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Manfrotto 501HDV
8.3 out of 10

Manfrotto 501HDV

The Manfrotto 501HDV,535K kit contains the Manfrotto 501 HDV Ser Read more

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Overall 8
8.0

Manfrotto 501HDV Tripod

Soderlund Studios, J&R
14 May 2010
  • Summary: I recently purchased the Manfrotto 501HDV-351MVB Video Tripod. It was an amazing investment. [...] I then whent and shot some test footage down on the cape cod canal.
  • Pros: Easy Set up, Good Stability, Unfolds Quickly
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Overall 8
8.0

great tripod

limbless productions, J&R
7 May 2010
  • Summary: The tripod is wonderful for shooting video both in and outdoors, whether professionally or if you are just goofing around
  • Pros: Easily Adjusted, Good Footing, Lightweight, Locks In Tight, Smooth Movement
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Overall 10
10

Extremely Satisfied...

aideM, J&R
25 September 2009
  • Summary: Great Product - probably the absolute best tripod you can buy for [$]
  • Pros: Compact, Easily Adjusted, Good Footing, Lightweight, Locks In Tight, Smooth Movement
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Overall 8
8.0

great tripod for the buck

Southbound89, B&H Photo
17 March 2009
  • Summary: We use this product to shoot video with small to medium size DV cameras (i.e. JVC GY-DV100). What's great about it is that it is portable, lightweight, fairly easy to use...
  • Pros: Easy to operate, Lightweight, Smooth Fluid Head, Sturdy
  • Cons: Setup is a little awkward
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Overall 10
10

Great Quality Head for HDV Cameras

BMC, B&H Photo
11 March 2009
  • Summary: I've always put my money on Bogen/Manfrotto and I was not disappointed with the 501HDV. A very fluid head at a great price compared with the 503HDV.
  • Pros: Good Stability, Large Range of Motion
  • Cons: Heavy
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Overall 10
10

Great Tripod!

MIDIMan, B&H Photo
8 March 2009
  • Summary: I own 2 of these, and use them with an HMC-150 and a DVC-200 (full size) camera. Pans and tilts are very smooth, and you can adjust the resistance to suit your own...
  • Pros: Smooth action, Versatile
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Overall 10
10

Great Head for Sony HDR-FX1

John, B&H Photo
4 March 2009
  • Summary: Tried using the original 501 several years ago, but didn't like how jerky it was. Then went with the lighter 3130 tripod head which worked smoother,but required constant...
  • Pros: Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
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Overall 10
10

Awesome Product

REJJ, B&H Photo
2 March 2009
  • Summary: As a videography enthusiast, I primarily use this head on my jib arm to control camera movement. The head was large and heavier than expect but that's a plus.
  • Pros: Attaches Firmly, Durable, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion
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Overall 8
8.0

Smooth Action Yet Portable!

Will Stout, B&H Photo
26 February 2009
  • Summary: I use this head with a small hand camera with a wide angle lens attached. The rigs weight is about 5lbs.
  • Pros: Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
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Overall 8
8.0

Good tripod

RMJones, B&H Photo
5 February 2009
  • Summary: This is a good tripod for the price. Bogen/Manfrotto are well know names in the industry and this product proves why.
  • Pros: Smooth Fluid Head
  • Cons: A little Heavy
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