Bogen / Manfrotto Pro Video Kit w/351MVB2 Aluminum Tripod Legs, 501 Pro Fluid Head, 75mm Half Ball, Spreader, Shoes & MBAG90P Padded Case
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: ManfrottoModel: 501,351MVB2K
Product features:
- 501 Pro Video Fluid Head
- Quick-release sliding plate with VHS pin, a single pan handle and a flat base with 3/8" tripod mount.
- Adjustable tilt friction knob. Pan handle can be mounted left or right. Optional second handle is available.
- Adjustable pan friction control. Separate pan and tilt locks, built-in spirit level
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Digital camera reviews of Bogen / Manfrotto Pro Video Kit w/351MVB2 Aluminum Tripod Legs, 501 Pro Fluid Head, 75mm Half Ball, Spreader, Shoes & MBAG90P Padded Case
Digital camera Review: A Great Package
Summary: 5 Stars
The most important thing is getting the right tool for the job. If you've got a camera thats less that 6 kilos and are looking to get some super smooth tracking and panning shots for your film/documentary in a variety of conditions then this tripod system is for you.
As mentioned in other reviews a really pleasant surprise is the quality of the padding case which stores the tripod. The whole case is generous padding with dual extra large zips for getting the tripod in and out without any fuss.
The first thing you notice when you open the case and take out the tripod is the great feeling of quality. The tripod has a real solid feeling to it, with nothing feeling like it could easily break. The tripod head was also bigger than expected with the handle grip feeling great in the hand.
In this case the camera being loading onto the tripod is a Canon XL1, and I am happy to report the tripod handles it brilliantly. Panning and tilting smoothness was at a level unachievable by other tripods. All the jerkiness that usually came with quickly moving the camera around was gone. The horizontal and vertical friction control is great and allows you a new level of control as opposed to just being able to lock off the unit. The favorite feature, and certainly a requirement for our team, was the bowl head setup with leveling bubble. This great feature allows you to have the camera perfectly level on uneven ground.
All in all this is a great tripod system thats gives you brilliant results at a reasonable price. If your camera is less than 6 kilos then this quite possibly is the tripod for you. If your camera is bigger I'd recommend getting a larger head that can handle heaver loads.
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