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Revision as of 15:27, 23 April 2007 by BirdDB (talk | contribs) (New page: thumb|200px|right|501 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 Ind...)
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501

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)

Content and images originally posted by Andy Bright

Reviews

rka's review

Pros

  • QR Plate
  • Smooth Panning
  • Very stable
  • Position Locking

Cons

  • Size and weight

Don Hoey's review

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)

Pros

  • Adjustable Pan and Tilt drag
  • Dovetailed sliding plate
  • Perfect for larger scopes
  • Easy and positive locks

Cons

  • For its price none
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