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Manfrotto

Manfrotto Video Head with Flat Base and Fixed Lever, Video Head for Compact Video Cameras and DSLR Cameras, for Filming, Videography, Content Creation, Vlogging, Live Streaming

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Style: MVH502AH


Pattern Name: Video System


Features

  • UNI Safety Payload means your gear is safer than ever. We updated how we measure payload for this product. Content on this page may differ from that on the box you receive; detail here is correct
  • PROFESSIONAL: The 502HD PRO video head has a robust construction and is equipped with patented Manfrotto technology, designed to ensure high quality footage
  • COMPATIBILITY: The Manfrotto video head is designed for compact video cameras and DSLR cameras. The slide plate connects it easily to cameras, and easily combines with accessories
  • TWO VERSIONS: The video head is available in a flat base version, which is this head and has the letters "AH", and in a ball version as well, with the letter "A"
  • FLUID MOVEMENTS: Thanks to the sliding system, the pan tilt movements of the head are fluid and fully adjustable

Description

This head is the perfect synthesis between and innovative "Bridge Architecture" and manfrotto's Cutting edge engineering. A pan fluid drag system gives more ergonomic operation while a wider top plate and longer sliding plate offer extra stability and balance. This head offlbs @mmers an even more rigid structure for maximum precision and improved responsiveness. The built in easy link connectors offer extreme flexibility for accessory attachments. The counterbalance system and ball bearing drag sysem both offer precision and smoothness of operation. This head has been carefully constructed from lightweight modern materials for optimal balance of strength and size. Technical Specifications: Max Payload 13.2lbs; CSB 8.8lbs@55mm; FDS pan variable cartridge; FDS tilt variable cartridge; Tilt range +90° / -85°; Camera fixing quick release; Top plate 140mm 5.5 inches; Height 5.1in.; weight 3.5lbs.

Color: Black


Brand: Manfrotto


Compatible Devices: Camera


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 15.7 x 8.5 x 8.5 inches


Item Weight: 1.7 Kilograms


Maximum Weight Recommendation: 4 Kilograms


Product Dimensions: 8.5"D x 8.5"W x 15.7"H


Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 8.5 x 8.5 inches


Item Weight: 3.74 pounds


Item model number: MVH502AH


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 15, 2011


Manufacturer: Manfrotto


Country of Origin: Italy


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    • Very smooth, strong, and stable.
Style: MVK502055XPRO3 Pattern Name: Video System
This is an outstanding tripod and video head. I am blown away by the build quality, stability and ultra smooth fluid head movement. I am a fan of Manfrotto products and this does not disappoint. The stability is much better than I expected for this type of leg design, especially in light of other reviews I have read. The large mounting plates take some getting used to, but they are rock solid and easier to balance on the head. This does not come with a protective case. This work nicely: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JV1DJ7X?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2023 by LaserM
    • Perfect. 10 out of 10
Style: MVH502AH Pattern Name: Video System
Perfect price, perfect material, perfect motion. You spent money on your camera don't buy crappy quality fluid heads, go for the best.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 17, 2023 by George, NYC
    • Not designed for wide body camera, but it's an issue you can resolve yourself
Style: MVK502055XPRO3 Pattern Name: Video System
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I have a Nikon Coolpix p1000. On the tripod, my camera overhangs on the right side where you grip most DSLRs. This overhang is directly over the tightening screw used to fasten the plate in place so your camera doesn't move. But because the camera is in the way, you can't actually tighten it down because of the way that screw is designed, see picture. So instead I bought a 6M X 1 set screw and now I'm using an Allen key to tighten it down. This way, it doesn't matter what camera I use, that tightening screw will always be out of the way now. Yes the knob has a spring in it so you can disengage the knob, rotate it, and tighten it again, but it's in a cramped spot, it hard to do that. The instructions don't tell you this, they just say to tighten it. I also had to buy a rubber washer to place between the head of the mounting screw and the mounting plate because even if when I fully tightened the screw, my camera would still swing back and forth. Reminder: It does not come with a carrying case and the packaging was poor. The whole tripod was just tossed into a box with no cushioning, so when it arrived, part of the box was damaged from where the tripod bounced around in the box during transit. For something this expensive, I would have expected proper care on the manufacturers part. But for how beefy this tripod is, there isn't any damage to the product itself. Besides these design flaws and cheap packaging, it's very sturdy and smooth to operate. I'm pretty happy with it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 25, 2022 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer
    • You get more than you pay for!
Style: MVH502AH Pattern Name: Video System
I've seen a bit of griping about this head being 'clunky', not smooth. I've used it for taking video of birds and natural surroundings and it not only was smooth as silk, but noiseless as well. However, I think I understand the complaints on its clunkiness; it comes (or mine came) pretty well tightened down (perhaps to keep it from flexing too much during shipping...?), and you need to loosen the bindings that cinch the ball bearing mounts which I believe are only on the pan mechanism, and use the fluid mount adjustments to fine-tune the fluidity of movement instead. Once I did this, that little choppy, clunky chatter (which you skateboarders, or anyone familiar with ball bearing joints, will recognize as problematic if tightened too tightly) will go away. The result is a nice, smooth, quiet movement. I had it too loose at first, and was having trouble keeping the movement fluid, but after adjusting a few times I found it to be awesome! I got really nice movement on the pan, the rise and lowering, and both in unison, as it should be. At this point, you're on your own to develop the feel it takes to make those smooth movements. As a fledgling filmmaker, I'm working on my control of all things involved in my filmmaking, but this help immensely in making what would otherwise look like a handheld, YouTube vlog video look very professional. One suggestion would be to always allow a second or so to begin and end your movement so that the jerky beginning or ends of your clip, if any, can be edited out in post. Other than that, I find this to be the perfect tool for what I need to make my videos look really nice! Like anything else, it's not something that will do all the work for you, and since you'll most likely use it to smooth out DSLR/Mirrorless footage, you aren't going to have the added weight of a big, heavy camera to help slow erratic movements. It is capable of holding one of those cameras; there are two mounting screws included, a 1/4" and a 3/8", so attaching any DSLR-type camera is a breeze, and either screw can be removed so it's not in the way or rattling around on the slider plate. The slider plate allows for easy balancing of your camera on the head so whatever lens you're using, it'll balance nicely. I've used it on a Peak Designs Travel Tripod with a Canon EOS R and a Canon 70-200 zoom with spectacular results, even without using the lens' mount for additional balancing! For the price, I'm really pleased with this purchase! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 4, 2020 by Kai Tiura

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