The included Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head is constructed of die-cast aluminum, strong enough to support SLR or DSLR cameras with a medium lens, and 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 included 200PL-14 Plate with 1/4''-20 male threads. Additionally, the quick release has a safety system to prevent an accidental detaching from the head.