MA 503 video head at DVinfo.net

Guus Verheijen · January 12th, 2006, 07:49 AM

I am contemplating to purchase a Manfrotto MA 503 head (my budgetary limit) for use with my XL1s + Sigma 50-500 mm "Bigma". Would this be a good combination?

Thanks for your inputs,

Guus Verheijen

Meryem Ersoz · January 12th, 2006, 10:15 AM

503 seems a bit light for stabilizing the bigma, especially at full zoom....i have a 516 and it's only just enough for big lenses. i'd go bigger, if you can afford it....

Ronan Fournier · January 12th, 2006, 12:14 PM

Yes, I think a true fluid head like the 516 would be better for a so long range. I've got the 503 too but it's average good for the Sony FX1's zoom, that's all.
Anyway, it's true that the fluid heads are so expensive... and heavy :(

January 12th, 2006, 07:49 AM	#1
Guus Verheijen New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 10	MA 503 video head I am contemplating to purchase a Manfrotto MA 503 head (my budgetary limit) for use with my XL1s + Sigma 50-500 mm "Bigma". Would this be a good combination? Thanks for your inputs, Guus Verheijen

January 12th, 2006, 12:14 PM	#3
Ronan Fournier Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Paris, France Posts: 201	Yes, I think a true fluid head like the 516 would be better for a so long range. I've got the 503 too but it's average good for the Sony FX1's zoom, that's all. Anyway, it's true that the fluid heads are so expensive... and heavy :( __________________ http://www.songesdemoai.com/

January 12th, 2006, 10:15 AM	#2
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	503 seems a bit light for stabilizing the bigma, especially at full zoom....i have a 516 and it's only just enough for big lenses. i'd go bigger, if you can afford it....