Specifications

WHY FLUID HEAD?
Manfrotto’s “pan & tilt movement” technology used for its complete range of semi-professional and professional video head is
based on a system of cartridges fi lled with a specifi c “silicone fl uid”. This technology provide the smooth and constant movement
behaviour, needed to achieve “shake free” images while panning and tilting during all type of video shooting sessions.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY LOAD CAPACITY?
This is a technical specifi cation that sometime has been confused with the counterbalance load capacity of our heads so we feel
is important to draw a distinction. The value we claim as the “load capacity” refers to the capability of the head locking brakes to
hold the weight of the camera at any tilt or pan angles needed to lock the camcorder in position.
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY COUNTERBALANCE?
Counterbalance is achieved using a system of springs inside the head, which help to keep the camera from rolling forwards or
backwards under its own weight when the video head is tilted. This system facilitates the cameraman to achieve smoother tilt
movements. Manfrotto Video heads are supplied depending on the models with fi xed or variable counterbalance spring. When is
fi xed the spring is set to a specifi c counterbalance weight while when variable the spring can be adjusted in order to operate from
a minimum to a maximum value.
MANFROTTO DRAG SYSTEM
Manfrotto drag technology provide accurate camera control in all conditions. Depending on the models of heads it is possible to
choose between fi xed and continuous adjustment. The fi xed drag provides a constant friction action.
The continuous drag adjustment allows you to select the level of drag you need and to work the way you choose, rather than
having to select from predetermined levels as with stepped drag systems. This solution do not oblige you to accept compromise
on rapid and repeatable set-up but will help you to achieve always perfect framing and control.
MANFROTTO INTERCHANGEABLE SLIDING PLATES
All Manfrotto heads are equipped with sliding and interchangeable camera plates. The possibility to adjust the camera plate by
sliding it allows balancing the camera on the head and reducing to the minimum the effort while tilting it forward and backward.
The interchangeable mechanism let replace the camera with another one very fast or after having remove it from the head, to
hold it with your hands, mount it on a monopod, a crane or, a shoulder mount system by using the universal quick release mount
adapter. Plate sliding movement instead ensure that the camera load be accurately balance above the head.
VIDEO HEADS
The following chart gives suggestions on how to combine our heads with your camcorder depending the different type/format of
camcorder you use.
100 mm half bowl
Mini DV
Mini DV
Micro DV, Mini DV
DVD
Micro DV, Mini DV
DVD
Continuous
variable
75 mm half bowl
Continuous
variable
3/8” female thread
Continuous
variable
3/8” female thread
Fixed plus variable
Tefl on friction
3/8” female thread
Fixed 3/8” female thread
Fixed 3/8” female thread
Three 1/2” or 2/3”
Three 1/3”
Three 1/3”
One 1/4”
One 1/4”
Three 1/2” or 2/3”
From 4 to 10.5kg
From 4 to 10.5kg
From 2 to 8kg
From 2 to 8kg
From 1 to 3kg
From 1 to 2.5kg
From 4 to 10.5kg
Professional ENG
Professional ENG
Professionel
Professional
Prosumer
Prosumer
Professional ENG
10
8
6
4
2
16
Variable
interchangeable
from 1 to 9
Fixed 7.5
Fixed 2.5
Fixed 2.5
Fixed 7.5
-
-
+90° -90°
+90° -60°
+90° -60°
+90° -60°
+90° -60°
+90° -75°
+75° -75°
Continuous
variable
526
519
516
503
501HDV
701RC2
700RC2
DV - DV cam - DVC Pro
DIGI Beta - Betacam SP
Betacam SX
Three 1/2” or 2/3”
DV - DV cam - DVC Pro
DIGI Beta - Betacam SP
Betacam SX
DV - DV cam - DVC Pro
DIGI Beta - Betacam SP
Betacam SX
Number and
size of CCD
Camcorder
Weight
End User
Load Capacity
in kg
Counter
Balance in kg
Tilt
Range
Type
of drag
Format
Head to tripod
attach
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DIGITAL CAMCORDER MODELS
HEADS SPECIFICATIONS
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