The Manfrotto 526 545BK Professional Video Tripod System Blackis a professional video tripod kit for camcorders up to 35 lbs. This kit features the heavy duty 526 Pro head and the 545B two stage tripod.

The tripod offers great torsion rigidity for better stability and a mid-level spreader for a variety of applications.

545B Tripod    Mid-Level Spreader    526 Fluid Head    35 lbs Capacity

The Bogen/Manfrotto 526 fluid video head is targeted toward the heavy-duty ENG and EFP video market with the ability to support top loads of 35 lb (16 kg), a replaceable pan arm rosette, and large rubber padded pan, tilt, and drag knobs. The precise fluid drag system has low, medium and high settings, plus zero drag for snap-pans and tilts.

The 545B is the two-stage, twin leg, lightweight aluminum video tripod with excellent torsion rigidity and payload(55 lbs. /25kg). This model comes with a mid-level spreader

The system comes with a soft case for excellent transportation capabilities

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this tripod head only support a single pan arm? Is there no rosette to add an additional left pan arm?

A: This tripod head is made for one pan handle.

Q: 2. The pay load of 509 hd head is 13.5kg and it has a maximum counter balance of 12 kg,so can i use ursa of 7.5 kg,cannon lens of 4 .5 kg and battery ,view finder of 2 kg,(total of 15 kg) ,on this head? Manfrotto repreaentative says it is compatable to upto 25 kg,plse reply,regards dr asok

A: The 509HD has a load capacity up to 29 pounds or 13.1kg. A total of 15kg is above the load capacity. You would need to look at the Manfrotto 526 instead, which has a load capacity of 35 lbs or 16kg.https://bhpho.to/2NbClNJ

Q: 3. Which quick release adapter works with this plate?

A: The plate that comes with this head is model 509PLONG. So the adapter you need would be the 577.

Q: 4. can the ball mount be removed from the 526 head so it may be mounted on a flat plate? If yes, how?

A: I'm afraid not. This head works on tripods that have a 100mm bowl only, you cannot convert it to a flat base option.

Q: 5. Can the ground level spreader be easily removed for use on broken ground?

A: Yes, the spreader can be easily removed. However if you plan on using this on uneven ground, then you're better off picking up the kit with the mid-level spreader.

Q: 6. Hi, just double check if this head compatible with the 501PL quick release plate? Thanks

A: The short answer to your question is no; the509HD head is not compatible with the 501PL quick release. You may want to consider getting a 504PLONG quick release plate instead. -- B. L. S.

Q: 7. What do I need to buy to shoot overhead with this tripod (which extension arm and any other necessary brackets, etc.)? Thanks so much.

A: There are several options for shooting overhead such as this Manfrotto arm: B&H # MA131DB MFR # 131DB https://bhpho.to/3rRQoZ9 You will beed a head if you choose the Manfrotto arm. Another option is this Photek arm which incudes a head: B&H # PHT2500 MFR # TRI-X-2500 https://bhpho.to/3sRwcIg The Photek arm extends to 32 inches which is about 8 inches longer than the Manfrotto arm.

Q: 8. Is the 509HD a friction head or a fluid head?

A: Perfect fluid heaad

Q: 9. How does the half ball come off?

A: The half ball is not intended to be removed on this model.

Q: 10. Is there somewhere to buy a replacement pad for the foot of one leg?

A: Manfrotto usually sells the set of 3 rubber feet directly. Unfortunately, B&H does not sell those replacements at the moment.