Inside the 501HDV is a powerful new feature that takes its inspiration from our top professional video head models — 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. But from the outside, the first thing that you’ll notice about the new 501HDV video head is its updated design — completely retuned for much improved ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow a more solid grip and better fingertip control.

The 501HDV inherits its separate pan and tilt locks, gradual tilt friction adjustment system, flat base (with standard 3/8" thread), quick release camera plate and repositionable pan bar from its succesful predecessor.

Replaces #3063 and #136 heads.