Product Description

Designed with the SLR photographer in mind, the new 484 Mini Ball Head is a direct replacement of the 3262 Midi Ball Head.The 484 features a strong die-cast construction, precision machined aluminum housing, and an extremely hard phenolic resin ball, which provides smoother movements across all tilt positions. The double-groove also makes this head extremely versatile, and the single ratchet control lever securely locks both the +90?-90? ball and 360? pan movements.Camera attachment is via a 2" platform with a 1/4-20" male thread, and head to tripod attachment is 3/8" female.

Product Details

• Brand: Manfrotto
• Model: 484
• Released on: 2006-04-14
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 4.00" w x 7.00" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• Designed with the SLR photographer in mind, strong die-cast construction in aluminum housing
• Extremely hard phenolic resin ball which provides smoother movements across all tilt positions
• Double 90-degree groove for easy switching from landscape to portrait
• Single ratchet control lever securely locks both the +90 to -90-degree ball and 360-degree pan movements
• Supports up to 8.8-pound load

From the Manufacturer
Designed with the SLR photographer in mind, the 484 Mini Ball Head is a direct replacement of the 3262 Midi Ball Head. The 484 features a strong die-cast construction, precision machined aluminum housing, and an extremely hard phenolic resin ball which provides smoother movements across all tilt positions. The double-groove also makes this head extremely versatile, and the single ratchet control lever securely locks both the +90 to -90-degree ball and 360-degree pan movements. Camera attachment is via a 2-inch platform with a 1/4-20-inch male thread, and head to tripod attachment is 3/8-inch female.

Features include:

• Sturdy all-metal construction.
• The double 90-degree groove (one on each side of the head) means switching from landscape to portrait is convenient however you're set up.
• 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, etc... simply pull the lever outwards and it's free to be positioned more comfortably without affecting the locking mechanism. Then you can continue tightening or loosening the knob.
• A convenient single locking mechanism blocks or frees movement on all axes for greater speed of use.

Customer Reviews

A great value
I use this with my Nikon d70s and a Gorillapod SLR. It's very sturdy and easily holds up an 18-200mm VR.

Perfect size, weight and fit for Gorillapod slr
Fits my Canon EOS 40D with 75 - 250 zoom lens perfectly. Easy to carry, and quality is excellent.

484 vs. 484RC2
For a few more dollars, Amazon also sells the Bogen 484RC2 tripod head that includes a quick-release plate. If you use your tripod a lot, the quick-release feature is very convenient.
Bogen-Manfrotto 484RC2 Mini Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)