Manfrotto MH494-BH is a compact aluminium ball head with a 9 kg payload for cameras and smaller video rigs. Independent pan lock, friction control and the 200PL-PRO quick-release plate compatible with RC2 and Arca speed up framing and moving between setups. The side cut-out enables portrait orientation without extra accessories.
Manfrotto MH494-BH is a compact aluminium ball head with a 9 kg payload for cameras and smaller video rigs. Independent pan lock, friction control and the 200PL-PRO quick-release plate compatible with RC2 and Arca speed up framing and moving between setups. The side cut-out enables portrait orientation without extra accessories.

MH494-BH is an aluminium ball head with a 9 kg safety payload, independent pan lock and friction control. Its 200PL-PRO plate works in Manfrotto RC2 quick release and Arca-compatible clamps.
Separate ball, friction and pan controls help position the camera precisely. −90° to +40° tilt and the side cut-out make switching to portrait orientation straightforward.


The 40 mm flat base and 10 cm height keep the setup compact. The head weighs 330 g; the catalog filter rounds this to 0.3 kg.
These items match the product’s actual connection and intended use.
| Manufacturer: | Manfrotto |
| Category: | Ball heads |
| Payload | 9 |
| Weight | 0.3kg |
| Ball Type | Flat base |
| Max height | 10cm |
| Tirpod Payload | 9kg |
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