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Manfrotto 490 center ball head with 200LT-PL plate
When to choose it
The MH490-BH suits quick compositions where you want one control for the ball and base instead of separate pan and friction knobs. Release the main control to move the camera, then lock it when the framing is set. The side opening allows portrait framing when the camera clears the head.
Manfrotto supplies a 200LT-PL plate for the RC2 receiver. If you need to pan while holding the same tilt, compare a head with a separately lockable base. The small control count on the 490 is useful when quick framing is the job.
Specifications
- Brand
- Manfrotto
- Upper connection
- Manfrotto RC2
- Lower connection
- Flat 3/8-inch thread
- Model
- MH490-BH
- In the box
- Head and 200LT-PL plate
- Plate
- Manfrotto 200LT-PL
- Receiver
- RC2
- Control
- Single locking lever
- Tripod mount
- 3/8-inch flat attachment
- Amazon.com reference
- B07JM52HRY
Fit and buying advice
Match the RC2 plate and support thread separately. The words fluid ball head in the retail title do not describe adjustable fluid pan and tilt controls.
Care Support the camera when unlocking the ball. Confirm the plate is retained before moving the tripod.
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Documentation
Questions about this accessory
Can I lock tilt and pan separately?
The 490 uses a single lever. Choose a separate pan lock if you want to rotate the base at a fixed tilt.
Which plate comes with it?
Manfrotto names the 200LT-PL RC2 plate for the MH490-BH.
Does the side opening make it a three-way head?
It gives the ball room to tilt sideways. The 490 still uses one control for repositioning.
