HD DSLR portrait flip system from Manfrotto
 

Thought this might be usefull to point out to any HD DSLR shooters using Manfrotto 501PL plates and systems.

Manfrotto Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC5 Rapid Connect System - Ball

Seems to offer a simple but well engineered way to add portrait flip capability to any standard video head by attaching this to the slide plate using a 3/8" screw.

Yes, it is most definately for 501PL plates, here's the parts list:

http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/...pdf?1272346409

They do have a model which takes their 357 plates:

Manfrotto Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC3 Rapid Connect System - Ball

Parts list:

http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/...pdf?1272346409

It is amazing what Manfrotto have squireled away in dark corners of their web site.

Enjoy.


CS