The Manfrotto 492 Ball Head for Cardellini Clampfrom Manfrotto 492 Ball Head for Cardellini Clampis a 2.6" tall, aluminum support with a load capacity of 11 lb. The head has a single ergonomic locking knob that controls the ball and pan movements at the same time. The 4.9 oz head has a cut notch on the side that allows the camera to be positioned at a 90° angle, and the camera attaches to head via its 1/4"-20 mounting thread.

Load Capacity: 8.8 lb    Height: 2.6"    Weight: 4.9 oz    1/4"-20 Camera Mounting Thread    Single Ergonomic Locking Knob

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this head be adapted to accept an RC2 plate?

A: Yes, you can purchase the Manfrotto clamp 323RC2; https://bhpho.to/2cjY1Xe

Q: 2. How do I remove the hot shoe adapter to use the ball head with a tripod?

A: Unfortunately, you will not be able to remove the cold shoe from this unit. You can attach a cold shoe mount with a 1/4"-20 thread. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=cold%20shoe%20mount%20with%201%2F4%22%20&filters=fct_bottom-mounting_3264%3A1-4in-20-female%2Cfct_top-mounting_3263%3Aaccessory-shoe

Q: 3. Is it compatible with the Sony A7III?

A: Yes it is. It has a shoe mount to attach to the top of the A7III. It also has an 8.8 pound load capacity so it could mount an A7III on top of it as well.

Q: 4. Can I mount it on my Canon 6D Mark II?

A: Yes it can. This mount has a Cold Shoe connection on the bottom of it which you can mount in to the 6D Mark II's shoe mount.

Q: 5. Which country is this made in?

A: This ball head is manufactured in China.

Q: 6. Hi, can this head be used on Monopod, Manfrotto 290 Aluminum Monopod? Thanks.

A: Yes, that head can work on most Monopods. It has a 3/8 female thread. If the monopod does not have a 3/8 thread then you will need a bushing like this, Wimberley BS-100 3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20 Brass Reducer Bushing MFR #BS-100 • BH #WIBS100

Q: 7. will this work for my canon 5d mark iv with 24-70mm lens? do i need something else or does it screw right into the base of the camera?

A: In most use cases this would be sufficient for a Canon 5D Mk IV with a 24-70 f/2.8 (approximately 3.5lbs), but on an uneven surface or at an angle, the resulting torque from the camera/lens combination might overpower the ballhead. With your specific combination, I would also advise against using the Manfrotto 259B extension as it would result in a very high center of gravity, making it prone to tipping over. The camera simply screws into the Manfrotto 492 ball head, but you could consider a quick release system like the Manfrotto 323 to simplify/speed up the mounting process: https://bhpho.to/39OdhHl

Q: 8. Is the round, padded mounting platform "attached" to the screw, so one can loosen the ball, then use the platform as a "handle" to tighten the screw to the device? Or, must one tighten the ball and rotate the device or entire head to tighten?

A: The platform can be unscrewed from the stem, rotating the head to screw into the camera is the best solution.

Q: 9. Can I mount Sony A7s III and Atomos ninja V with this?

A: Yes, you can.

Q: 10. what thread is on the bottom?

A: The threading on the bottom of this head is 3/8 16". This head will also come with a reducer bushing to be placed on 1/4 20".