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501

Fluid Head, Manfrotto, Bogen
Manufacturer
Manfrotto/Bogen

Item details

Maximum Load Capacity: 6.0 kg (13.3 lbs)
Head Height: 11 cm (4.2 inches)
Pan: 360
Pan Drag: 1 step plus variable Teflon friction
Independent Pan Lock: Yes
Pan Handle: 1
Tilt: 90, -60
Tilt Drag: 1 step plus variable Teflon friction
Independent Tilt Lock:Yes
QR Plate Supplied: 501PL
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.4 lbs)

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Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • Adjustable Pan and Tilt drag, Dovetailed sliding plate, Perfect for larger scopes, Easy and positive locks
Cons
  • For its price none
With a large scope ( Nikon ED82A ) this head is significantly better in overall performance than any lower priced fluid head that I have tried. The scope mounting plate gives less bounce when used with a camera and being of a dovetail design is about as positive as you can get.
This head is probably only bettered by heads costing twice as much. (y) (y)
Recommended
Yes
Price
0$
Pros
  • QR Plate, Smooth Panning, Very stable, Position Locking
Cons
  • Size and weight

Item information

Category
Tripods & Heads
Added by
Andy Bright
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Reviews
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Rating
4.50 star(s) 2 ratings

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