This Manfrotto 293 Aluminum Tripod and 494RC2 Quick Release Ball Head has a load capacity of 8.8 lb, extends from 15.2" to 57.9", and weighs 4 lb. Its four leg sections are individually adjustable and are held in place via flip locks.
	
The 494RC2 is a lightweight ball head with a quick-release plate, and a friction control knob that allows micro movements without engaging the head-locking mechanism. A locking mechanism locks the head in both the +90°/-90° tilt positions, and the 360° panning position.
	
	
		
			
Material
			
Aluminum alloy
		
		
			
Maximum Height
			
58" (148 cm)
		
		
			
Maximum Height w/o Column Extended
			
51" (129 cm)
		
		
			
Minimum Height
			
15" (38 cm)
		
		
			
Folded Length
			
21" (53 cm)
		
		
			
Load Capacity
			
9.0 lb (4.0 kg)
		
		
			
Total Weight
			
4.0 lb (2.0 kg) Including head
		
	
	
		
			
Legs
		
		
			
Leg Stages/Sections
			
3/4
		
		
			
Leg Cross Section
			
D-shaped
		
		
			
Independent Leg Spread
			
Yes, 23° and 51°
		
		
			
Leg Lock Type
			
Flip-lever
		
		
			
Leg Tube Diameters
			
Leg sections: 22.5, 19, 15.5, 12 mm
		
		
			
Spiked/Retractable Feet
			
No
		
		
			
Center Brace
			
No
		
		
			
Head Mount Thread Size
			
3/8"-16 Male
		
	
	
		
			
Center Column
		
		
			
Center Column Type
			
Rapid, non-rotating
		
		
			
Center Column Sections
			
1
		
		
			
Reversible Column
			
Yes
		
		
			
Column Cross Section
			
Faceted
		
		
			
Bubble Level
			
No
		
	
	
		
			
Head
		
		
			
Construction
			
Aluminum alloy
		
		
			
Head Type
			
Ball head
		
		
			
Head Attachment Fitting
			
3/8"-16 Female
		
		
			
Quick Release
			
Yes, 200PL-14 plate with 1/4"-20 camera mount
		
		
			
Adjustments
			
Panoramic rotation: 360°
			Lateral tilt: +/- 90°
		
		
			
Load Capacity
			
9.0 lb (4.0 kg)
		
		
			
Dimensions
			
Working height: 3.4" (8.5 cm)
		
		
			
Weight
			
0.7 lb (0.3 kg)