Questions & Answers for: manfrotto 501hdv

Bogen Tripods, changing heads. I have a Bogen Manfrotto 3036 video tripod with a 3063 head. I don't know how to take it off to put a 3039 head on. I searched around and all I can find is this: ...

...I release a Manfrotto 501HDV head from a tripod Tip the tripod upside down, on the bottom plate where the head attaches there are 3 screws... they need to be loosened, and then the head will spin

how to mount plate How does the plate slid ing You have to loosen the tension knob on the right all the way, and then push in the red (plastic) button on the left as you slide the plate in. Amanda www

manfrotto 501 friction head assembly How to reassemble the friction head knob? Give us a call here at Spartan Photo Center and we might be able to help you if you can describe you issue a little ...

friction control broke Go to www.manfrottotripodparts.com, they might have a part to fix it. Or you could send it in and they could repair it for you.

...Manfrotto #501HDV (which used nylon discs sandwiching a ball bearing race)...., always store with the pan and tilt mechanisms unlocked!!!! This means the camera platform should be positioned in the ...

...Manfrotto 501HDV uses nylon washers, sandwiching ball bearing races to produce the variable drag ..., as long as you store it with the all the controls 'unlocked' it will not matter if it is upside ...