The Manfrotto 536 is a carbon fiber 4-section tripod. This tripod offers lightweight construction and 100 or 75mm bowl attachment.
The Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with 75mm Half-Ball is an affordable yet remarkably full-featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and a half-ball for precise leveling on a corresponding tripod. The 502HD comes in two versions -- the "A" ball-base version, which this one is, and the "AH" flat-base version, which is separately available.
Also featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology (inherited from the 509HD and 504HD heads), the 502HD is designed for executing cinematic moves with compact camcorders and DSLR video cameras. The weight limit is 12.2 lb and counterbalance supports up to 8.8 lb. The balance plate's 3.27" range allows you to correct for uneven payloads that might be due to matte boxes or exotic DSLR rig configurations.
The bridging technology ensures that the pan friction control is intuitive and easy to set, but also protected against knocks. There are of course independent locks for pan and tilt, and drag for both is selectable in a continuous range from zero to the max level. This allows you to operate the head in a confident, smooth manner using the included pan bar.
Center column | No center column |
Closed length | 27.95 in |
Color | Black |
Head bowl | 75/100mm |
Leg angles | 23°. 50°. 70° |
Leg cross-section | Round |
Leg sections | 4 number |
Legs tube diameter | 39.2 - 34.2 - 29.2 - 24.8 |
Load capacity | 55.11 lbs |
Material | Carbon fiber tubing + magnesium castings |
Maximum height | 79.92 in |
Minimum height | 10.24 in |
Weight | 7.16 lbs |
Warranty | Manfrotto 2 years warranty + 3 additional years after registering online or by sending registration card |
MVH502HD
Load Capacity | 12.2 lb static weight (5.5 kg) Counterbalance supports 8.8 lb (4 kg) |
Diameter/Thread | 75mm half ball 3/8"-16 thread to which half ball connects |
Counter Balance System | Spring-loaded |
Counter Balance Range | One fixed spring for 8.8 lb (4 kg) camera weight |
Center of Gravity | Not specified by manufacturer |
Quick Release/Wedge Plate | 504PLONG plate with 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screws |
Balance Plate | 504PLONG plate slides 3.27" (83.0 mm) |
Tilt Drag | Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level |
Tilt Range | -80° to +90° tilt range front to back |
Tilt Lock | Yes |
Spring Loaded Counter Balance | Yes |
Pan Drag | Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level |
Pan Range | 360° |
Pan Lock | Yes |
Pan Bar | 1 included 2 possible positions |
Leveling Bubble/Illuminated | Yes/not specified by manufacturer |
Material | Aluminum |
Color | Black |
Temperature Range | -4 to +104 °F (-20 to +60 °C) |
Height | 5.91" (15.0 cm) |
Weight | 3.97 lb (1.8 kg) |
Reviews Manfrotto 536 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with 75mm Half-Ball