Manfrotto 488 Ball Head

This ball head has phenolic resin ball and solid aluminum construction. It is capable of handling digital or traditional small to medium format cameras that has a payload capacity of 8 kg. The 0.56 kg 11.2 cm midi ball head features separate fast action ratchet locks on +90° -90° tilt movements and 360° pan.

Product Features in Detail

repositionable ratchet lever
A repositionable ratchet means that the locking lever's action will never be blocked either open or closed by interference with the camera body, tripod shoulder, simply pull the lever outwards and it's free to be positioned more comfortably without affecting the locking mehanism. Then you can continue tightening or loosening the knob.

separate pan lock
A separate lock on the panoramic axis allows for rotation adjustment or panning to be carried out without losing framing

sturdy all-metal construction
Sturdy all-metal construction

double 90° groove
The double 90° groove (one on each side of the head) means switching from landscape to portrait is convenient however you're set up

dual 3-8 1-4 screw
Dual 3-8' - 1-4' screw

2 bubble level
2 bubble spirit levels built in for accurate alignment

q-r camera plate 410pl
The 410PL quick release plate system offers a broader footprint ensuring a large stable point of contact between camera and plate, which improves stability with larger heavier camera equipment. The sliding screw adapts to the precise configuration of the camera.

secondary security lock
This head features a secondary security lock so you can't accidentally release the plate (and camera) without meaning to. The lock stops the quick release lever from opening fully