Looking for a ball head that is both powerful and portable? Look no further than the Manfrotto MH496-BHUS Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate. This ball head is perfect for any photographer who needs to be able to quickly and easily frame shots with precision. Made of highly-resistant, lightweight aluminum, the 496 Centre ball head is both portable and strong enough to support an impressive payload capacity up to 12kg/26.45lbs. It is the perfect solution for all kinds of mirrorless cameras with zoom lenses and even medium-format DSLRs, ensuring steadiness and safety. The advanced ball head features three independent controls that give it the versatility to suit any environment. A main ergonomic knob manages the sphere lock, an integrated friction control knob adjusts the ball tension so that equipment weight is always perfectly balanced and shots framed effortlessly, and an independent panoramic knob keeps the horizon flat and moves the camera horizontally, enabling astonishing landscape shots. Framing on the new 496 is easier and opens limitless options, so you can pursue any angle your mind can think of. The 496 Centre ball head mounts a unique plate that makes it fully compatible with the world's most widespread standard camera plates: Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-swiss style. With this aluminium plate fixed to the camera, all Manfrotto heads and almost all tripod heads on the market featuring Arca-swiss type attachments can be set up rapidly and effortlessly, with no need for disassembly components. The design of the 496 Centre ball head makes it extremely easy to set up and lock your camera in any configuration. It's the perfect combination of practicality and high performance, and it's sure to be a valuable addition to any photographer's toolkit.