Manfrotto 561bhdv Question

Randy Panado · September 3rd, 2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Raymond Tsang

Hey Randy, you said you use a 501 head with your monopod? With the already fluid base of the monopod, are you still able to take advantage of the pan/tilt head?

Yup!

BTW, there is new 561bhdv-1 monopods. The lower base is now red.

John Friedman · October 14th, 2011, 10:07 PM

Count me amongst those who have lubed the ball at the base. Just purchased it recently and was really annoyed with the friction that was causing the ball to pop and rub while maneuvering the monopod. A small dose of WD-40 seems to have cleared up the problem so far. Wonderful tool now!

Chris Westerstrom · October 18th, 2011, 02:15 PM

any owners have any trouble with the little feet at the bottom?

mine have no resistance any more, so they are pretty much worthless, I screwed the ball at the bottom but that wasn't the cause, it's almost like the little hook thing is worn out but i find it strange as it's only carried the weight of DSLR cameras.

John Friedman · October 19th, 2011, 10:37 PM

Have you tried contacting Manfrotto for warranty service?

October 14th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#47
John Friedman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 34	Re: Manfrotto 561bhdv Question Count me amongst those who have lubed the ball at the base. Just purchased it recently and was really annoyed with the friction that was causing the ball to pop and rub while maneuvering the monopod. A small dose of WD-40 seems to have cleared up the problem so far. Wonderful tool now!

October 18th, 2011, 02:15 PM	#48
Chris Westerstrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 259	Re: Manfrotto 561bhdv Question any owners have any trouble with the little feet at the bottom? mine have no resistance any more, so they are pretty much worthless, I screwed the ball at the bottom but that wasn't the cause, it's almost like the little hook thing is worn out but i find it strange as it's only carried the weight of DSLR cameras.

October 19th, 2011, 10:37 PM	#49
John Friedman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 34	Re: Manfrotto 561bhdv Question Have you tried contacting Manfrotto for warranty service?