Manfrotto 509HD head with Manfrotto 535 Legs

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Budgieboots

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Is pairing up the Manfrotto 509HD head with the Manfrotto 535 legs a bad idea?

Anybody have any experience with this?

Is the Manfrotto 545b a better tripod to use with the 509HD?

I plan to use this configuration to support my Atlas 10 + Sony FS100 and other gear, which comes to around 22lbs.
 
The 509 requires 536 CF legs, if you want to go carbon fiber - the 535 only supports 75mm bawl. So, it's either 504HD+535CF, or 509HD+536CF. I have the former, and am very satisfied (super light tripod, nice smooth head - but only good for up to 7.5 kgs). If you need more payload, go with the 509HD+536CF.

The 545 legs are solid , while cheaper and heavier than the 535/536 CF. Matter of preference and budget.
 
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