Manfrotto at NAB, is there a 509HD?

[danielc]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone who has been or is going to the show knows if Manfrotto put out a 509HD head.

This was mentioned from Wayne late last fall and it was supposed to be at the show. I like the 504 but would like the 100mm bowl and more weight they claim to be offering in the 509.

Thanks for the info!

 

[Erik Olson]

http://www.manfrotto.com/News+&+Events/504HD+Crossover/504HD+Crossover+Systems/504HD+Systems/3670787

They've updated their site.

 

[danielc]

thank eric, have to wait on price i guess or some show photos/video. looks as i expected, same features but bigger, more weight supported. great.

 

[Erik Olson]

Sent you a PM with price...

 

[HansSteinert]

I'm assuming this is built for bigger cameras and not DSLR, right? I want to upgrade from my 501HDV, and I think I'm going to get the 504HD unless the 509HD is much better for small cameras.

 

[progeek]

I just bought a 509HD w/ 536K at B&H today, $1599 + tax. If I was right, it was the price tag for 504HD w/ 536k last year this time.

https://secure.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=509hd,536k&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

 

[Lee Saxon]

Looks a little too identical to the 504HD for me to believe it's any good.

 

[yoclay]

I'm assuming this is built for bigger cameras and not DSLR, right? I want to upgrade from my 501HDV, and I think I'm going to get the 504HD unless the 509HD is much better for small cameras.

No, you will notice they do not include a minimum weight load anywhere in their specs. This is for heavier loads, not lighter.
To date they have never released a DSLR "bridging" head, which would likely be smaller. The 504 does not cut the mustard either.
Both of these heads will rebound with only a simple DSLR and small lens on them. Unless, of course you dial in a ton of friction.
Which kind of defeats the whole purpose doesn't it?