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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Height: 4.5"
- Weight: 14.1 oz
- Up to 90° Portrait Angle Tilt
This 496 Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate from Manfrotto features an integrated RC2 quick release cam lock and a 200PL-PRO quick release plate. It features a load capacity of 22 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°.
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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
Is it compatible with Manfrotto Element ...
Is it compatible with Manfrotto Element MKELEB5BL-BH?
Yes this will work on the Manfrotto Element MKELEB5BL-BH tripod.
Date published: 2022-05-05
Will this just screw onto a Manfrotto monopod or ...
Will this just screw onto a Manfrotto monopod or does it need additional parts?
This will attach directly to a monopod.
Date published: 2021-01-28
The Manfrotto website says the load capacity is ...
The Manfrotto website says the load capacity is 12 kg, but this listing says 10 kg (only 1 kg more than the 494). Why?
The load capacity of the Manfrotto 496 Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate is 12kg.
Date published: 2025-06-24
Does the Peak Design Dual Plate and/or Standard ...
Does the Peak Design Dual Plate and/or Standard Plate work with this Manfrotto 496 tripod head? I have read on the support website that some (but not all) RC2 heads are compatible with the Dual Plate. Thank you!
Actually, I apologize. I'm using the standard capture plate. From the look of it, the dual plate will work.
Date published: 2021-01-13
I have a befree with a 490 head. The safety catch ...
I have a befree with a 490 head. The safety catch is broken. If I buy a 490 or 494, how do I replace the old head?
If you are replacing the entire unit, the old unit should just unscrew from the mount it is on and screw the new unit onto your old platform using the mounting screw that is on your current platform. I hope this helps.
Date published: 2019-08-14
Are there any incidences where the the camera has ...
Are there any incidences where the the camera has fallen off like my Open 117 with QR-20 ??
It it is used correctly, there is no chance a camera will fall off this head.
Date published: 2021-05-24