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Bogen 501 Fluid Head w/Rapid Connect Plate (3433PL)

BMA051 Tripod Accessories Discontinued

$179.99Last catalog price, March 2008

Catalog description

Bogen 501 Fluid Head w/Rapid Connect Plate (3433PL), part number BMA051, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $179.99, up from a low of $150.00.

The Bogen 501 Fluid Head with Rapid Connect Plate is 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 13.3 lbs.

The light but positive fluid movement provides exceptionally smooth control. It has added Teflon friction adjustment to increase drag and separate pan tilt locks. Its practical design also features a quick-release sliding plate with VHS pin a single pan handle and a flat base with 3/8-inch tripod mount. SPECIFICATIONSVideo - YesMaximum Load Capacity - 13.3 lbsHead Height - 4.2 inchesPan - 360?

Pan Drag - 1 step plus variable Teflon frictionIndependent Pan Lock - YesPan Handle - 1Tilt - +90? -60?

Tilt Drag - 1 step plus variable Teflon frictionIndependent Tilt Lock - YesQR Plate Supplied - 3433PLWeight - 3.4 lbs

Catalog price history

ObservedListed priceChange
October 2007$150.00
January 2008$152.00+$2.00
March 2008$179.99+$27.99

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