The heavy duty GorillaPod Focus, designed for the professional photographer, is a flexible, lightweight tripod engineered from machined aluminum. Intended for heavy-duty cameras with battery packs and lenses, the GorillaPod Focus supports up to 11.1 lbs of equipment. Perfect for trips to heavily trafficked spots where standard tripods aren"t allowed-such as cathedrals and museums--or for your every day shoots, where the easy portability and stability of the GorillaPod Focus make it the perfect tool for your photography bag. The 496 with QR RC2 Plate Compact Ball Head has been totally redesigned for better ease of use. The new friction control knob allows the photographer to achieve superior control when handling the camera and making micro movements without having to totally lock and unlock the ball head.The locking knob on this head have been redesigned to be more ergonomic, easier to handle and more user-friendly. The ergonomic shape allows the user to better lock the ball for security.A smart repositionable locking lever allows the user to place it in a comfortable position in order to use it in the most convenient way.Just pull it outwards, put it in the best working position and then release it. The locking lever securely locks the head both in the +90 -90 ball positioning and in the 360 pan positions. this head is designed for compact and small digital cameras up to 13.23 lbs. Attachment: 3/8" female thread attachment type Independent Pan Lock: no Lateral Tilt: -90 / +90 head tilt Load Capacity: 6 kg - 13.23 lbs Material: aluminum Panoramic rotation: 360 Plate type: 200PL-14 Quick release: RC2 Weight: 0.42 kg - 0.93 lbs Working height: 10.0 cm - 3.94 in 1 Year Warranty