Manfrotto 501HDV,536K 536 MPRO Carbon Fiber Tripod/501HDV Pro Video Head Kit Get Manfrotto 501HDV,536K Price / Buy Online

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The 501HDV,536K is a complete kit for pro DV cameras. The kit consists of the Manfrotto 536 MPRO Four-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod and the 501HDV Pro Video Head.

The Manfrotto MPRO 536 Video Tripod is manufactured with the world's most advanced high-performance materials: 100% carbon fiber tubes and magnesium die castings. Manfrotto technology produces an ergonomic, user-friendly video tripod that is incredibly lightweight yet stable, compact, versatile and easy to use. The MPRO 536 boasts a robust load capacity of 55 pounds and a maximum height of more than 6.5 feet. Four leg sections allow the MRO 536 to fold down to a closed length of under 28 inches.

The 501HDV replaces the popular Manfrotto 501 Pro Video Head. It inherits its separate pan and tilt locks, gradual tilt friction adjustment system, flat base (with standard 3/8-inch thread), quick release camera plate and repositionable pan bar from its successful predecessor. Inside the 501HDV is a powerful new feature that takes its inspiration from Manfrotto's top professional video head models -- a fixed counterbalance spring 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.

The 536 tripod features a new leg angle selector

Manfrotto 536 MPRO Four-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod

The MPRO 536 video tripod is designed for the professional videographer or serious amateur and is among the most versatile and easy-to-use video tripods on the market today. With the MPRO's single tube design, new leg angle selectors, improved quick-action leg locks and retractable spiked feet, the versatile MPRO 536 is easy to use whether shooting inside or outdoors.

536 MPRO Four-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod Key Features

Newly Designed Leg Angle Selector

The MPRO 536 tripod features a new leg angle selector, developed for quick, easy and precise leg angle adjustments.

Improved quick-action leg locks

Carbon Fiber Leg Sections With Magnesium Castings

The best tripod is still the one you bring along. Lightweight tripods have not only become a mainstay, they are now a requisite for digital photographers. The trick is to lose weight and maintain maximum support without sacrificing stability, rigidity and reliability. The MPRO 536 is manufactured with the world's most advanced high-performance materials: 100% carbon fiber tubes and magnesium die castings. Manfrotto's carbon fiber tubing is popular among outdoor photographers because it's light in weight, but also more rigid and supports heavier loads than aluminum -- giving it a double advantage. Lightweight magnesium is used for die-cast parts. Magnesium has a 35% lower density than aluminum. Despite its lower weight, magnesium is more rigid than aluminum, and has the same strength per volume.

Improved Quick-Action Leg Locks

Quick-action leg locks allow you to quickly and quietly set the tripod into position. The ergonomics of the quick action leg locks has been greatly improved.

Industry Standard 75mm and 100mm Bowl Interface

The screw-in 75mm / 100mm bowl adaptor will hold both varieties of industry standard half-ball heads.

All Terrain Retractable Spiked Metal Feet

Rubber feet with retractable metal spikes help make the versatile MPRO 536 easy-to-use whether shooting inside or outdoors. Use the 536 outdoors with the spike extended for better grip on soft terrain such as moss and plants, or indoors with the rubber foot covering the spike to avoid damaging floors and to provide stable non-slip support.

Rubber feet with retractable metal spikes

536 MPRO Four-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod Specifications

Finish/Material

Black carbon fiber tubing with magnesium castings

Maximum Height

79.9 inches (203.0 cm)

Minimum Height

10.24 inches (26.0 cm)

Closed Length

27.95 inches (71.0 cm)

Center Column

none

Leg Sections

4

Leg Tube Diameters

39.2, 34.2, 29.2, 24.8 mm

Leg Angles

23°, 50°, 70°

Foot Type

Rubber with retractable metal spikes

Head Bowl

75mm / 100mm

Maximum Load Capacity

55.1 lbs. (25.0 kg)

Weight

7.2 lbs. (3.25 kg)

Manfrotto 501HDV Pro Video Head

Inside the 501HDV is a powerful new feature that takes its inspiration from Manfrotto's top professional video head models -- a fixed counterbalance spring (set for a typical camera plus accessories weight of 5.5 pounds) 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.

1: Pan Lock 2: Pan Friction Control 3: Spirit Level

The 501HDV replaces the popular Manfrotto 501 Pro Video Head. It inherits its separate pan and tilt locks, gradual tilt friction adjustment system, flat base (with standard 3/8-inch thread), quick release camera plate and repositionable pan bar from its successful predecessor.

Manfrotto 501HDV Pro Video Head Key Features

Fluid Movement

The light but positive fluid movement provides exceptionally smooth control through 360º pan and +90º to -60º tilt.

Fixed Counterbalance Spring With On/Off Switch

4: Spring loaded counter balance (ON/OFF) 5: Tilt Friction Knob

Quick-Release Sliding Plate With VHS Pin

Teflon friction Adjustment, Separate Pan and Tilt Locks

The 501HDV Pro Video Head has added Teflon friction adjustment to increase drag and separate pan and tilt locks.

Pan Handle

Pan handle can be mounted left or right. Optional second handle is available.

Built-in Spirit Level

501HDV Pro Video Head Key Specifications

6: Tilt Lock 7: Sliding Plate Safety Release Button 8: Sliding Quick Release Plate

Material / Finish

Black aluminum

Head Height

4.5 inches (11.5 cm)

Frontal Tilt

+90º -60º

Tilt Drag

1 step plus variable Teflon friction

Independent Tilt Lock

Yes

Pan

360º

Pan Drag

1 step plus variable Teflon friction

Independent Pan Lock

Yes

Pan Handle

1 included; additional Pan Handle 501HLV available as an option

Sliding Quick Release Plate

501PL supplied with 3/8" and 1/4" camera screws

Sliding Travel of Plate

2.28 inches (58 mm)

Temperature Range

14º F / 140º F

Maximum Load Capacity

13.2 lbs. (6.0 kg)

Weight

3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg)

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