Level the horizon quickly
Release the handle, level the head by moving the half ball in the bowl, then tighten it again. This gives the camera a level horizon without time-consuming adjustment of individual tripod legs.
The Manfrotto 500BALL is an aluminium 100mm half ball for mounting a flat-base video head on a tripod with a 100mm bowl. Its universal 3/8″ screw accepts a compatible head, while the long ergonomic handle makes the assembly easy to release, level and lock securely. Weighing 0.68kg, it helps establish a level horizon quickly without adjusting individual tripod…
The Manfrotto 500BALL is an aluminium 100mm half ball for mounting a flat-base video head on a tripod with a 100mm bowl. Its universal 3/8″ screw accepts a compatible head, while the long ergonomic handle makes the assembly easy to release, level and lock securely. Weighing 0.68kg, it helps establish a level horizon quickly without adjusting individual tripod legs.
The aluminium 500BALL turns a tripod with a 100mm bowl into a practical support for a flat-base video head with a 3/8″ mount. Its long ergonomic handle provides a confident grip for both levelling and final locking.

Release the handle, level the head by moving the half ball in the bowl, then tighten it again. This gives the camera a level horizon without time-consuming adjustment of individual tripod legs.
The upper 3/8″ screw is intended for compatible video heads and supports with a standard 3/8″ socket. The half ball fits a tripod bowl with a 100mm diameter.
The robust aluminium assembly is designed and made in Italy. The package contains the complete 500BALL half ball with its long locking handle.
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