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Key Features
- Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Mounting Thread
- Use with Tripods, Sliders, Jibs & More
- Nitrogen Piston Counterbalance Mechanism
- 0 to 17.6 lb Continuous Counterbalance
The Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech is a flat base fluid video head designed for the versatility needs of the independent content creator who's engaged in different types of projects. Thanks to its flat base with a 3/8"-16 mounting thread, as well as its relatively compact and lightweight design, the head can easily be moved between a compatible tripod and a slider, jib, monopod, and various other gear. One of the key features of the 608 Nitrotech is its Nitrogen gas piston counterbalance mechanism (hence, Nitrotech), which allows continuous counterbalance adjustment—as opposed to stepped or fixed—for the head's full payload range of 0 to 17.6 lb. Additionally, an upgraded fluid technology significantly improves continuously variable drag performance and enables smooth and judder-free pan and tilt movements.
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What is the height of this head?
What is the height of this head?
This head is 5.9" / 15 cm tall.
Date published: 2020-12-18
How well will this head work with longer lenses, ...
How well will this head work with longer lenses, such as a Canon 600mm VII?
This tripod head works well with longer lenses such as the canon 600mm. It is a fluid head which helps create smooth motion. it also has drag control to increase/decrease the resistance as you pan and tilt. When using a tripod head like this it is best to make sure the lens/camera is balanced on the head (not too far backwards or forwards) to get optimal performance.
Date published: 2025-07-11
How does the 608 compare to the 504X with regards ...
How does the 608 compare to the 504X with regards to how well the fluid works for pan and tilt?
The 504X has a higher load capacity than the 608. Both should perform very well for pans and tilts though.
Date published: 2021-02-05
I recently took deliver of a k&f tripod. is the ...
I recently took deliver of a k&f tripod. is the manfrotto 608 compatible so I can mount my camcorder?
Yes, the bottom of the Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head has a standard female 3/8" thread. And the K&F legs the head comes off and that has a 3/8 inch male thread.
Date published: 2021-10-17
How well will this head work with Canon R5 and ...
How well will this head work with Canon R5 and 600mm lens?
This tripod head works well with longer lenses such as the canon 600mm. It is a fluid head which helps create smooth motion. it also has drag control to increase/decrease the resistance as you pan and tilt. When using a tripod head like this it is best to make sure the lens/camera is balanced on the head (not too far backwards or forwards) to get optimal performance.
Date published: 2021-04-14
Will this tripod head will work with Robus ...
Will this tripod head will work with Robus RC-5570 Vantage Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod ?
Yes it will.
Date published: 2021-07-15
I am trying to mount a nikon 500pf attached to a ...
I am trying to mount a nikon 500pf attached to a z9, using the foot of the lens. But I cant balance, it keeps falling back toward the camera even when its the furthest forward. I did not want to mount on the camera fearing using like this would eventually stress the mount between the camera and lens. What do you suggest?, thanks
Which 15mm rod baseplate and rods do you suggest that would work?
Date published: 2022-02-06
Is this compatible with Arca Swiss Plates? From ...
Is this compatible with Arca Swiss Plates? From looking at the photos, it looks like they changed the design.
Purchase an arca swiss quick release clamp and screw it onto the Manfrotto long plate. Center hole for most treaded quick releases are 3/8 16. Do that and it will be arca swiss compatible
Date published: 2019-08-15