Manfrotto Pro Video Support System w/ 542ART Roadrunner Tripod, 516 Pro Video Head, Half Ball, and MBAG100P Padded Tripod Case

by Manfrotto

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FA7PQW
• Item model number: 516,542ART
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 1, 2006

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

This Professional Video Support System consists of the 532ART tripod, the 516 pro fluid head, the 100mm-75mm half ball, and a tripod case.

The 542 uses the patented A.R.T. (Advanced Release Technology) mechanism for the fastest opening, positioning, and closing of any video tripod in the world, ideal for filming under pressure. Comes with 100mm-75mm bowl adapter for compatibility with all industry-standard half-ball video heads. Included mid level "squid" spreader offers improved anti-torsion resistance and keeps legs locked safely in position even when space is cramped and tripod footprint is necessarily smaller. Double stainless-steel spiked feet also come with quick-on/off rubber shoes for better grip on smooth floors. No protruding parts, levers, or knobs to catch or damage. When closed, tripod legs interlock without additional clips, straps, or hooks to ensure compactness and prevent damage. Leg-lock mechanism can be adjusted for increased or reduced tightness. Use of carbon fiber tubing makes this two-stage video tripod one of the lightest in its class.

The 516 is specifically designed for the latest DV camcorders used by documentary and industrial videographers. The 516 head is very compact and light but can support cameras up to 22 pounds. The 516 is a cost-effective, high-performance head equipped with fluid cartridges that provide continuous adjustable drag control. This system gives quite a wide range of friction control down to virtual zero drag and operates on both pan and tilt axes. Other important features of the head are: separate tilt and pan locking mechanism; a fixed counter balance spring of 16.5 pound load capacity at a center of gravity of 125mm; two telescopic pan handles; and a bubble level. The head has been designed so it can be mounted on a flat base tripod with a 3/8- inch female thread attachment or by attaching the ART 500BALL to the head base, allowing it to fit a 100mm bowl.

The 3284 Half Ball is for leveling video heads on tripods with 100mm-75mm bowl. Adapts flat-base video heads for tripods with 100mm-75mm bowl.

The kit also includes tripod shoes, and a padded, tapered carry case. Specifically designed for the latest DV camcorders used by documentary and industrial videographers.