Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Video Head with Flat Base and Sliding Plate

The MVH500AH is a lightweight head with a wider platform designed for HDSLR bodies. It features a sliding plate that can be adjusted to balance the latest interchangeable lens cameras, allowing for smooth shots and precise control with up to 5kg (11lbs) of equipment. This compact head is part of the successful Bridging Technology range and replaces the Manfrotto 701HDV video head.

The 500 head is equipped with professional fluid cartridges on both the pan and tilt axes, ensuring that every camera movement is smooth, controlled, and precise. The side lock system allows for quick and easy mounting of the camera and sliding QR plate from above, eliminating the need for alignment and sliding in from the back. No secondary safety lock is required, making it faster and safer to use.

With a pre-set counterbalance of 2.4kg (5.3 lbs.), the 500 head can support equipment weighing up to 5kg (11 lbs.). It also features an Easy Link 3/8" connector for attaching external monitors or other accessories. The head comes with a flat base tripod mount for easy attachment to hybrid photo/video tripods, traditional photo tripods, sliders, monopods, or other supports.

Specifications include: 1/4" and 3/8" attachment types, 3/8" screw attachment type, bubble spirit level, independent pan and tilt locks, a tilt range of -70 Degree / +90 Degree, aluminum material, maximum working temperature of 140 Degree F, minimum working temperature of -4 Degree F, two pan bar positions, one included pan bar, fluid cartridge pan drag, 360-degree panoramic rotation, quick release plate type 500PLONG, spring-loaded secondary safety system, counterbalance system, tilt drag fluid cartridge, weight of 2.05 lbs., and working height of 3.74 inches.

The MVH500AH ensures safer operation with its updated UNI Safety Payload system, allowing for a more accurate measure of gear capacity. With features like a professional fluid drag system, pre-set counterbalance, sliding plate for rapid camera setup, and flat base for versatile tripod connections, this head is perfect for capturing smooth and controlled shots in a variety of shooting scenarios.

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