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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Up to 90° Portrait Angle Tilt
- Ball-and-Socket Tension Control
- RC2 Quick Release Cam Lock
This Manfrotto 496 Center Ball Head Kit from B&H includes one 496 Center Ball Head with an integrated RC2 quick release cam lock, a 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate, and a spare 200PL Quick Release Plate.
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can this be used with a Platypod?
can this be used with a Platypod?
Yes, the Manfrotto 496 Center Ball Head Kit with 200PL-PRO and 200PL Quick Release Plates may be used with the Platypod Ultra Plate Camera Support.
Date published: 2022-11-09
What is different between this and the older ...
What is different between this and the older Manfrotto 496rc2 head that uses the gold/brass safety pin?
You can compare it looking here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/660321-REG/Manfrotto_496RC2_496RC2_Compact_Ball_Head.html?fromDisList=y
Date published: 2023-10-25
Can I use Arca swiss or L-mount plate on this ...
Can I use Arca swiss or L-mount plate on this ballhead?
No, the Manfrotto 496 Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate, is not Arca-type. Arca-type plates and L-brackets cannot be mounted directly on this head.
Date published: 2023-11-20
will this fit on the Manfrotto A3246646 monopod I ...
will this fit on the Manfrotto A3246646 monopod I bought years ago??
Yes, it will fit.
Date published: 2021-02-18
what the dimensions of the plate?
what the dimensions of the plate?
The Manfrotto 200PL Quick Release Plate is 2.08 x 0.44 x 1.66 inches.
Date published: 2026-02-03
What is the base diameter?
What is the base diameter?
As per Manfrotto, the base diameter of the Manfrotto 496 Center Ball Head is 1.57 inches.
Date published: 2023-09-19
Does the Peak Design Dual Plate and/or Standard ...
Does the Peak Design Dual Plate and/or Standard Plate work with this 496 tripod head? I have read on the support website that some (but not all) RC2 heads are compatible. Thank you!
According to the "Using Peak Design Plates In 3rd Party Tripods" webpage on Peak Design's website, under the "Incompatible Tripod List" section, they state that they have received reports that their Capture plates do not quite work with the Manfrotto ARCA Style tripod heads. While they do have a webpage called "Manfrotto Tripod Compatibility with Peak Design Plates," they do not list the Manfrotto MH496-BHUS ball head as a compatible option on their webpage. If you wish, you may purchase the Dual Plate to test if it will work on your ball head. If it is not compatible, do note you may return the quick release plate for an exchange or a refund.
Date published: 2021-01-14
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Will this (Manfrotto 200PL) fit a Bogen 3262?
With a quick release adapter you can use any plate you want on the Bogen 3262. To use the 200PL, I suggest you use this adapter made by Manfrotto: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554141-REG
Date published: 2018-08-28