Manfrotto 503HDV,535K 535 MPRO Carbon Fiber Tripod/503HDV Pro Video Head Kit Get Manfrotto 503HDV,535K Price / Buy Online

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The 503HDV,535K is a complete kit for pro DV cameras. The kit consists of the Manfrotto 535 MPRO Three-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod and the 503HDV Pro Video Head.

The Manfrotto MPRO 535 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 535 boasts a robust load capacity of 44 pounds and a maximum height of more than 5.5 feet. Three leg sections allow the MRO 535 to fold down to a closed length of under 29 inches.

The Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Video Head replaces Manfrotto's popular 503 Pro Fluid Head, which was known throughout the video industry as delivering one of the best price/performance ratios of any fluid video head. Continuously striving for perfection, Manfrotto has taken the 503 to the next level. The 503HDV pro fluid head boasts several new features designed specifically for today's HDV shooter and comes equipped with Manfrotto's new multi-spring, adjustable counterbalance system and an improved tilt lock.

The 535 tripod features a new leg angle selector

Manfrotto 535 MPRO Three-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod

The MPRO 535 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 535 is easy to use whether shooting inside or outdoors.

535 MPRO Three-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod Key Features

Newly Designed Leg Angle Selector

The MPRO 535 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 535 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 Bowl Interface

All Terrain Retractable Spiked Metal Feet

Rubber feet with retractable metal spikes help make the versatile MPRO 535 easy-to-use whether shooting inside or outdoors. Use the 535 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

535 MPRO Three-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod Specifications

Finish/Material

Black carbon fiber tubing with magnesium castings

Maximum Height

67.3 inches (171.0 cm)

Minimum Height

10.6 inches (27.0 cm)

Closed Length

28.94 inches (73.5 cm)

Center Column

none

Leg Sections

3

Leg Tube Diameters

34.2, 29.2, 24.8 mm

Leg Angles

23°, 50°, 70°

Foot Type

Rubber with retractable metal spikes

Head Bowl

75mm

Maximum Load Capacity

44.1 lbs. (20.0 kg)

Weight

5.1 lbs. (2.3 kg)

Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Video Head

The Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Video Head replaces Manfrotto's popular 503 Pro Fluid Head, which was known throughout the video industry as delivering one of the best price/performance ratios of any fluid video head. Continuously striving for perfection, Manfrotto has taken the 503 to the next level. The 503HDV pro fluid head boasts several new features designed specifically for today's HDV shooter and comes equipped with Manfrotto's new multi-spring, adjustable counterbalance system and an improved tilt lock.

The 503HDV combines state-of-the-art features into an easy-to-use design. An adjustable switch controls the counterbalance settings, allowing the user to adjust the multi-spring system to accommodate various payloads and for different filming needs. For enhanced ease of use, all of the controls are located on the left side of the head. The 503HDV features large ergonomic locks and knobs, an illuminated LED bubble level, a quick-release sliding plate with VHS pin, a single telescopic pan handle and flat base with 3/8" tripod socket.

503HDV Pro Video Head Key Features

Fluid Movement, Fine-Control Drag Device

The light but positive fluid movement provides exceptionally smooth control, thanks also to its fine-control drag device, which offers continuous adjustment from nearly 0 drag to maximum.

Quick-Release Sliding Plate With VHS Pin

Large Ergonomic Locks and Knobs

Large ergonomic locks and knobs on the 503HDV allow for a more solid grip and better control.

Multi-Spring Adjustable Counterbalance System

The 503HDV pro fluid head comes equipped with Manfrotto's new multi-spring, adjustable counterbalance system. An adjustable switch controls the counterbalance settings, allowing the user to adjust the multi-spring system to accommodate various payloads and for different filming needs. The counterbalance system can be adjusted to four positions ensuring both smoother tilt movements and greater equipment safety.

Pan Handle

Pan handle can be mounted left or right. Optional second handle is available. The pan handle rosette on the 503HDV is fully replaceable, allowing users to change out worn rosette without having to send the head away for repair.

Built-in Illuminated LED Bubble Level

The illuminated LED bubble level makes it easy for shooters to level the camera in low-light conditions.

503HDV Pro Video Head Key Specifications

Maximum Load Capacity

17.6 pounds

Head Height

4.53 inches

Tilt

+90º -60º

Tilt Drag

continuously adjustable from 0 to max level

Independent Tilt Lock

Yes

Pan

360º

Pan Drag

continuosly adjustable from 0 to max level

Independent Pan Lock

Yes

Pan Handle

Telescopic

Balance Control

4 step from 0 to 8.58 pounds

Sliding Travel of Plate

2.28 inches

Bottom Attachment

Flat Base with 3/8-inch female thread to mount on 75mm flat top tripod

Top Attachment

Sliding Quick Release Plate Supplied with 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch camera screw

Temperature Range

-4º F / 140º F

Weight

4.29 pounds

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