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Manfrotto 057 Magnesium Ball Head Kit

User Manual for Manfrotto 057 Magnesium Ball Head Kit with 501PL Quick Release Plates

• Product category: Tripod Heads Manfrotto
• Brand: Manfrotto
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Product description

• Manfrotto 057 Magnesium Ball Head with 501PL Quick Release Plate
  • Manfrotto 057 Series Demo
  This 057 Magnesium Ball Head from Manfrotto features an integrated RC5 quick release cam lock and a 501PL Quick Release Plate. Compatible quick release plates can removed from the head by pulling the cam lock's spring-loaded lever, which also allows the plate to be instantly reattached. The cam lock also features a safety catch to prevent a compatible quick release plate from accidentally disconnecting.
  
  The 057 Magnesium Ball Head with 501PL Quick Release Plate has a load capacity of 33.1 lb and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount. By loosening the 057's primary locking knob, its ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. Toward the ball head's base is a secondary locking knob that controls the ability to rotate the head 360°. An additional knob opposite the secondary locking knob can be rotated to apply tension control to the ball-and-socket joint's movements. Finally, a two-position slide-switch at the base of the ball-and-socket joint allows it to be tilted down to either a 90° or a 103° angle before it is locked into place using the primary locking knob. The ability to tilt the ball-and-socket joint down to angle beyond 90° can be used to quickly level a camera placed on this 057 Magnesium Ball Head without having to adjust the tripod the ball head is connected to.
  
  Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4"-20 or 3/16"-20 mount can be connected to the 501PL Quick Release Plate which measures 2.0 x 3.5 x 0.4" and has a rubberized, non-slip surface.
  057 Magnesium Ball Head
  • • 33.1 lb load capacity
    • Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount
    • Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximize pan-and-tilt flexibility
    • Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control, is tiltable down to a 90° or 103° angle, and can be locked into place
    • Integrated RC5 quick release cam lock
    • Primary locking knob allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position
    • Secondary locking knob allows head to rotate 360°
    • Dedicated tension control knob for the ball-and-socket joint's movements
    • Two-position slide-switch at the base of the ball-and-socket joint allows it to be tilted down to either a 90° or a 103° angle before it is locked into place using the primary locking knob
    • Two bubble levels for landscape orientations and one bubble level for portrait orientations
    • Durable, magnesium-alloy construction
  501PL Quick Release Plate
  • • Compatible with Manfrotto RC5 quick release cam lock
    • Measures 2.0 x 3.5 x 0.4" and has a rubberized, non-slip surface
    • 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mount
    • Removable, Anti-Twist Index Pin
    • Durable, aluminum-alloy construction
  UPC: 719821324256
• Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw
  • Manfrotto 057 Series Demo
  The Manfrotto 501PL Quick Release Plate is a 3.38" long sliding quick release plate compatible with heads that use the RC5 quick release system. It comes supplied with one 1/4"-20 screw and one 3/8"-16 adapter bushing, and features a location (video) pin.Replaces old part #3433PL. UPC: 719821288459

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• 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw
• Limited 6-Month Warranty, Extendable to 10 Years with Product Registration

• 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw

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Technical parameters

• Manfrotto 057 Magnesium Ball Head with 501PL Quick Release Plate

  Head Type	Ball Head
  Base Mount	3/8"-16 Thread
  Camera Mounting Screw	1/4"-20 Male, 3/8"-16 Male
  Quick Release Plate Type	Q5
  Load Capacity	33.1 lb / 15.01 kg
  Number of Bubble Levels	3
  Friction Control	Yes
  Independent Pan Lock	Yes
  Material	Magnesium

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