Headlock screw alternative for Manfrotto 509HD head

[Christoffer Glans]

I have the Manfrotto 509HD head and the headlock screw is too long for a ladder mounted dolly. Is there any alternative methods, like a flatter headlock screw under the head?

 

[Ron Steinberg]

Sure. Manfrotto 319SH ;-)

 

[Christoffer Glans]

Haha, never found that one for some reason. I solved it with a simple DIY screw, plate and soft padding so it worked out nicely. I just find it rather strange that the standard screw is so long, the whole idea about a head is that it should work on any mounting.

 

[Ron Steinberg]

It's designed to fit their tripods and high hats. What you do with the head after that is your business but they do provide solutions if you require it ;-)

 

[Christoffer Glans]

Professional heads are made to fit a number of different gears... maybe that's why Manfrotto haven't been able to reach the level of O'Connor and Sachtler :tongue_smilie:

 

[Ron Steinberg]

You do know that Manfrotto are owned by the same company as O'Connor and Sachtler? Vitec owns all 3 brands as well as many others. Manfrotto is not targeted at the same market as O'Connor or Sachtler, and they don't cost the same either. It's not fair to compare those brands to Manfrotto. Manfrotto products are designed to provide high value at reasonable prices. The cheapest O'connor, a 1030, starts at about $6k US. The 509HD is under $1k. Not a fair comparison.