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View Full Version : Left side handle for Bogen 503 head Paul Chun September 23rd, 2004, 10:58 PM I've installed the Bogen LANC 523 controller on my 503 head and would like to re-use the original handle on the left side. I want to order the adapter that screws the handle into the head. Anyone know of a part number for this piece? Do I need to get the part directly from Bogen or would a local dealer carry this? Cosmin Rotaru September 24th, 2004, 04:28 AM You want to add a 2nd handle or just move the handle from right to left?! Ar you sure you need an adapter just to move the handle from one side to the other? I have the 501 and I don't need adapters for this... Robin Davies-Rollinson September 24th, 2004, 05:11 AM This is a wind up - right? If not, take the existing adapter and turn it through 180 degrees and re-attach on the left side of the head... Robin Robin Davies-Rollinson September 24th, 2004, 05:16 AM ..on the other hand, if you really need to have two pan handles, then of course you will need to buy another connector... Sorry if I misunderstood ;-) Robin Paul Chun September 24th, 2004, 02:06 PM <<<-- Originally posted by Robin Davies-Rollinson : ..on the other hand, if you really need to have two pan handles, then of course you will need to buy another connector... Sorry if I misunderstood ;-) Robin -->>> Yes, my 523 LANC controller didn't have the adapter to connect it to the 503 head so I had to take off my existing one to use on the LANC controller. Now I want to use my original handle as a 2nd handle on the head and need another adapter. Anyone know of the part number for this beast? Henry Gray September 25th, 2004, 07:20 AM The item you are looking for is MN503LV £29-99 in UK Have a look at warehouseexpress.com under Tripod- Manfrotto. Matt Gettemeier September 26th, 2004, 07:57 AM You'll probably find that it's cheaper to just buy a whole new pan arm then to order just the casting that makes the arm to head connection. I thought I wanted to do this same thing with a Gitzo head (still Manfrotto Group) and that's the way it was for my pod... It would have been $10 HIGHER just for the part without the arm. CLICK HERE for the B&H page showing your part at $37.95 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=216473&is=REG) Paul Chun September 26th, 2004, 01:58 PM <<<-- Originally posted by Matt Gettemeier : You'll probably find that it's cheaper to just buy a whole new pan arm then to order just the casting that makes the arm to head connection. I thought I wanted to do this same thing with a Gitzo head (still Manfrotto Group) and that's the way it was for my pod... It would have been $10 HIGHER just for the part without the arm. CLICK HERE for the B&H page showing your part at $37.95 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=216473&is=REG) -->>> Well, Bogen quoted me about $5.00 for the part plus a couple of bucks for shipping. I think that is cheaper than $37.95. I just need to find that part number again. |