Manfrotto 519 question at DVinfo.net

Lindsay Clout · August 22nd, 2005, 11:35 AM

I have just purchased a 519 fluid head for use with my XL2 camera. It did not com with any documentation so my question is this.

The 519 claims to come with 2 springs for different weight cameras. As these were not in the package I assume the are both already fitted inside. Can someone confirm this or should I be chasing my supplier for them?

Bob Costa · August 22nd, 2005, 10:09 PM

Did you try flipping all the levers and turning all the knobs? I don't think it's a replace option, just a flip. I am still unimpressed with the pan-tension adjustments on my new 503. My $79 Velbon had a better range of adjustment.

Rainer Hoffmann · August 24th, 2005, 02:19 AM

My 519 DID come with two springs, a blue one and a yellow one. Only one spring can be fitted at a time. And it came with proper documentation. I suggest you return the head and ask for a replacement that includes both springs and the manual.

Bob, it is not just a matter of flipping a lever, you actually have to replace the spring. However, you don't need any special tools to do that.

Bob Costa · August 24th, 2005, 06:19 AM

ooops. I guess I need to learn how to read again. Sorry gang.

Rainer Hoffmann · August 24th, 2005, 07:28 AM

No sweat. Happens to me all the time.

Lindsay Clout · August 24th, 2005, 02:12 PM

Thanks everyone. I contacted Manfrotto and they sent me the extra spring and instructions. Everything ok now.

August 22nd, 2005, 11:35 AM	#1
Lindsay Clout Tourist Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	Manfrotto 519 question I have just purchased a 519 fluid head for use with my XL2 camera. It did not com with any documentation so my question is this. The 519 claims to come with 2 springs for different weight cameras. As these were not in the package I assume the are both already fitted inside. Can someone confirm this or should I be chasing my supplier for them?

August 22nd, 2005, 10:09 PM	#2
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	Did you try flipping all the levers and turning all the knobs? I don't think it's a replace option, just a flip. I am still unimpressed with the pan-tension adjustments on my new 503. My $79 Velbon had a better range of adjustment. __________________ You are either growing or dying.

August 24th, 2005, 02:19 AM	#3
Rainer Hoffmann Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Syke, Germany Posts: 249	My 519 DID come with two springs, a blue one and a yellow one. Only one spring can be fitted at a time. And it came with proper documentation. I suggest you return the head and ask for a replacement that includes both springs and the manual. Bob, it is not just a matter of flipping a lever, you actually have to replace the spring. However, you don't need any special tools to do that. __________________ Keep rolling Rainer

August 24th, 2005, 06:19 AM	#4
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	ooops. I guess I need to learn how to read again. Sorry gang. __________________ You are either growing or dying.

August 24th, 2005, 07:28 AM	#5
Rainer Hoffmann Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Syke, Germany Posts: 249	No sweat. Happens to me all the time. __________________ Keep rolling Rainer

August 24th, 2005, 02:12 PM	#6
Lindsay Clout Tourist Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	Thanks everyone. I contacted Manfrotto and they sent me the extra spring and instructions. Everything ok now.