Manfrotto 501HDV
USD249.00
Stock : Available
Inside the 501HDV is a powerful new feature that takes its inspiration from our top professional video head models – a fixed counterbalance spring (set for a typical weight of camera + accessories of 2.5kg) that helps ensure both smoother tilt movements and greater equipment safety even when tilt locks are inadvertently left off. The easy-to-reach on/off switch allows the counterbalance system to be disengaged or re-engaged for different filming setups. But from the outside, the first thing that you’ll notice about the new 501HDV video head is its updated design – completely retuned for much improved ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow a more solid grip and better fingertip control. The 501HDV inherits its separate pan and tilt locks, gradual tilt friction adjustment system, fl at base (with standard 3/8” thread), quick release camera plate and repositionable pan bar from its successful predecessor.
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- This head features a secondary security lock so you can't accidentally release the plate (and camera) without meaning to. The lock stops the quick release lever from opening fully.
- With a separate lock on each axis of movement, this head can be precisely adjusted, and panning/tracking can be achieved on any axis.
- Two separate axes of movement - panoramic rotation and front-rear tilt.
- The pan bar uses the principle of the lever to use less effort to support and move the weight of your camera and to iron out any jarring or shaking movement between your arm and the camera. Ideal for equipment used in movement - especially videocameras and sport optics / spotting scopes - but also very popular among sports and nature photographers who use long heavy lenses and need to smoothly track moving subjects.
- Special Teflon-coated discs (used instead of fluid cartridges) ensure smooth movement and consistent friction of the head.
Weight: 1.60 kg
Load capacity: 6.00 kg
Panoramic rotation: 360 °
Minimum working temperature: 60 °C
Maximum working temperature: -10 °C
Working height: 11.5 cm
Color: black
Material: aluminum
Independent pan lock: yes
Tilt drag: 1 step plus variable Teflon friction
Front tilt: -60° / +90°
Quick release: yes
Secondary safety system: yes
Bubble spirit level (no): 1
Pan bars included (no.): 1
Pan bar positions: 2
Plate type: 501PL
Attachment (bottom): 3/8" female thread
Attachment: 1/4" and 3/8" screws
Pan drag: 1 step plus variable Teflon friction
Independent tilt lock: yes
Additional pan handle: 501HLV
Sliding travel of plate: 58 mm
Balance control: one fix spring for 2,5kg camera weight
Spring loaded counter balance: yes
