The Seeder T80A2 T80 Fluid Head with Two-Stage AluminumTripod System with Mid-Level Spreader supports over 22 pounds of camera and rig, providing smooth camera movements. The head features a counterbalance range from 1 to 8 with independent fixed pan and tilt drag settings.

The tripod system features a 100mm ball/bowl quick leveling system. The head incorporates a bubble level that features a push-button switch that illuminates it for 30 seconds. The system has a stable operating range of about 31.5" to just under 70" and the aluminum legs feature independent spread and incorporate rotating lever locks for comfortable and secure locking. The legs feature dual-spiked feet and include three removable rubber feet.

22.05-Pound Load Capacity    1 to 8 Steps of Counterbalance    Fixed Pan and Tilt Drag Settings    100mm Half Ball for Leveling    2-Stage Aluminum Tripod Legs    31.5 to 69.29" Height Range    Independent Leg Adjustments    3 x Removable Rubber Feet Included    Padded Carry Bag Included

The head features a 100mm ball, and the legs feature a 100mm bowl, for quick leveling

The head supports up to 22.05 pounds of camera and rig and incorporates 8 steps of counterbalance, along with fixed pan and tilt drag.

The sliding balance plate has a slot and captive 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera tie-down screws

One 1/4"-20 and one 3/8"-16 captive tie-down screw store in accessory screw holes in the head

The system comes with a single pan handle, but the head has two pan handle mounting rosettes, one on each side

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it a bowl or a flat head?

A: This tripod features a head with a 65mm ball connection.

Q: 2. What specifically is the difference between the "fixed" model and the "stepped" model? What does "stepped" allow you to do, for the price to be double?

A: "Stepped" means that you can control how easy/difficult it is to pan or tilt the tripod head. It means you can increase the drag when you want slow controlled movement or decrease it when you want to do whip pans. On the "fixed" model it is 1 size fits all there is no control of the resistance when panning or tilting.

Q: 3. Is it possible to remove the spreader, in order to allow for lower height and/or when placing the tripod over an object that were the spreader would be in the way?

A: yes the Spreaders can be removed

Q: 4. Is it normal that the release switches are REALLY HARD to pull? I have to bend the plastic basically and it's so stiff. Can I soften it with the allen wrench socket in the back of the release mechanism?

A: The release latches shouldn’t be difficult to pull, but you can use the hex key in the back to loosen it slightly and see if that would help.

Q: 5. What does this have over the 5000 model to warrant the increased cost?

A: The big difference is the VT-5000 offers Variable Fluid Tilt & Fixed Pan Drag along with a Fixed Counterbalance. The VT-6000 has Stepped Fluid Tilt & Pan Drag along with Stepped Counterbalance. The VT-6000 is more adjustable and customizable to your specific needs, it is a more advanced model.

Q: 6. If I take off the video head, do I need to buy B&H # BEBL75 MFR # BL75 in order to mount a slider? Or does the video head separate from the 75mm ball so that I can use it to attach a slider?

A: The item B&H # BEBL75 will work perfect for you.

Q: 7. What is the purpose of the retractable tie cable?

A: The Magnus REX VT-5000 2-Stage Video Tripod with Fluid Head features a retractable cable tie, which can be used to hold the legs in place, when folded up and transporting the tripod.

Q: 8. Does this come with an extra telescoping bar handle?

A: The REX VT-5000 comes with a single pan handle. If you would like to purchase a 2nd handle it is BH #MAPB4. https://bhpho.to/33gZHeu

Q: 9. What is the weight range (min + max) for the counter balance? Will some cameras be too light to use on this system?

A: the range is 5lbs to 17lbs

Q: 10. does the 75mm ball facilitate quick leveling of the tripod?

A: The main leveling is the adjustable legs, but with the ball, we can level the camera once everything is set up. The ball makes it easier for the final adjustment.