The Manfrotto 496 Compact Ball Head features a precision-machined aluminum housing and ball which provides smooth movements across all tilt positions. It has a ratchet locking knob for 360° panoramic movement and a double groove for ±90° tilts. This ball head fits any tripod with 3/8"-16 threads.
This head is great for 35mm SLR and DSLR cameras with medium lenses.
