482 Micro Ball Head
Advantages:
-pocket-sized.
-easy and intuitive to use.
-very flexible camera positioning.
SUITABLE FOR:
-compact and "point-and-shoot" cameras.
-"bridge" cameras (compact SLR-type with built-in lenses).
-SLR cameras with short and/or light fixed-length lenses.
-traveling light.
-carry-on hand luggage (fits airline regulations).
All-purpose ball head designed for use with compact, 35mm and small digital cameras. It has a single indexed “ratchet” locking knob for 360° pan and +90° -90° tilt movements. Camera attachment is via a 50mm platform with 1/4” male thread. Head to tripod attachment is 1/4” and 3/8” female All aluminium construction and black finish.
-sturdy all-metal construction.
-the double 90° 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 mehanism. 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.