Manfrotto 055 Magnesium Ball Head with Q6 Quick Release

The Manfrotto 055 Magnesium Ball Head with Q6 Quick Release is a professional ball head that is dedicated to 055 carbon fibre tripods. Made from lightweight magnesium, this ball head is compact, ergonomic, powerful becoming the ideal tool for durability, high performance and accuracy. Innovative and unique features like the exclusive 90°-100° portrait angle selector allows for better camera control for advanced, precise settings.The 055 is complemented by the new Q6 Top Lock quick release system, developed to offer photographers a fast, easy to use and very secure camera quick release mechanism suitable for heavy pro equipment. The camera plate clicks into the clamp from above, and as soon as it engages, it triggers a safety pin that stops the plate and camera from sliding out accidentally. Even before the clamp is locked, the camera is securely supportedThe clamp has 3 bubble spirit levels (one for each axis of rotation) to facilitate precise framing and help produce straight images in-camera, ensuring the camera's full frame is usable and reducing post-production time. The Q6 system is also compatible with Arca-style quick release plates and heads from other manufacturers. SpecificationsConstruction: MagnesiumCamera Attachment: 1/4 ScrewTripod Attachment: 3/8 Thread SocketOverall Height: 13.5cmLateral Tilt: -100°/+40°Panorama Rotation: 360° with scaleQuick Release Platform: Q6Secondary Safety System: YesWeight: 1.0kg

Price: £179.00 from Jessops