Manfrotto 504HD Video Head (Black),1 x 1 x 1 inches
Color | Black |
Brand | Manfrotto |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Item Weight | 2.9 Kilograms |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 5.5 Pounds |
About this item
- 4-step counterbalance system ensures a quick set-up with optimal balance
- Ball Bearing drag system for precise, smooth movements
- High rigidity structure delivers maximum response and strength
- Ergonomic controls for easy use in all conditions
- Light-weight modern materials for optimum balance of strength and weight
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compatible devices | Camera | Camera, Camcorder, Monitor | Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera |
max. recommended weight | 5.5 pounds | 10 kilograms | 10 kilograms | 8 kilograms | 17.6 pounds | 277 grams |
weight | 2.9 kilograms | 49.6 ounces | 1200 grams | 2022 grams | 2.47 kilograms | 9.81 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 15.7 x 8.5 x 8.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.38 pounds |
ASIN | B003FGWKH2 |
Item model number | 504HD |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #782 in Tripod Heads |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 1, 2008 |
Manufacturer | Manfrotto |
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Product Description
The 504HD offers a perfect balance between design and performance. The bridge design improves the head’s rigidity, and its PAN friction control is fast, simple to fine-tune and protected from knocks. All structural components are made from aluminum, with the PAN axis rotation unit using ball bearings to obtain smooth, totally vibration-free controlled movements that can be directly adjusted using the head’s FDS variable friction system. FDS on both the PAN and TILT axes also ensures that the head works perfectly at all temperatures, with all types of equipment and under all loads. The 504HD has been designed to offer a load capacity of up to 16.3 lb, making it suitable for a huge range of equipment. The CBS counterbalance system has four presets for camera weights 5.5 lb, 11 lb and 16.3 lb. Leveling the head is easy thanks to the 75 mm diameter half ball and the back-lit bubble level. Two 3/8” threads on the top plate allow accessories to be directly and securely attached to the head, cutting down on set-up time and keeps your camera hot shoe free.
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Customers like the sturdiness, quality, smoothness, value, and weight of the camera support. They mention that it's built to last, provides solid, reliable, and repeatable pans and tilts, and that the "Bridge" technology keeps the weight down while providing ample. Customers also like the appearance, ease of adjusting, and fluid.
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Customers are impressed with the sturdiness of the camera support. They say it's a rock solid piece of engineering, built to last, and provides reliable, repeatable pans and tilts. Customers also say it provides solid, reliable, and repeatable panning and tilting.
"...Right out of the box, I was blown away at the build quality and beautiful design of the 504HD...." Read more
"...The 504 is pretty solid - heavier than some alternatives - but that tends to be a good thing when you want support...." Read more
"...Everything is nice and smooth with this head it's a very nice item and with the 535 or 536 legs you have a completely professional setup, albeit a..." Read more
"Rock solid piece of engineering. The head is butter smooth. I am using it primarily for shooting DSLR video...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera support. They mention that the head works well, has excellent functionality, and makes a great combo. Some reviewers also mention that it grinds when they tilt it.
"...Nonetheless it works great...." Read more
"Excellent head and great functionality with only one exception: it grinds quite loudly when you tilt it...." Read more
"...Value isn’t great becaus manfotto so expensive but the head works well...." Read more
"...Counter balance system works great on my Sony FS100." Read more
Customers appreciate the smoothness of the camera support. They mention that it is super slick and able to make every move super smooth.
"...and tilt drag controls, the adjustable control arm, and the buttery smooth mechanics, this investment was well worth the money spent...." Read more
"...The 504HD is good and smooth, has easy adjustments, and works with larger cameras. Plus it has threaded holes for attaching side arms...." Read more
"...Everything is nice and smooth with this head it's a very nice item and with the 535 or 536 legs you have a completely professional setup, albeit a..." Read more
"...This set up works fast, and smooth. I also ordered an extra left sided pan handle for an even smoother pan...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera support. They mention that it is worth every penny.
"...arm, and the buttery smooth mechanics, this investment was well worth the money spent...." Read more
"...Coupled with the Miller Solo carbon fiber legs it is a very nice, cheap system...able to handle its task with ease and tough enough to last a while...." Read more
"...This head is a steal at the current price when compared to other models/brands with similar features...." Read more
"...Because the price was good, I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did.Panning and tilting is very smooth with very little backlash...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the camera support. They mention that the weight is no problem, and the "Bridge" technology keeps the weight down while providing ample.
"...I thought would be a downfall, actually were non issues - it really isn't heavy (go use a Ronford for a while if you think it is) and there is no..." Read more
"...For lightweight and portable, try the fluid video monopod Manfrotto makes." Read more
"...I've had the Canon 400mm 2.8 on this and the weight is no problem...." Read more
"...handle very much and the "Bridge" technology keeps the weight down while providing ample adjustment and butter smooth motion in both..." Read more
Customers appreciate the elegant design of the camera support.
