Tripod Head Manfrotto MH490-BH Black Aluminium 1/4 inch Ball Height 90 mm Weight 190 g

The Manfrotto MH490-BH is a compact 1/4" centre ball head designed for mirrorless and compact system cameras (CSC). Engineered in Italy, this aluminium head offers a low-profile 90 mm height and weighs 190 g, providing a balance of stability and portability. It supports a safe payload of up to 4 kg and fits tripods with a 4 cm base diameter, making it suitable for everyday photography where quick, simple adjustments are required.

Advantages

The MH490-BH uses a single ergonomic knob to control all movements of the ball head, simplifying operation and enabling fast composition changes. Its aluminium construction keeps weight low while maintaining durability. The 1/4" mounting and compact footprint allow easy compatibility with a wide range of tripods and cameras, and the 4 kg safety payload is adequate for most mirrorless and compact camera setups.

Suitable for

• Mirrorless cameras and compact system cameras (CSC)
• Lightweight DSLR setups within the 4 kg payload limit
• Travel and street photography where compactness and low weight matter
• Everyday handheld-to-tripod transitions and quick landscape or portrait framing

Key specifications

• Model: Manfrotto MH490-BH
• Mounting: 1/4"
• Material: Aluminium
• Height: 90 mm
• Weight: 190 g
• Safety payload: 4 kg
• Base diameter: 40 mm
• Colour: Black
• MPN: MH490-BH
• EAN: 8024221687453

How to use

Attach the MH490-BH to your tripod using the base connection, then mount your camera on the 1/4" screw. Use the single control knob to loosen the ball for positioning, set the desired angle, and tighten the knob to lock the head securely. Check that your camera and any accessories do not exceed the 4 kg payload before use.

Recommendations

For stable long-exposure or heavy-lens use choose a larger head with higher payload; for travel and quick shooting keep this head paired with light mirrorless bodies and compact lenses to preserve balance and portability.