Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC5 Rapid Connect Plate (501PL)
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PART # 468MGRC5
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Hydrostatic ball head with RC5 rapid connect system.
SPECIFICATIONS
Attachment |
3/8" female thread attachment type | |
Ball Friction Setting |
yes | |
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Color |
black color |
Independent Pan Lock |
yes | |
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Lateral Tilt |
-90° / +90° tilt range |
Material |
magnesium | |
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Panoramic Rotation |
360 ° |
Patent |
pat. pending | |
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Plate Type |
quick release sliding plate - with 2x1/4" and 2x3/8" screws + vhs pin |
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Quick Release |
yes |
Secondary Safety System |
yes | |
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Load Capacity |
26.46 lbs |
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Weight |
1.63 lbs |
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Working Height |
12.0 |
PRODUCT FEATURES
accurate degree markingsAccurate degree markings on rotation axes allow for precise positioning of the camera. |
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ball frictionSeparate control for pre-setting the friction of the ball when unblocked. |
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repositionable ratchet leverA repositionable ratchet means that the locking lever's action will never be blocked either open or closed by interference with the camera body, tripod shoulder, etc. Simply pull the lever outwards and it's free to be positioned more comfortably without affecting the locking mechanism; then you can continue tightening or loosening the knob. |
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secondary security lockThis 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. |
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separate pan lockA separate lock on the panoramic axis allows for rotation adjustment or panning to be carried out without losing framing. |
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sturdy all-metal constructionSturdy all-metal construction. |
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double 90° grooveThe double 90° groove (one on each side of the head) means switching from landscape to portrait is convenient however you're set up. |
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ergonomicErgonomic and easy to use. |
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weight-saving constructionMaterials, design and construction techniques have been carefully selected to help save weight without sacrificing stability or strength. |
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hydrostatic locking mechanismThe Hydrostat ball locking system is based on a chamber containing fluid, which, when pressurized by the tightening of the lock knob, exerts an even locking force on the ball. The evenness of the force applied by this system compared to the traditional mechanical blocking technique is what gives this head its remarkable load capacity. The Hydrostat system also reduces framing deviation during blocking for greater accuracy. |
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hydrostatic locking systemHydrostatic Locking System |
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low center of gravityBy keeping the head and camera mounting plate as low as possible, the camera is kept safely closer to the tripod's center of gravity for more stable support. |
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