Manfrotto Ball Joint Photo-Video 055M8 with fast shoe type Q5 - Magnesium

The innovative photo-video ball joint has been developed to be the ideal solution for the new HD DSLRs camera with built-in video functions. With a single product it is possible to have both the advantages of an extraordinary photographic ball joint and a full-featured video ball joint. The unique photo-video selector makes the switch from photo taking to video recording quick and immediate, experiencing the best of both worlds. Photo ball joint mode provides speed and freedom in all directions of motion, such as in a ball joint, in combination with precise, smooth and controlled movement never experienced before, thanks to fluid cartridges and adjustable counterbalance control. In video mode, it works as a video ball joint allowing precise movement horizontally (pan) and tilt (tilt) with all typical video settings, including friction control. The moving lever is reversible for left-handed or right-handed users, and can be removed quickly when not used or in transport to fix it on a leg of the tripod thanks to the included clip.

• Weight 1,280kg
• Weight supported 7kg