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

This is the best option for both photo and video users. I am primarily a still photographer and use a gimbal. However, this fluid head has replaced my gimbal at a much lower price. The only problem is the manfrotto type plates. However, several manufacturers sell adapters that allow Arca swiss plates to be used.

Great tripod! Great fluid head! Exactly what I was looking for! :) Ordering was easy and super fast!

READ THIS: Be cautious about who you order this head from. I ordered it from Ornem first and the 502 I received was obviously used and scratched up by the previous owner or maybe it was a demo/showroom model. I feel like Ornem was hoping some schmuck wouldn't have cared about the condition and I ended up receiving it. When you order something that is described as BRAND NEW, that is what you should expect and what you should receive, no questions ask. I returned it that same day and ordered it again through CaMan and the new one I received was, you guessed it, brand new. Before I sent them my negative seller feedback, I noticed that they had a couple negative reviews in the past 30 days. So I went ahead and put together my review and it was live in about 10 minutes. NOT EVEN 15 MINUTES LATER, my review as well as the other reviews left by unhappy customers had been deleted! How is this possible? Amazon should be the only one that is capable of deleting reviews because now, Ornem has a 100% unblemished record and customers will never know about situations like mine. THE ACTUAL REVIEW: This head is a beast. It's a solid build and the fluid drag system will give you buttery smooth panning and tilt footage. The only concern I had going into buying this head was the fact that it's made in China. Not to say that stuff made in China is bad, I've purchased plenty of great products made in China, it's just that Manfrotto chose to have it manufactured in China vs. Italy like the majority of their products that got me thinkin. I also ordered the 190 go tripod which is made in Italy so I was able to get a good idea of the build quality between the two. The 190 is flawless 5/5 no problem. The 502 is a 4/5, it's constructed very well but it appears they took some shortcuts on the finish. The one thing I noticed about the 502 is that as you're adjusting the fluid dials, there is this odd popping sound. My guess is it's the fluid within the head as you adjust it accordingly. Not a huge deal breaker as the head pans and tilts consistently in all directions but I am hoping that it will eventually go away. There is some play in the dials too but I was aware of that when I was doing my research on this head. VERDICT: In the end, I'm super stoked to have added the 502 and 190 to my setup and I highly suggest ordering either of these products if you are in the market for some sweet gear. Once again, BE AWARE OF WHO YOU ORDER THIS THROUGH.

I was looking to upgrade my tripod for video work and this baby comes highly recommended. After alot of research and Scratching my head going back and forth with the "Should I spend that much or shouldn't I" question I finally decided to go for it. I got this and the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 tripod and the combination of the two is just smooth and like a dream. The fluid head is great for those paning from Left to right or up to down product shots especially. Extremely sturdy build and the quality packaging and delivery were amazing from amazon and the seller especially with prime shipping. Now in terms of practicality,this fluid head is one of the best out there.However if you are someone who travels alot and carries a ton of gear already,then this is definitely going to add some extra kg's.Its heavy. The money and the weight though is totally worth the investment.Anyone looking to get great video footage and photos wont regret this buy. Hope this helped.. Peace

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Fault reported below resolved with replacement order. This item proved to be of exceptional build quality and thus great value for money at this price. As smooth as silk on both the vertical and horizontal planes under finely controlled continuous adjustment to produce languid cinematic effects while panning and tilting. Solid independent locking in both planes along with acutely angular positioning for those Dr Caligari's Cabinet weirding shots. Paired with a Manfrotto half bowl leveller, this rig was quick and easy to set up for any shooting scenario with confidence that it would all stay in place, all day, even under a hefty load. A 3/8" threaded hole at each side of the camera platform allow accessories such as field monitors and microphones to be rigidly stabilised off the camera body creating a more stable platform for sharper filming with less camera shake and cleaner audio. If there are better fluid heads available at even twice the price then you should buy one right away for a fabulous bargain. This is merely a very highly regarded piece of professionally engineered equipment at a very reasonable price. But it's a whole new level above its junior partner and streets ahead of the rest and many if its much more expensive competitors. Altogether, a bit of a photograhic and cinematic revelation. Original review: Red continuous fluid drag adjustment ring for panning function was seized on arrival and would not budge despite best efforts without putting it in a vice. Locking mechanism engaged and disengaged without issue and panning function itself worked very freely, probably set near minimum drag. This fault has previously been reported among earlier comments by another unfortunate buyer who was spot on. I'm giving Manfrotto another chance since this is my first brand purchase. Looks and feels very sturdy though and all functions otherwise perfect. Spring-back counterbalance on this model well suited to heavier DSLRs (eg. D850) and bulky lenses such as Sigma Art series with the automatic 4kg setting. Hoping for a better outcome after a further wait.

Beautifully made head with quality feel and very good functionality!