The Manfrotto 504X with Aluminum Twin-Leg Tripod, Ground Spreader is a complete tripod system: a 100mm bowl fluid head on 2-stage aluminum legs, rated for up to 12 kg. The head has 4 counterbalance steps, has continuous fluid drag, and takes Manfrotto 501PL-style plates. The legs reach 175 cm at the camera, go as low as 49 cm, fold to 85 cm, lock with flip locks, and take a ground spreader. It comes with a 504X flat base fluid head, aluminum twin-leg tripod legs with ground spreader, a 75mm bowl adapter, a carrying bag, and a pan bar.
Key Features
Up to 12 kg Payload
The maker's rated payload for the camera package the system carries and balances.
175 cm Working Height
It works as low as 49 cm, measured from the ground to the camera plate. Folded, it measures 85 cm end to end, for transport and storage.
100mm Bowl
The head sits in a 100mm bowl, so it levels on the legs and swaps for any other 100mm-bowl head.
4 Steps Counterbalance
Selectable counterbalance steps match the head to the camera's weight and center of gravity.
Continuous Drag
Fluid drag on pan and tilt adjusts continuously, to suit any speed of move.
Manfrotto 500 Series Quick Release
Takes Manfrotto 501PL-style camera plates, which slide in from the side and lock.
2-Stage Legs
Two telescoping sections per leg extend the height range while staying rigid.
Aluminum Legs
Aluminum tubes stand up to hard use and rough handling on set and on location.
Ground Spreader
A ground spreader braces the feet and keeps the legs steady on smooth floors.
Flip Locks
Lever locks on each leg section open and close with a single flick.
+90°/-70° Tilt
Illuminated Bubble Level
The bubble level is lit, so the head can be leveled in low light.
