501 HDV

Taking its inspiration from our top professional video head models, the 501HDV features 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.

With its improved design, the 501HDV head offers more ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow a more solid grip and better fingertip control.

This head features a secondary security lock so you can't accidentally release the plate (and camera) without meaning to. The lock stops the quick release lever from opening fully.
With a separate lock on each axis of movement, this head can be precisely adjusted, and panning/tracking can be achieved on any axis. Two separate axes of movement - panoramic rotation and front-rear tilt.
The pan bar uses the principle of the lever to use less effort to support and move the weight of your camera and to iron out any jarring or shaking movement between your arm and the camera. Ideal for equipment used in movement - especially videocameras and sport optics / spotting scopes - but also very popular among sports and nature photographers who use long heavy lenses and need to smoothly track moving subjects.
Special Teflon-coated discs (used instead of fluid cartridges) ensure smooth movement and consistent friction of the head.