The Manfrotto 492 Micro Ball Head is a 2.6 Inch tall, aluminum support with a load capacity of 5kgs. The head has a single ergonomic locking knob that controls the ball and pan movements at the same time. The head has a cut notch on the side that allows you to position the camera at a 90° angle, and the camera attaches to head via its 1/4"-20 mounting thread.