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2024-12-08T13:28:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for long tele lenses.

Very heavy duty head, works with my long tele's with ease

John T.

2020-06-23T08:15:09

Rated 5 out of 5

None better.

Best head on the market for the budget minded DP.

AL R.

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Manfrotto 509HD Specifications

  • Head: Load Capacity

    29 lb (13.1 kg)

  • Head: Counter Balance System

    Yes

  • Head: Quick Release/Wedge Plate

    Yes

  • Legs: Material

    Aluminum

  • Legs: Spreader

    Floor-level

  • Legs: Head Attachment Fitting

    100 mm interface bowl

  • Legs: Leg Stages/Sections

    2-stage / 3-sections

  • Legs: Maximum Height

    62.4" (1,585 mm)

  • Legs: Minimum Height

    12.8" (325 mm)

  • Legs: Center Column

    No

About Manfrotto 509HD Video Head with 545GB Tripod Legs - SKU#1548480

Why settle for less when you can have the best in professional video camera support systems The Manfrotto 509HD Video Head paired with the 545GB Aluminum Twin Leg Tripod offers a comprehensive solution for professional videographers. This high-quality tripod system can comfortably support video camera systems weighing up to 29 lb (13.1 kg), making it an ideal choice for professional video production.

The 509HD Video Head features a 4-step counterbalance mechanism, ensuring optimal balance and facilitating quick setup. Its ergonomic adjustments, easy-link connectors, and lightweight, PVC-free components make it a user-friendly choice for professionals on the go. The head incorporates Bridging Technology with a ball bearing drag system, providing professional-grade stability and precise, smooth movements.

Unique to this model is the Advanced Balancing Recorder (ABR) feature. This electronic tool records the perfect balanced position for your camera equipment, allowing you to recall this position for future use. This significantly reduces the time needed for setting up and balancing your camera system on the tripod head.

The 545GB Aluminum Twin Leg Tripod features a 2-stage design and can support a total load of up to 55 lb (25 kg). Its lightweight aluminum construction ensures a sturdy build while maintaining a manageable weight of 7.7 lb (3.5 kg). The tripod legs' collars can be aligned with single tube tripods, and the built-in 100 mm interface bowl can be adapted to 75 mm half-ball heads.

For enhanced stability, the 545GB tripod legs work in conjunction with a ground-level spreader. The leg section also features quick on-off rubber shoes for better grip on smooth floors. To complete the package, a padded bag is included for convenient storage and transportation of the 545GB tripod legs and 509HD head.

In summary, the Manfrotto 509HD Video Head with 545GB Aluminum Twin Leg Tripod is a robust, versatile, and user-friendly solution for professional videographers seeking superior stability and smooth movements in their video production.

Manfrotto 509HD Video Head with 545GB Tripod Legs - SKU#1548480 Features

  • Complete tripod solution for professional video camera systems
  • Comes in a padded bag for storage and transport
  • Tripod Head: for professional video applications
  • Tripod Head: Load capacity up to 29 lb (13.1 kg)
  • Tripod Head: 4-step counterbalance mechanism ensures optimum balance and helps for quick setup
  • Tripod Head: Ergonomic adjustments and easy-link connectors
  • Tripod Head: Uses light-weight PVC free materials in its components
  • Tripod Head: Bridging Technology with a ball bearing drag system, the tripod head offers professional quality stability as well as precise, smooth movements
  • Tripod Head: Advance Balancing Recorder (ABR) feature can record the perfect balanced position for your camera equipment so that the position can be recalled later on
  • Tripod Head: ABR reduces camera setting up / balancing time
  • Tripod Legs: 2-stage legs
  • Tripod Legs: With total load capacity up to 55 lb (25 kg), the legs comfortably support the 509HD head and professional camera equipment
  • Tripod Legs: Lightweight aluminum construction ensures sturdy built and lightweight (7.7 lb / 3.5 kg) design for a professional video camera tripod
  • Tripod Legs: Collars of the tripod legs can be aligned with single tube tripods
  • Tripod Legs: Floor-level spreader holds the legs in place and offers improved stability
  • Tripod Legs: Quick on-off rubber shoes for better grip on smooth floors
  • Tripod Legs: Built-in 100 mm interface bowl can be adapted to 75 mm half-ball heads

What's in the box:

  • 509HD Video Head
  • Quick Plate
  • 2x Camera Mounting Scews
  • 545GB Tripod Legs
  • Ground Spreader
  • Padded Carry Bag