The Manfrotto 293 4-Section Aluminum Tripod w/ 494RC2 Ball Head & Quick-Release is the most compact ball head kit in the 290 series, folding up to a very portable 20.7" and weighing under 4 lb. The removable ball head includes the RC2 quick-release plate for easy exchanging of cameras or for switching to handheld shooting with your DSLR or other camera.
Outfitted with the included head, the 4-section 293 tripod supports loads up to 8.8 lb. Its three legs are independently adjustable, and their angles can be locked at 23° and 51°. The center column is three-faced, so it won't rotate, and the tripod collar has an anti-shock feature to protect your camera from accidental impact if the center column is retracted quickly.
The 494RC2 head features a friction-control knob and two grooves for 90° tilt.
Features :
Load Capacity | 8.8 lb (4 kg) |
Maximum Height | 58.1" (147.6 cm) |
Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | 50.6" (128.6 cm) |
Minimum Height | 14.9" (37.9 cm) |
Folded Length | 20.7" (52.6 cm) |
Weight | 3.97 lb (1.8 kg) |
Head Type | Removable ball head |
Quick Release | Yes, RC2 plate |
Material | Aluminum |
Diameter | Leg sections: 0.89" (22.5mm), 0.75" (19mm), 0.61" (15.5mm), 0.47" (12mm) |
Head Attachment Fitting | Not specified by manufacturer |
Leg Stages/Sections | 3/4 (D-shaped) |
Leg Lock Type | Flip-lever (adjustable) |
Independent Leg Spread | Yes, 23° and 51° |
Spiked/Retractable Feet | No |
Center Brace | No |
Center Column Type | Rapid, non-rotating |
Center Column Sections | 1 |
Bubble Level | Not specified by manufacturer |
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