Inside the 501HDV is a powerful new feature that takes its inspiration from our top professional video head models – a fixed counterbalance spring (set for a typical weight of camera + accessories of 2.5kg) that helps ensure both smoother tilt movements and greater equipment safety even when tilt locks are inadvertently left off. The easy-to-reach on/off switch allows the counterbalance system to be disengaged or re-engaged for different filming setups. But from the outside, the first thing that you’ll notice about the new 501HDV video head is its updated design – completely retuned for much improved ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow a more solid grip and better fingertip control. The 501HDV inherits its separate pan and tilt locks, gradual tilt friction adjustment system, fl at base (with standard 3/8” thread), quick release camera plate and repositionable pan bar from its successful predecessor.      

weight	1.60 kg
load capacity	6.00 kg
panoramic rotation	360 °
minimum working temperature	60 °C
maximum working temperature	-10 °C
working height	11.5 cm
color	black
material	aluminum
independent pan lock	yes
tilt drag	1 step plus variable Teflon friction
front tilt	-60° / +90°
quick release	yes
secondary safety system	yes
bubble spirit level (no)	1
pan bars included (no.)	1
pan bar positions	2
plate type	501PL
attachment (bottom)	3/8" female thread
attachment	1/4" and 3/8" screws
pan drag	1 step plus variable Teflon friction
independent tilt lock	yes
additional pan handle	501HLV
sliding travel of plate	58 mm
balance control	one fix spring for 2,5kg camera weight
spring loaded counter balance	yes