The Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Quick Release is constructed of die-cast aluminum strong enough to support SLR or DSLR cameras with a medium lens & light medium format cameras. It has a single repositionable locking lever 90 tilt movement plus a friction control for precise positioning. Cameras are attached to the ball head with the 200PL-14 Plate with 14 male threads. The head to tripod attachment has 38 female threads. in addition the Quick Release has a safety system to prevent an accidental detaching from the head.