The Manfrotto 509 with 645 Fast Twin Carbon Fiber Tripod is a complete tripod system: a 100mm bowl fluid head on carbon fiber legs, rated for up to 13.5 kg. The head has 4 counterbalance steps, has continuous fluid drag, and takes Manfrotto 509PLONG plates. The legs reach 173 cm at the camera, go as low as 43.5 cm, fold to 89.5 cm, lock with flip locks, and take a ground or mid-level spreader. It comes with a 509 100mm fluid head, 645 Fast Twin carbon fiber tripod legs, a 2-in-1 ground and mid-level spreader, a carrying bag, and a pan bar.
Key Features
Up to 13.5 kg Payload
The maker's rated payload for the camera package the system carries and balances.
173 cm Working Height
It works as low as 43.5 cm, measured from the ground to the camera plate. Folded, it measures 89.5 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 509 Quick Release
Takes Manfrotto's long 509PLONG sliding plate, which balances heavier camera rigs fore and aft.
Carbon Fiber Legs
Carbon fiber tubes keep the legs light to carry and damp vibration in the shot.
Ground or Mid-Level Spreader
Takes a ground or a mid-level spreader, chosen for the floor and the shot.
Flip Locks
Lever locks on each leg section open and close with a single flick.
+90°/-50° Tilt
Illuminated Bubble Level
The bubble level is lit, so the head can be leveled in low light.
-20°C to 60°C Operating Range
