The 504HD offers a perfect balance between design and performance‎.‎ The bridge design improves the head’s rigidity‎,‎ and its PAN friction control is fast‎,‎ simple to fine‎-tune and protected from knocks‎.‎ All structural components are made from aluminum‎,‎ with the PAN axis rotation unit using ball bearings to obtain smooth‎,‎ totally vibration‎-free controlled movements that can be directly adjusted using the head’s FDS variable friction system‎.‎ FDS on both the PAN and TILT axes also ensures that the head works perfectly at all temperatures‎,‎ with all types of equipment and under all loads‎.‎ The 504HD has been designed to offer a load capacity of up to 16.3 lb‎,‎ making it suitable for a huge range of equipment‎.‎ The CBS counterbalance system has four presets for camera weights 5.5 lb‎,‎ 11 lb and 16.3 lb‎.‎ Leveling the head is easy thanks to the 75 mm diameter half ball and the back‎-lit bubble level‎.‎ Two 3/8” threads on the top plate allow accessories to be directly and securely attached to the head‎,‎ cutting down on set‎-up time and keeps your camera hot shoe free‎.‎ This Tripod is the perfect choice for all of your video needs‎.‎ Featuring a classic twin leg design‎,‎ this will support up to 44lbs‎.‎ A built in 75mm bowl allows easy connection of the 504HDV‎.‎ A ground level spreader offers great stability and improved torsion‎,‎ a ground level spreader is also included‎.‎ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATONS‎:‎ Maximum height 59‎"‎‎;‎ Maximum Load 44lbs‎;‎ 75mm bowl attachment‎;‎ ground level spreader‎.‎