Manfrotto 525MVB Light Weight Pro Video Tripod Kit with 519 Pro Fluid Video Head & Padded Tripod Bag

Similar to the 515MVB, but with a 75mm bowl, the 525MVB is a two-stage, lightweight, high-tensile aluminum tripod that is extremely rigid and stable. Ithas a die-cast aluminum shoulder with a built-in 75mm interface bowl, adjustableleg lock levers for reliability and safety in the field, and a floor level spreader which aids in tripod leg angle setting.

The lowest leg section has twin metal spiked feet. The tripod can also be equipped with optional spiked feet shoes, different types of dollies, and two models of mid-level spreader.

The 525MVB is designed for heads with a 75mm ball; however, for use with flat based video heads, such as the Manfrotto 503 Pro Video Head, a 3284 Ball is necessary.

The 519 is the first PRO FLUID VIDEO HEAD in the world with an interchangeable and adjustable counterbalance spring! It's a fact that not all video cameras weigh the same; mini DV cameras may weigh only 2 lbs while professional grade DV cameras can weigh upwards of 22 lbs.

This means professionals have as many equipment options as they do shooting styles, utilizing a wide range of different cameras including MINI DV, DVCAM, HD, ENG, and 16mm. Combined with numerous accessories, many of these setups can quickly overload video heads.

Understanding the problem that professional videographers face, Manfrotto has developed the 519, a compact yet heavy duty fluid video head capable of counterbalancing payloads anywhere between 3.3 lbs to 20 lbs, andsupporting up to 22 lbs.

Combining both features will allow videographers to easily interchange a vast array of cameras of various weights, a well as quickly fine tune the perfect balance point of whatever camera being used, all with just one head!

In addition, fluid drag is easily controlled with a large continuous variable numbered knob in seven click-stop increments. Drag can be adjusted from the highest possible setting to nearly zero, allowing for the finest control through 360º pan, and +90º to -90º tilt.