.
On the face of it, it seems a little expensive, but the manufacturing quality probably justifies it.
The locking/friction mechanism works really well and the plate clips easily into place and locks firmly in position. A nice touch is that the lever that operates the ball lock can be repositioned (if access is awkward) by pulling it out and turning it.
On the face of it, it seems a little expensive, but the manufacturing quality probably justifies it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I bought this head paired with the Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod Legs.
The tripod legs are great and this head compliments it perfectly. Keeping the weight down and the functionality up. Very impressive and easy to use. The fast release is just that. Highly recommend this setup for every day use.
The tripod legs are great and this head compliments it perfectly. Keeping the weight down and the functionality up. Very impressive and easy to use. The fast release is just that. Highly recommend this setup for every day use.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Haven't yet had the chance to fully test this item but what I have managed has produced excellent results. Read more
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Camera equipment is a complex and jargon-filled world for the beginner (like me) to understand. To be really satisfied, it pays to research well. Read more
Published 2 months ago by family man
Nice piece of kit
Very very pleased with this item .. I'd been using a Jessops Head on my Manfrotto 679B Monopod but I'd always thought the locking 'knob' a little bit fiddly and hard to grip so... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Steviemoz
Good valus (if weighty) mini ball head
I've been using this ball head with the Gitzo 1541T traveller tripod. Not as good combination: the head is too heavy and a bit too bulky. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Jane Hawkes
rock and roll
I bought this head to use with a Slik cf tripod and a Canon 40d dslr. The head is superbly machined and has a very solid action utilising two friction screws. Read more
Published 20 months ago by rob1010
Perfectly sized for the Gorillapod SLR Zoom
Expensive, but well built - that's Manfrotto for you. Just wanted to mention that with the 1/4" to 3/8" adapter this fits very well with the Joby Gorillapod SLR Zoom (the joining... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2010 by C. Yick
494RC2 Head
Head appears to be quite robust although a little small where it fits on my monopod.
This would not be the case I'm sure on a Manfrotto pod. Read more
This would not be the case I'm sure on a Manfrotto pod. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by WD Allan
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