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Manfrotto MVH500AH, Lightweight Fluid Video Head with Flat Base, Sliding Plate for Rapid Camera Connection, Supports Multiple Tripods

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Style: 500AH Testa Video Fluida/Base Piatta


Features

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  • Professional fluid drag system on pan and tilt movements
  • Center of gravity: 55 mm and 2.4 kg pre-set counterbalance system on tilt movement
  • Sliding plate for rapid camera connection and set up
  • Flat base supports multiple tripod connections

Description

The MVH500AH is a lightweight head with a wider platform for HDSLR bodies which has a sliding plate which travels to balance the latest interchangeable lens cameras. The entry-level 500 ensures smooth shots and fine control with up to 5kg (11lbs) of equipment. It's the most compact head in our successful Bridging Technology range and it replaces the Manfrotto 701HDV video head. Beautifully smooth shots: the 500 has professional fluid cartridges on both pan and tilt axes to ensure that every camera movement is smooth, controlled and precise. Faster, easier and safer to use: the side lock system allows the camera and sliding QR plate to click quickly into the head from above, instead of needing to be aligned and slid in from the back. No secondary safety lock is necessary. The side lock system also makes it quicker and simpler to lift the camera out of the head from above. The 500 has a pre-set counterbalance of 2.4kg (5.3 lbs.), but is able to support equipment of up to 5kg (11 lbs.). The 500 has one Easy Link 3/8" connector to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted. MVH500AH head with flat base tripod mount for attachment to a hybrid photo/video tripod, a traditional photo tripod, slider, a monopod or other supports. Specifications: 1/4" and 3/8" attachment type 3/8" screw attachment type 1 Bubble Spirit Level Independent Pan Lock Independent Tilt Lock Lateral Tilt -70 Degree / +90 Degree tilt range Material aluminum Maximum Working Temperature 140 Degree F Minimum Working Temperature -4 Degree F 2 Pan Bar Positions 1 Pan Bar Included Pan Drag fluid cartridge with fixed drag Panoramic Rotation 360 degrees Quick Release Plate Type 500PLONG Secondary Safety System Spring Loaded Counter Balance Tilt Drag fluid cartridge with fixed drag Weight 2.05 lbs. Working Height 3.74 in


Color: Black


Brand: Manfrotto


Compatible Devices: Camera


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 5.8 x 5.8 x 14 inches


Item Weight: 2.5 Grams


Maximum Weight Recommendation: 5 Kilograms


Product Dimensions: 5.8"D x 5.8"W x 14"H


Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.8 x 14 inches


Item Weight: 0.088 ounces


Item model number: MVH500AH


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: April 5, 2013


Manufacturer: Manfrotto


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    • I’m torn
I’m torn with this product as from first glance, it seems to be a very high-quality tripod head, but has a few questionable design flaws. To start the mounting screw hole is for a much larger screw that is not on most tripods especially for “lightweight” tripods The included adapter is too short and caused damage after a few hours of use. I had to buy a larger adapter. The second problem might just be me, but I’m a little disappointed they used a proprietary, mounting tape. Form my understanding manFrodo is not new and many people have their mounting plates, but it seems that industry standard uses orca Swiss plates. I went from having numerous mounting plates and options to now just having one plate that I have to use on all of my cameras and Riggs. I have bought a converter, but it doesn’t seem to have the same advantages is the standard plate that comes with the head. Other than that the tripod head is high-quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023 by Joseph Francisco
    • This is the perfect head for my Blackmagic 6k pro
As cameras get smaller my old tripod weighed in at 11 pounds. The new one is around 3 and works better.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • Nirvana for video shooting
Modified the head with a Kirk attachment and cannot be happier. Use it for stills and videos now. A-grade product.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023 by pmuko
    • Good but has cons
1) It is wide, so the Sony Alpha Cameras (I have A7 IV) do not open the battery door to 90 °, but this is still nothing, tolerable. But the clamping screw does not allow you to pull out the battery without moving the quick-release plate. It rests directly on the screw. So you need to loosen the lock, move the plate, replace the battery and put the plate back in its original position, which in turn is not very easy, since there is no scale with markings on the plate. Even lower priced heads have a scale. 2) No scale with markings on the plate In general, given these shortcomings, I put 4 stars ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022 by Yuri Poghosyan
    • If it's Manfrotto, it's got to be good.
Nonetheless mindful that stuff happens, I have never purchased a Manfrotto/Bogen tripod, head, accessory arm, plate, etc. that did not operate flawlessly and, after many years of heavy use, still operate flawlessly. I recently ventured into video and decided to invest in a fluid head for panning in place of the joystick and standard ball heads I use for still photography. My camcorder is a Panasonic HC-VX1K with Shure VP83F LensHopper mic that, together, come in at well under the advertised max weight (5 kg) for this head. The mounting plates easily snaps on and off and includes a horizontal stabilizing pin for cameras that have a built-in receptacle for such. The arm can be mounted on either side and can be attached at any angle. The camera balance is easily set and constant. As is the case with all Manfrotto products I have purchased, the head is of substantial quality: there are no flimsy or cheap parts. Most importantly to me, this head has what many fluid-head reviews lack: it pans absolutely smoothly from a dead stop to start and continued movement; I can detect no difference in force to overcome its static inertia and maintain its dynamic inertia. In other words, my panning videos have no sudden, jerky starts and no interruptions or hesitancy as I pan. As the preponderance of the reviews here testify, this head is a jewel and I unequivocally recommend it for use within its 5 kg limits. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021 by Edward F. Shimkus
    • A fabulous fluid head
Review Image by Karen Karen
Review Image by Karen Karen
Review Image by Karen Karen
This review is for the Manfrotto MVH500AH Lightweight fluid head. I have had this fluid head for about a month and have used it quite a bit. I use it strictly for photography and not video. Prior to having this fluid head I had a Manfrotto ball head. It worked fine except I never liked the quick release plate that came with it. I became intrigued with this fluid head when I saw it used and recommended by photographer, teacher and YouTuber Hudson Henry. After watching a few of his videos I decided to make a purchase. The panning and tilting motion are smooth and fluid. I actually shot my first panorama with this. There are only two knobs to use, one for panning and one for tilting. Very easy to use and handle. There is a leveling bubble when you tilt the head up so you can level the head. I use it for landscape photography, wildlife photography and astro photography. The fluid head acts as a gimbal head, very easy to use for bird photography. One of the photos I included shows a mirrorless camera and a 200-500 lens mounted on it. The fluid head carries them with ease. I doubt that I would ever go back to using a ball head. This does everything I need it to do. I absolutely love it and highly recommend it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021 by Karen Karen
    • Good fluid head
Good fluid head, just a bit heavier than the Amazon description which lists the head at 2.5 grams. Think it's more like 1 kg. I checked the Manfrotto website for weight, it states 1.98 lbs. This head is very heavy, very stable, works great, some of the components could've been (should've been) metal yet were plastic. Due to weight considerations for my backcountry Coues and elk hunting, had to return it and get something a bit lighter. If you're in the market for a proper fluid head with great motion and don't mind a bit of weight, this is a very good choice for the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022 by Todd

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