The 498 Midi 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.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.Attachment: 3/8" thread female attachment typeIndependent Pan Lock: YesLateral Tilt: -90 / +90 tilt rangeLoad Capacity: 8 kg - 17.64 lbsMaterial: AluminumPanoramic Rotation: 360Plate Type: fixed - with 1/4-20" screwQuick Release: NoWeight: 0.52 kg 1.15 lbs.Working height: 11.5 Get Two Free Replacement Quick Release Plates for the RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter.