Manfrotto 484 Mini Ball Head

by Manfrotto

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 4 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FFIYOO
• Item model number: 484
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 14, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Designed with the SLR photographer in mind, the 484 Mini Ball Head is a direct replacement of the 3262 Midi Ball Head. The 484 features a strong die-cast construction, precision machined aluminum housing, and an extremely hard phenolic resin ball which provides smoother movements across all tilt positions. The double-groove also makes this head extremely versatile, and the single ratchet control lever securely locks both the +90 to -90-degree ball and 360-degree pan movements. Camera attachment is via a 2-inch platform with a 1/4-20-inch male thread, and head to tripod attachment is 3/8-inch female.

Features include:

• Sturdy all-metal construction.
• The double 90-degree groove (one on each side of the head) means switching from landscape to portrait is convenient however you're set up.
• A repositionable ratchet means that the locking lever's action will never be blocked either open or closed by interference with the camera body, tripod shoulder, etc... simply pull the lever outwards and it's free to be positioned more comfortably without affecting the locking mechanism. Then you can continue tightening or loosening the knob.
• A convenient single locking mechanism blocks or frees movement on all axes for greater speed of use.

Product Description

An all-purpose ball head designed with the SLR photographer in mind, the 484 stands at just over 2 tall and is rated to support loads over 8 lbs. It has a single indexed ratchet locking knob for 360deg. pan and a double groove for +90deg.-90deg. tilt movements. Camera attachment is via a 2 platform with a 1/4-20 male thread, and head to tripod attachment is 1/4-20 and 3/8 female.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully made, price is right!, December 14, 2006

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This review is from: Manfrotto 484 Mini Ball Head (Electronics)

This ball head is great for my compact tripod setup. Holds my Nikon D80 and 18-200 lens just fine. Light and beautifully constructed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great value, November 27, 2008

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Air Guitar Luthier "Katie S." (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manfrotto 484 Mini Ball Head (Electronics)

I use this with my Nikon d70s and a Gorillapod SLR. It's very sturdy and easily holds up an 18-200mm VR.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect size, weight and fit for Gorillapod slr, November 4, 2008

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Mil (MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manfrotto 484 Mini Ball Head (Electronics)

Fits my Canon EOS 40D with 75 - 250 zoom lens perfectly. Easy to carry, and quality is excellent.

I purchased this unit for my Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras. I tried taking pictures without a BallHead but it was cumbersome, difficult to adjust and in the end took too long to frame the shot. You simply cannot adjust the Gorillapod as effectively as you can with a BallHead.

It is a very flexible, functional and useful must have addition for my Gorillapod and slr.