Bogen 501HDV PRO VIDEO HEAD

Designed to meet the needs of HDV shooters, the 501HDV features a powerful new feature that takes its inspiration from Manfrotto’s top professional head models – a fixed counterbalance spring – which helps ensure both smoother tilt movements and greater equipment safety, even when the tilt locks are inadvertently left off.

An easy-access on/off switch allows the counterbalance system to be engaged or disengaged for different filming needs and for quick panning and tilting. The 501HDV sports an updated design, which has been created for improved ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow for a more solid grip and better control.  The large knobs – with all controls on the left side of the head – allow for enhanced ease of use. 

In addition, the quick release plate (with standard 3/8” thread) has been redesigned to be flush with the casting so that the camera sits flat on top of the video head. The 501HDV inherits its separate pan and tilt locks, gradual tilt friction adjustment system and repositionable pan bar from its successful predecessor, the 501.

The new 501HDV incorporates many functional and ergonomic updates including:

• Fixed counterbalance spring with an easy-to-reach on/off switch for different shooting setups
• Innovative and ergonomic Pan and Tilt locks for a more solid grip and better fingertip control.
• Tilt +90, -60
• 12 pound weight capacity
• Sliding Quick release plate with safety release button
• Spirit Level
• 3/8" female thread flat base for 75mm tripod mount (Use Manfrotto 3284 half ball)
• Same durability and reliability as the original