Manfrotto 290 Dual 3 Section Tripod with 496RC2 Head

<p>The <strong>Manfrotto MT290DUA3US 290 Dual Aluminium Tripod</strong> features a 90° centre column for shooting tabletop, low-angle, or macro photography. It extends from just 2.4 inch above the ground to 64.9 inch high. The tripod weighs 4 lb and can hold up to 11 lb worth of gear. Its 3-sections legs have tension-adjustable flip locks to individually adjust each leg's height. Four locking leg angles enable you to place the tripod in a variety of positions. A rubber grip on one of the legs aids in carrying the tripod, and rubber feet keep it stable on slippery surfaces.</p>

<p><strong>Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate</strong><br /> This <strong>496RC2 Compact Ball Head</strong> from <strong>Manfrotto </strong>features an integrated RC2 quick release cam lock and a 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate. Compatible quick release plates can be removed from the head by pulling the cam lock's spring-loaded lever, which also allows the plate to be instantly reattached. The cam lock also features a safety catch to prevent a compatible quick release plate from accidentally disconnecting.</p>

<p>The 496RC2 Compact Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate has a load capacity of 13.2 lb and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8 inch-16 mount. By loosening the 496RC2's locking knob, its ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swivelled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. An additional knob opposite the locking knob can be rotated to apply tension control to the ball-and-socket joint's movements.</p>

<p>Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4 inch-20 mount can be connected to the 200PL-14 quick release plate, which measures 1.7 x 2.1 x 0.4 inch and has a rubberised, nonslip surface.</p>

<p><strong>496RC2 Compact Ball Head</strong></p>

<ul> <li>13.2 lb load capacity</li> <li>Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8 inch-16 mount</li> <li>Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximise pan-and-tilt flexibility</li> <li>Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control, is tiltable down to a 90° angle, and can be locked into place</li> <li>Dual, ball-and-socket joint notches enable two-sided tilt control</li> <li>Integrated RC2 quick release cam lock</li> <li>Locking knob allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swivelled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position</li> <li>Dedicated tension-control knob for the ball-and-socket joint's movements</li> <li>Durable, aluminium-alloy construction</li> </ul>

<p><strong>200PL-14 Quick Release Plate</strong></p>

<ul> <li>Compatible with Manfrotto RC2 quick release cam lock</li> <li>Measures 1.7 x 2.1 x 0.4 inch and has a rubberised, nonslip surface</li> <li>1/4 inch-20 mount</li> <li>Durable, aluminium-alloy construction</li> </ul>