This 057 Magnesium Ball Head from Manfrotto features an integrated Arca-type clamp and a MSQ6PL Quick Release Plate. Arca-type compatible quick release plates can be attached or removed from the clamp by tightening or loosening the clamp's locking knob. Within the recessed surface between the clamp's jaws is a retaining pin, which prevents an installed quick release plate from accidentally sliding off when the clamp is opened. The 057 Magnesium Ball Head with MSQ6PL Quick Release Plate has a load capacity of 33.1 lb and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount. By loosening the 057's primary locking knob, its ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. Toward the ball head's base is a secondary locking knob that controls the ability to rotate the head 360°. An additional knob opposite the secondary locking knob can be rotated to apply tension control to the ball-and-socket joint's movements. Finally, a two-position slide-switch at the base of the ball-and-socket joint allows it to be tilted down to either a 90° or a 103° angle before it is locked into place using the primary locking knob. The ability to tilt the ball-and-socket joint down to angle beyond 90° can be used to quickly level a camera placed on this 057 Magnesium Ball Head without having to adjust the tripod the ball head is connected to. Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4"-20 mount can be connected to the MSQ6PL Quick Release Plate, which measures 2.8 x 2.2 x 0.4". 057 Magnesium Ball Head 33.1 lb load capacity Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximize pan-and-tilt flexibility Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control, is tiltable down to a 90° or 103° angle, and can be locked into place Integrated Arca-type clamp on top of on the ball-and-socket joint is compatible with Arca-type quick-release plates Retaining pin on the clamp prevents a quick release plate from accidentally sliding off when the clamp is opened Primary locking knob allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position Secondary locking knob allows head to rotate 360° Dedicated tension control knob for the ball-and-socket joint's movements Two-position slide-switch at the base of the ball-and-socket joint allows it to be tilted down to either a 90° or a 103° angle before it is locked into place using the primary locking knob Two bubble levels for landscape orientations and one bubble level for portrait orientations Durable, magnesium-alloy construction MSQ6PL Quick Release Plate Compatible with Arca-type quick release clamps Measures 2.8 x 2.2 x 0.4" 1/4"-20 mount
Manfrotto 057Â Specs
General
Head Type |
Ball Head |
Base Mount |
3/8"-16 Thread |
Camera Mounting Screw |
1/4"-20 Male |
Quick Release Plate Type |
Q6 |
Load Capacity |
33.1Â lb / 15.01Â kg |
Number of Bubble Levels |
3 |
Friction Control |
Yes |
Independent Pan Lock |
Yes |
Material |
Magnesium |
Pan & Tilt Range
Lateral Tilt |
-103° to +40° |
Vertical Tilt |
-40° to +40° |
Panning Range |
360° |
Physical
Ball Sphere Diameter |
2.56" / 65.0Â mm |
Dimensions |
H: 5.9 x W: 3.1" / H: 150.0 x W: 80.0Â mm |
Weight |
2.87Â lb / 1.3Â kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight |
3.355 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7.9 x 5.05 x 4.15" |
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