Would the 520BALL leveler be a meaningful addition to the Manfrotto 504 head-535 leg combination? The 535 legs are described as having a 75mm bowl. Th
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I've used this half ball on the 535 legs without any issues. The 504 head itself can't be mounted to it, however, if you have a fluid head with a flat base (or a slider/jib) you can mount them to this.
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Definitely you need the pan tilt head, a way to level-the ball, and the tripod
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You have to purchase a ball head separately. Manfrotto has many to choose from. Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 484RC2by Manfrotto
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The plates aren't based on the tripod. You have to buy a head separately. That should come with a couple of plates. This tripod isn't intended to be connected to the camera directly. Any Manfrotto ball head would work perfect and they sell these legs with different heads as a combo package.
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Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate. I have this on multiple tripods, monopods and stabilizers for quick camera change outs.This ball head was used for my slider and works well.
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The head on the FC-270A is a standard sized 75mm half-ball video head. Yes it can be mounted on a slider, but you will need a 75mm bowl mount. As for the Vanguard tripod, I am sure it could be adapted for it, but it seems like that would be unwieldy.
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i returned mine. the legs are pretty unstable. i got a manfrotto 535 set and it's a million times more stable. i wouldn't even waste your time with these thin aluminum legs...
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At the point where the head would be mounted: 47.25". But since you'll have to attach some kind of head (mine is a Manfrotto 322RC2) the total height is more like 52". With the center post extended fully the height to the top of the head is about 62.75".
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I would recommend it for sure because the tripod is hard to get level and the ball head has a level on it. You will have less frustration adjusting the ball head than trying to get the flexible legs adjusted.
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Yes, No Problem. This Manfrotto is built well, NOT lightweight but really strong !!
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Hi,It should adapt to any 75mm bowl tripod, though as this is a fairly hefty unit, the tripod should be also. Mine is attached to a Takahashi FC telescope tripod via the Manfrotto 325N Video Head Adapter Bowl as a mount for using 70mm astronomical binoculars for star gazing. Very stable mount with smooth operation.
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It looks like the Manfrotto MVM500A Aluminum Fluid Monopod with 500 Head (Black) already had a set of 'feet' on the unit. Why would you want to use something different that what comes with the system? See link: http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-MVM500A-Aluminum-Fluid-Monopod/dp/B00CBB5E3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430440510&sr=8-1&keywords=manfrotto+mvm500a (if the link doesn't work - copy and paste or just search for Manfrotto MVM500A and see what it looks like at Amazon).
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Maximum height is 52 inches and with the center column extended an additional of 10 inches a total of 62 inches. The weight of the tripod legs is 3.1/4 lbs. I added the Manfrotto 804RC2 head with a weight of 1.3/4 lbs. a total weight of less than 5 lbs. This explains why the shipping weight is only 4lbs. because you are only buying the tripod legs which is less than 4 lbs. If you are buying both the tripod legs and head then it is a different story. I love my tripod legs as it is so light.
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I have the MVH502AH (not sure about the size of the MVT502AM). My MVH502AH is much bigger than the MVM500A monopod head. I use my monopod for outdoor shooting -- although it is somewhat heavy, but a totally fantastic monopod. My tripod is the Monfrotto 055 (very heavy for inside video work) with the MVH502AH head and the plates are interchangeable although one is a little smaller than the other and the two heads work a little differently.
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That is a set of 2 leg levelers. You will want to get a box of self taping sheet metal screws to install the levelers .
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Hey there.First you should know I wound up returning my Jib. The head locked and I wasn't able to use it anymore. How long have you been using it? Have you had any issues with it being hard to pan or tilt? To answer your question.The release plate for the Manfrotto 501 is DIFFERENT from the one on the jib arm.
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This listing only includes the tripod legs. You will need to buy a ball mount head separately.
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Can't say for sure what others are using the horizontal head mounts for, but I have used them for attaching ball heads. The swivel part of the ball head is usually turned up 90 degrees and locked, allowing the fastening of a microphone, digital audio recorder, small camcorder, etc. I have saved a couple of event videos by simply running two camcorders simultaneously. I'm sure the possibilities could go on and on. It might be noted that Manfrotto has a more expensive version of this horizontal bar, and it, too, has the threaded rod attachment points on each end as well. Hope this helps a bit. Can't say for sure what others are using the horizontal head mounts for, but I have used them for attaching ball heads. The swivel part of the ball head is usually turned up 90 degrees and locked, allowing the fastening of a microphone, digital audio recorder, small camcorder, etc. I have saved a couple of event videos by simply running two camcorders simultaneously. I'm sure the possibilities could go on and on. It might be noted that Manfrotto has a more expensive version of this horizontal bar, and it, too, has the threaded rod attachment points on each end as well. Hope this helps a bit.