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Sliding Quick-Release Plate

Specifically designed for the latest DV camcorders used by documentary and industrial videographers, the 516 Pro Video Head is compact, light, and can support cameras up to 22 pounds. The 516 is a cost-effective high-performance video head equipped with fluid cartridges that provides continuous adjustable drag control.

Manfrotto 516 Pro Video Head Key Features

Fluid Movement, Continuous Adjustable Drag Control

The 516 is equipped with fluid cartridges that provides continuous adjustable drag control. This system gives quite a wide range of friction control down to "zero drag" and operates on both pan and tilt axis.

Sliding Quick-Release Plate

Sliding quick-release plate for balancing the camera is supplied with 1/4-20" and 3/8" camera screws plus VHS locating pin.

The round black knob on the side of the head is used to adjust the tilt friction; the tilt-locking lever is on the opposite side.

Separate Pan and Tilt Locking Mechanism

Fixed Counter Balance Spring

The 516 is equipped with a fixed counter balance spring of 16.5 pounds load capacity at a center of gravity of 5 inches.

Two Telescopic Pan Handles

Built-in Bubble Level

516 Pro Video Head Key Specifications

The notched black wheel below the quick-release plate mechanism is the pan friction control; the pan-locking lever is just below it near the bubble level.

Head Height

4.9 inches

Tilt

+90º -60º

Tilt Drag

continuously adjustable from 0 to max level

Independent Tilt Lock

Yes

Pan

360º

Pan Drag

continuosly adjustable from 0 to max level

Independent Pan Lock

Yes

Balance Control

1 fixed spring for 16.5 lbs camera weight

Pan Handles

2 Telescopic

Sliding Travel of Plate

80 mm

Temperature Range

14º F / 140º F

Weight

4.4 lbs.

Maximum Load Capacity

22.0 lbs.

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