I have been employing the Manfrotto 501(old style, non-HDV) fluid head with my 20X80 and 25X100mm binoculars due to the fact 2001. The 501 head operates well with optics from ~3 lb to 10 lbs. I learned in regards to the new 701 HDV in late 2008. I was seeking a a lot more compact mount for field use. I liked the concept that the 701 HDV head use exactly the same 501 PL rapid release plate because the 501/503 fluid heads. All of my giant binoculars and spotting scopes have the 501 PL attached. Having the 701 HDV head indicates I can swap optics on different mounts quickly. I ordered the 701 HDV from Amazon/Ace Photo Digital in early March 2009.
Attachment (bottom): 3/8'' female thread; attachment (prime): 1/4'' and 3/8'' screw; balance control: one particular fixed spring for 1.5Kg camera weight; bubble spirit level; color: black; counterbalanced; front tilt: - 60Degree / 90Degree range; height: three.74 in.; independent pan lock; independent tilt lock; load capacity: 8.82 lbs.; material: aluminum; 2 pan bar positions; 1 pan bar included; pan drag: fluid cartridge with fixed drag; panoramic rotation: 360Degree degrees; plate form: 501PL; quick release; sliding travel of plate: two.28 in.; tilt drag: fluid cartridge with fixed drag; weight: 1.83 lbs.; working height: 3.74 in. Silky smooth pan and tilt action. Built in speedy release method. Sliding quick release plate will allow fantastic camera balance. Added pan bar (bought separate) can be attached for further smoothness.
It really is rock solid and silky smooth. I've read some reviews stating that the tiny lever which you turn to lock-in the camera with is a style flaw; so I wanted to add a definitely simple resolution. If you get the head, you will push that lever and it is going to get tight when it pretty a lot touches the bottom of the camera. This tends to make it very complicated to loosen, for the reason that you can not get in there along with your finger to push it down. I've even read that many people often carry a flathead screwdriver to pry it open. That is just silly. Here's a 30 second repair. All you'll need is an allen important.
Created specifically to assistance the latest prosumer and skilled light compact HD camcorders, the 701HDV delivers an updated design, which has been produced for enhanced ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow for any far more solid grip and superior control, a better fluidity thanks to improved internal fluid cartridges, a double pan- bar rosette and also a larger sliding plate to optimize the position on the camera considering its centre of gravity. The 701 HDV is fairly compact in comparison with my 501 head. I would estimate just over 1/2 the volume. Fluid motion is incredibly smooth. Much greater than the 728 digi tripod/head I purchased some years back. Fixed counter balance spring works quite effectively for my 3.five lb bino. I was not planning to work with this head with my heavier optics however the 701 HDV functions fine with bigger binoculars up to my 8.five lb 25X100. ( to my surprise).
Take out the little screw that holds on this teardrop-shaped lever, pull it off, and rotate it 90 degrees counter-clockwise and put it back on. Now when it becomes tight, it is going to not be hitting the bottom of the camera. The 501 Plate permits about 3 inch of fore and aft balance. Works substantially much better than Bogen heads applying the 3157 PL. This compact fluid head are going to be substantially a lot easier to carry inside the field in than the larger 501 head (rated for 13.two lbs). I strategy to add a second pan deal with to make panning even less complicated.
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