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Old 01-04-2010, 06:00 PM
Digby
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MANFROTTO 501 HDV Fluid Head (WITHDRAWN)

Selling my Manfrotto 501 HDV Fluid Head.( Does not include Tripod)

Specifications
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

Coupled with a good quality camera tripod, it makes for a very portable visual platform for either a small to midsize refractor,or the likes of a Celestron C6. Smooth pan and tilt, 360 degree action.
Yes, it makes a great mount for large Bino's.
In excellent condition.

Price: $220.00 plus postage
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Last edited by xstream; 13-04-2010 at 08:05 AM.