This Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head is strong enough to carry 35mm SLR cameras with medium lenses, and light medium format cameras. It has a single indexed “ratchet” locking knob for 360° pan and +90° -90° tilt movements. Head to tripod attachment is 3/8″ female. The 486RC2 head has an all-aluminium construction with a black finish and is equipped with a quick release 200PL camera plate system with a secondary safety catch. Camera plate has 1/4” male thread. Optional Plates: 200PL-38, 200PLARCH-14, 200PLARCH-38.