Tripod heads

[DanKov]

Hey guys, I'm in the market forr a new tripod head, my current one cant handle the weight of my matte box. I'm wondering if I should go with the manfrotto 501 or 516. I am going to be getting a 35 adapter to use with my camera. will the 501 be able to handle a dvx,rails, adaptor, lense, and matte box? peeps ith x-perience let me know.

thnaks

[pdsage10]

I have the 503 and it holds my HVX, Rails, M2, follow focus and lenses just fine. I have heard people say that this setup is to much for the 503, but I have never had a problem. I tried the 501 and it didnt feel as fluid a the 503.

[AbstracTheory]

I have the 516 and I love it... You're better off getting the 516 and over-compensating, then getting a tripod that isn't capable of handling the weight.. 516 Gread head!

[siniarch]

DanKov, listen to AbstractTheory. Go big first then you won't have problems later.
at a minimum 516.

[BenB]

What sticks are y'all putting those 503 and 516's on?

[DanKov]

Thanks guys, 516 sounds like the way to go. just wish it wasn't so much more expensive :( guesse its just the price we pay though!!:)

[AbstracTheory]

I've got 3192 sticks.. very sturdy, heavy duty and great for indoor or outdoor.. But they're pretty heavy... I'd like to get another set of lightweight carbon sticks for the application.. I hate lugging the 3192 around when I need to move positions frequently.. Anyone have a reco on some nice lightweight CF stix for my 516?

[bilgami]

if you already have the 501 or 503 the tripod plate is not the same for the 516 but it is the same for the 519 or atleast thats what i was told by b&h.