The Manfrotto 492 Micro Ball Head Compact Tripod Mountfrom Manfrotto 492 Micro Ball Head Compact Tripod Mountis 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 you to position the camera at a 90° angle, and the camera attaches to head via its 1/4"-20 mounting thread.

Load Capacity: 11 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 I mount Sony A7s III to Atomos Ninja V with this?

A: Yes you can.

Q: 2. 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: 3. This set comes in a little bag? or not? I did not see any picture of a bag..

A: Yes, it comes with a case.

Q: 4. Will it work with my D850

A: Hi there! The Manfrotto 492 ballhead and tripod supports a total of 4.4lbs, so as long as your D850 and lens combination does not exceed that amount, it should work beautifully. However, when in use with the 259B extension column, it will reduce the overall stability slightly with such a large camera, so exercise a bit of caution.

Q: 5. 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: 6. 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: 7. 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: 8. Can I mount Sony A7s III and Atomos ninja V with this?

A: Yes, you can.

Q: 9. Can this head be adapted to accept an RC2 plate?

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

Q: 10. I purchased this tripod but does anyone know the size of the screw on the detachable monopod? It currently does not screw into my Z9 as it is too big. I looked at the adapter bushings but don't know what size to get.

A: The thread size on the detachable monopod leg of the SA254T2 is 3/8-16". You can remove the ball head and place it on the monopod leg as needed to hold your Z9.