ball and socket

ball and socket mn486rcd - Manfrotto Tripod, "Tripod of the Year"
The 3-section 190CXPRO3 is extremely light weight and has great rigidity, combined with professional features such as the patented Q90° center column system for quick vertical-horizontal movements, an integrated leveling bubble on the magnesium top plate, 100% carbon fiber tubes (including the center column) and magnesium die castings.