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Key Features
- Supports 17.6 Pounds
- Wide Platform for Camcorders & HDSLRs
- 60mm Half Ball for Leveling
- Spring-Loaded Counterbalance
The Manfrotto MVH500A Fluid Drag Video Head with MVT502AM Tripod and Carry Bag features a fluid head with a wide platform to support the HDSLR form factor, and a 60mm half ball for quick leveling without adjusting the legs. The head supports a maximum weight load of 17.6 pounds and has a built-in, pre-set spring-loaded counterbalance of 5.3 pounds. It features a tilt range of -70°/+90° and provides a panning rotation of 360°. The head also features a side lock system for the sliding quick release plate, a pan handle, and an integrated bubble level.
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What is the screw size hole on the side of the ...
What is the screw size hole on the side of the plate?
Don't know the size but it fits my C300, 7D and C200
Date published: 2019-12-09
I have a Panasonic AGAC 160P. Will this support ...
I have a Panasonic AGAC 160P. Will this support the weight of this camera?
Yes, the Manfrotto MVH500A Fluid Drag Video Head with MVT502AM Tripod and Carry Bag will support the Panasonic AG-AC160 PAL AVCCAM HD Handheld Camcorder.
Date published: 2022-11-29
Is the half ball removable so that a flat plate ...
Is the half ball removable so that a flat plate is exposed if I want to mount this to a slider?
It is not. It is a 60mm ball head only, it cannot be converted to a flat base. What you could do instead is purchase the legs separate along with the flat base 500AH model and the 75mm Ball Adapter.
Manfrotto Legs Only - https://bhpho.to/2jODzMY
Flat Base Version of Head - https://bhpho.to/2drN3e3
75mm Ball Adapter - https://bhpho.to/2VoEN8w
Date published: 2019-05-08
question
Can I put the head upside down, so that I can shoot from lower angles?
I have tried this and it does work, although panning and tilted becomes limited due to the tripod legs.
Date published: 2018-08-28
What is the bag (size, model) that comes with ...
What is the bag (size, model) that comes with this kit?
The carry bag for the Manfrotto MVH500A Fluid Drag Video Head with MVT502AM Tripod and Carry Bag is just larger than 28.35" which is the closed length of the tripod. There is no model for the bag.
Date published: 2024-09-26
question
Can the fluid head be separated for use with other tripod or monopod?
It can as long as the tripod works with a 60mm ball or 75mm using the included adapter.
Date published: 2018-08-28
question
can you release the mid level spreader? I've heard you can't detach that at all. How much can you actually spread the legs?
Sorry, no you cannot remove the spreader on this tripod. The max spread is what you see here about 22.
Date published: 2018-08-28
Can this tilt to shoot perfectly vertical rather ...
Can this tilt to shoot perfectly vertical rather than horizontal?
Unfortunately, the MVH500A fluid head (and most professional video heads) do not offer this. If you would like to shoot vertical video, there are devices and accessories that will allow you to mount your camera vertically on the fluid head. I'd recommend reaching out to us and we can figure a solution out with you! :)
Date published: 2021-11-03