"...quick release plate, could I truly appreciate just what an elegant feat of design it really is...." Read more
"...Coupled with the Miller Solo carbon fiber legs it is a very nice, cheap system...able to handle its task with ease and tough enough to last a while...." Read more
"...like a Sachtler, but also an illuminated bubble level, and it looks sexy...." Read more
Customers find the ease of adjusting the camera support to be a great feature. They mention that it keeps the weight down while providing ample adjustment and butter smooth motion in the tilt drag controls, the adjustable control arm, and the longer plate and head.
"...With the easy to use pan and tilt drag controls, the adjustable control arm, and the buttery smooth mechanics, this investment was well worth the..." Read more
"...The 504HD is good and smooth, has easy adjustments, and works with larger cameras. Plus it has threaded holes for attaching side arms...." Read more
"...the "Bridge" technology keeps the weight down while providing ample adjustment and butter smooth motion in both axes...." Read more
Customers like the fluid of the camera support. They say it is a superb fluid head for a great price, and is big, solid, and fluid.
"This is a great fluid head. Provides solid, reliable, repeatable pans and tilts. Very happy with my purchase...." Read more
"well worth it - big, solid and fluid. very professional and worth every penny. get one today ! ! !" Read more
"superb fluid head for a great price..." Read more
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Take it from me, if you're looking to not only increase your production value but confidently secure your camera setup, this is the way to go!
But in recent years cameras have gotten smaller and lighter - and better. A Canon C300 doesn't need anything like as big a tripod and with some of our film shoots now using only these smaller cameras, we needed a lightweight tripod.
Reviews can be a mixed blessing - research into a lightweight system left me more confused than anything - the new Ace systems looked good - but I already had a set of good fiber legs with a 75mm bowl and the Ace doesn't come as a head-only option. I'm no fan of Libec or Vinten, having used some of their systems in the past and the Miller options were just too expensive to be justified for the occasional, small camera only C300 shoots.
Manfrotto has gotten better over the years - but the 503HDV head we had lying around is just lousy. Which left the 504 - though many reviews I found were pretty damning.
But Amazon has a good returns policy so if it really was as bad as reviewed elsewhere then at least I could send it back.
The 504 is pretty solid - heavier than some alternatives - but that tends to be a good thing when you want support. The controls are easy and positive (unlike some systems where they're mushy and you find yourself over tightening just to be sure of a lock).
With a C300 and 70-200 lens the head is more than good enough to provide smooth and stable moves, no vibration, no stickiness in the pans. It handles everything with ease - anyone who has used a camera on a video head barely able to support it knows how nervous that can make a day's filming. The 504 has no issues with the C300.
Couple of niggling things about it...
The locking 'handle' that secures it to the bowl is horrible - very poor design - way too long, too narrow. I much prefer a short wide fixing as used on the top end Sachtlers. Also the screw thread is about 3 times too long - takes an age to fix the damn thing. Though this is probably essential because of the long handle design - a shorter thread would be at risk from the leverage inherent in the handle length.
The counter balance system was on the highest position for the C300 which surprised me - would have hoped for a bit more play since the C300 is not that heavy and way below the max weight for the head. I suspect it wouldn't handle a fully rigged F3 or similar with cages, external power and recorder.
Other aspects which I thought would be a downfall, actually were non issues - it really isn't heavy (go use a Ronford for a while if you think it is) and there is no backlash in panning.
Coupled with the Miller Solo carbon fiber legs it is a very nice, cheap system...able to handle its task with ease and tough enough to last a while. And so lightweight it can be carried around on just one finger. After years of tripods weighing a minimum of 20 pounds, that's a nice change.
I own a Benro BV Tripod and expected, since the two brands are often compared to one another, with the Manfrotto being more costly, that the Manfrotto would at least work as well as the Benro. I couldn't have been more wrong!
When testing the Manfrotto 504HD for the first time, I notice what sounded like ballbearings grinding when tilting. I could also feel the handle vibrating as a result of the grinding. The grinding would defiantly be picked up by a quality mic that was close to the camera, especially on a sound stage. If all I shot were music videos, this wouldn't be an issues, however, for the cost, I couldn't justify the limited usability of this head as a result of the noise it emits.
Because this was my first Manfrotto I actually thought the unit was defective and that I simply received a bad one, so I requested an exchange. The new one came today, and I'm sad to say that the grinding is just as bad on the new one! I've since read some reviews regarding this product and It seems that the noise issue is a common complaint.
I will be returning it and don't think I'll be taking any more chances with Manfrotto, especially after experiencing the Benro BV series.