Bogen 496RC2 Ball Head

Made after 2010-22-23

USED parts are marked as USED, new parts not marked. Where there is a dual listing the one not showing USED is the NEW part.


A1 Quick Release 1/4-20 Screw
A2 Quick Release 3/8 Screw - Replaces by 200PL-14
A3 Quick Release 1/4 Anti-Rotate
A4 Quick Release 3/8 Anti-Rotate
A5 1/4 Thumbscrew
A6 3/8 Thumbscrew

B1 Top Plate Assembly
(includes all C parts)
B2 Ball
B3 QR Receiver Screw

C1 QR Safety Catch
C2 QR Cam Thumb Lever
C3 QR Cam Return Spring
C4 QR Cam Pivot Screw

D1 Main Casting
D2 Control Knob
D3 Drag Control Knob

E1 Base Assembly
E2 Fixed Bearing
E3 Bearing With Spring


Editor note: All versions are interchangeable. Click on the numbered link to see the actual part picture.

These pictures are for illustration Only


Replace the old quick release top plate with a NEW Arca-Swiss AND 200PL quick relase top plate. Allows you to use the same plate on Manfrotto 200PL heads, or Arca-Swiss Compatible heads at the same time. No more switching quick releae plates!