The Manfrotto 516,545BK is a professional video tripod kit for camcorders up to 35 lbs. This kit features the heavy duty 526 Pro head and the 545B two stage tripod. The tripod offers great torsion rigidity for better stability and a mid-level spreader for a variety of applications. 526 Head The Bogen/Manfrotto 526 fluid video head is targeted toward the heavy-duty ENG and EFP video market with the ability to support top loads of 35 lb (16 kg), a replaceable pan arm rosette, and large rubber padded pan, tilt, and drag knobs. The precise fluid drag system has low, medium and high settings, plus zero drag for snap-pans and tilts. 545B Tripod The 545B is the two-stage, twin leg, lightweight aluminum video tripod with excellent torsion rigidity and payload(55 lbs. /25kg). This model comes with a mid-level spreader Case The system comes with a soft case for excellent transportation capabilities Technical Specifications: Load Capacity 35 lbs (16kg) Maximum Height 66.5" (169cm) Maximum Height w/o Column Extended N/A Minimum Height 29.1" (73.91cm) Folded Length 32.8" (83.31cm) Leveling Bubble/Illuminated Yes / Non Weight 15.6 lbs (7.1kg) Head Counter Balance System Adjustable Spring Quick Release/Wedge Plate Yes Balance Plate Yes, Sliding Tilt Drag 0 Plus 3-Step Tilt Range -70/+70° Tilt Lock Yes Spring Loaded Counter Balance 0 Plus 3-Step Pan Range 360° Pan Lock Yes Legs Material Aluminum Head Attachment Fitting 3/8" Screw Leg Stages/Sections 2/3 Leg Lock Type Flip Levers Independent Leg Spread Yes Spiked/Retractable Feet Rubber Feet and Mid-Level Spreader Center Brace Mid-Level Spreader In the Box: Manfrotto 526,545BK Professional Video Tripod System with 526 Head (Black) 526 Head 545B Tripod Mid-Level Spreader Soft Carry Case Limited 6-Month Warranty