Manfrotto 502 - Tripod Head Controls and Adjustments; Camera Plate Release; Arm Grip and Tilt Lock; Pan and Tilt Tension Adjustment

The tension ring on the
side increases and
decreases the tension
on the tilt movement.
This toggle loosens or locks the tilt of the
tripod. The head should always be flat and in a
neutral position when put away or not in use.
This toggle loosens or locks
the pan movement of the
tripod.
The large red tension ring on the
bottom increases and decreases
the tension on the pan
movement.
The toggle on the side unlocks the plate which
can then be slid out by pressing the button on
the back.
The plate also slides on and off from the back.
Button on back
This toggle loosens the arm
grip allowing you to move it to
a comfortable position.
When packing away let the
arm fall downwards by
loosening here, don’t force the
arm down as this will damage
the head.