Manfrotto 501 DV tripod
Designed to support the latest range of small, professional digital cameras as well as cameras with longer lenses and spotting scopes. The 501 gives best-in-the-market value and performance for payloads up to an ample 13.2 lbs. 

This new mid-sized head, based on OConnor's Ultimate 2575 fluid head, features OConnor's stepless, ultra-smooth pan & tilt fluid drag specifically enhanced for HD applications.
Dural aluminium (DA) 100 mm single extension tripods come in a variety of sizes from the tiny DA 100 K, with its mini spreader, to the DA 100 L, which has a maximum height of 141 cm / 55.5". The DA 100 HD has a maximum load of 80 kg / 176 lb. A highly cost-effective alternative to carbon fiber tripods.
The DA 150 K, for example, with its minimum height of just 16 cm / 6.3", enables shots from extremely low viewing angles. 150mm bowl.
With the new fluid heads DV 4 II and DV 2 II and tripod systems made to match, Sachtler offers the ideal equipment for the MiniDV generation.
The head for all 35 mm cameras displays state of the art technology: perfected counterbalance, 90° tilt and a self-illuminating Touch Bubble. The Studio 9+9 is ideal together with the Dutch Head 35, a combination that enables the camera to tilt the horizon.
The Video 18 Plus fluid heads' seven-step, temperature-independent damping systems ensure that professionals capture the most riveting scenes and events on video. They let you follow the action smoothly, while easily handling tilts up to ±90°, even with heavy cameras at maximum payload.
Video 20 Plus heads guarantee camera operators an extremely high carrying capacity, a seven step counterbalance system, and a very long balance plate sliding range. In addition, special dust shields prevent dirt particles from penetrating the heads.
With the Video 25 Plus fluid head and its seven-step, temperature-independent damping system, professional camera operators capture the naked truth on film with perfect clarity. Need to change position? Tilt angles up to 90º are no trouble for the Video 25 Plus, even under maximum load.