Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Fluid Head

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Being very much aware of changing trends in the video world Manfrotto revised their proven 503 fluid head taking into account the increasing performance demands of High Definition Mini-DV camcorders. The result is the 503HDV Pro. With regard to ergonomics the engineers at Manfrotto designed the 503HDV with entirely left-handed controls to enhance operational efficiency. Since camera controls are generally left-handed every setting may be inspected and verified at a glance facilitating rapid setups from shot to shot. The greater resolution of High Definition video means that details as well as errors in movement are more apparent and thereby demands a more refined means of support. The continuously-variable fluid drag system of the 503HDV provides just the right amount of dampening for any shot on your list-from whip pans to slow motion just dial in drag to touch. This capability in conjunction with the 3-step counterbalance delivers the type of fingertip camera control normally reserved for much more costly production fluid heads. ENG crews and independent filmmakers alike will appreciate the thoughtful full-featured design of the 503HDV fluid head as it expands their shooting gamut without unnecessarily shrinking their budgets. As with all other Bogen/Manfrotto supports it includes a two-year warranty and comprehensive online documentation.

Specification	Description
Model	503HDV
UPC	719821275510
Height (Inches)	4.5
Max. Capacity	10 To 20 Pounds
Select	With Quick Release
Weight (Pounds)	4.3

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Last update: Nov 10, 2009

Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Fluid Head Reviews

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

★★★★★

5.0

An improvement over the original 503.

"I've shot about 15 weddings with the original 503 heads- I liked them a lot, and I was disappointed with some of the negative reviews I'd seen on the 503HDV. Nevertheless, I ordered a 503HDV, as I needed another tripod/head. After working with the new 503HDV, I must say, I am VERY satisfied with the re-design. The control arm can be mounted on either the left or right side, contrary to what some have writte..." Read Full Review »

May 16, 2008 by James

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★★★☆☆

3.0

Sticky pans

"I use it making Wedding videos. I like the 3 tension settings for the vertical & the light on the leveling bulb. The horizontal panning is less than expected since it sticks at start of each pan, causing jerky movement in video. My 10 yr old 501 head does the same so I shouldn't have been surprised at the stickiness of horizontal motion in both directions...." Read Full Review »

Aug 11, 2009 by jimdandy

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Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Fluid Head Review

Good tripod head

★★★★☆

4.0

"For the price it's good. I've used this head for many years at my old job and liked it enough to purchase it for myself with my own business. The size of it is small yet it's functionality is great. Yeah there are better heads out there, but the ones that are better that I've used are a lot bigge …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nov 19 2009

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Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Fluid Head Review

Very smooth

★★★★★

5.0

"I had a Mafrotto 501 (non HD) before this and liked it pretty well. But the HDV head takes it to a whole new level. Very very smooth head, & the centering counter balance takes it a step further.. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nov 10 2009

Zach

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Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Fluid Head Review

An improvement over the original 503.

★★★★★

5.0

"I've shot about 15 weddings with the original 503 heads- I liked them a lot, and I was disappointed with some of the negative reviews I'd seen on the 503HDV.

Nevertheless, I ordered a 503HDV, as I needed another tripod/head. After working with the new 503HDV, I must say, I am VERY satisfied wi …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Fluid Head Review

Left-handed only? Not so!

★★★★★

5.0

"I couldn't help but notice that some reviewers have complained about the lack of a handle on the right of this head. Are we looking at the same item? Either Manfrotto has altered the more recent versions, or the model exported to Japan is unique, because the handle can be fitted to either side! …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Apr 27 2008

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Excelence

★★★★★

5.0

"I am a professional choreographer and dancer, and I do videodance work and a lot of documentary archive of our stage productions.

The head is fast enough to follow dancers and at the same time keep the movement of the shot smooth.

I used the old model of the 503, and the improvements are amaizing, …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nov 2 2009

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Manfrotto 503HDV Pro Fluid Head Reviews

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An improvement over the original 503.

Sticky pans

Good tripod head

Very smooth

An improvement over the original 503.

Left-handed only? Not so!

Excelence

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