Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base
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SKU: MVH502AH
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Main Features
- Supports 4kgs
- Bridging Technology
- Pan fluid drag system
- Easy Link connectors for easy attachment of accessories
- Wider and longer top plate for extra stability
- Built in counterbalance system
- Ball-bearing drag for precise, smooth movements
The Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base is an affordable yet remarkably full-featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology (inherited from the 509HD and 504HD heads). The...
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Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base
23 reviews
SKU: MVH502AH
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- Pan Bar
- 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate
- 2 Year Limited Warranty + 3 Year Extension upon Online Registration
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Main Features
- Supports 4kgs
- Bridging Technology
- Pan fluid drag system
- Easy Link connectors for easy attachment of accessories
- Wider and longer top plate for extra stability
- Built in counterbalance system
- Ball-bearing drag for precise, smooth movements
The Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base is an affordable yet remarkably full-featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology (inherited from the 509HD and 504HD heads). The...
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Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base
The Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base is an affordable yet remarkably full-featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology (inherited from the 509HD and 504HD heads). The 502HD is designed for executing cinematic moves with compact camcorders and DSLR video cameras.
The head supports up to 4kgs, and spring-loaded counter balance is set for that weight. The balance plate's 3.27" range allows you to correct for uneven payloads that might be due to matte boxes or exotic DSLR rig configurations.
The bridging technology ensures that the pan friction control is intuitive and easy to set, but also protected against knocks. There are of course independent locks for pan and tilt, and drag for both is selectable in a continuous range from zero to the max level. This allows you to operate the head in a confident, smooth manner using the included pan bar.
Key Features
Pan drag and tilt drag are continuously adjustable from 0 (no drag) to the maximum level
Sliding quick-release place secured by secondary safety system -
Load Capacity 8.8 lb (4 kg)
Diameter/Thread 3/8"-16 thread
Counter Balance System Spring-loaded
Counter Balance Range One fixed spring for 8.8 lb (4 kg) camera weight
Quick Release/Wedge Plate 504PLONG plate with 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screws
Balance Plate 504PLONG plate slides 3.27" (83.0 mm)
Tilt Drag Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level
Tilt Range -80° to +90° tilt range front to back
Tilt Lock Yes
Spring Loaded Counter Bal Yes
Pan Drag Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level
Pan Range 360°
Pan Lock Yes
Pan Bar 1 included 2 possible positions
Leveling Bubble Yes
Material Aluminum
Color Black
Temperature Range -4 to +104 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Height 5.12 in (13.0 cm)
Weight 3.53 lb (1.6 kg) -
PPeterI'd happily buy this again
We use this on a 055Pro base, supporting a older Sony HVR-7ZU camera weighing around 3 kg. This head gives us very smooth and secure control in two dimensions. Relatively simple to attach to the tripod base. Highly recommended.
CChristopherI would but this again.I use this for my Sony camcorder. Some say this is overkill but I don't see it that way at all. It does return to its own level in the up/down plane but not as well as I would have hoped. It stops at an angle which is probably about 20 degrees off level.Otherwise it works well and looks good. Even with a little camcorder.
RRobYesA good head for DSLR. Smooth and easy to operate.
TTimA must for the serious videographerSuper smooth pans and tilts, adjustable to your preference, and lockable as well. The long baseplate gives great stability and allows you to position the camera for perfect balance.Only one single flaw, and that is the clicking noise that comes out of the tension dial when adjusting. This can be picked up by your on-camera mic, so either use an off-camera recorder, or don't adjust the tension while filming.
JJamilHighly recommended workhorse mirrorless headFirstly, thanks Video guys for insanely fast and safe shipping!I'm upgrading to this larger video head from a Benro S4 video head. There is just no comparison. My video quality has jumped to usable professional shots and I find that I get 99% usable pans. I wanted a video head with drag because I do a bit of product work, I wanted to be able to go slow and this head delivers. It's very strong and has no issue with my GH4 mounted in a cage with a montior attached, where as my old Benro was very underpowered and would not have enough resistance against the weight.Build quality is top notch, I feel like it will hold up on the field. Knob placement is my only complaint for this tripod, but it's a small one and I barely notice now and it's only been 2 weeks.I can't believe I didn't upgrade earlier, especially considering the price! It feels like a top end tripod head. My shots look like I always wanted them too and the most important thing is I do think have to struggle to get them.
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Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base
The Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base is an affordable yet remarkably full-featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology (inherited from the 509HD and 504HD heads). The 502HD is designed for executing cinematic moves with compact camcorders and DSLR video cameras.
The head supports up to 4kgs, and spring-loaded counter balance is set for that weight. The balance plate's 3.27" range allows you to correct for uneven payloads that might be due to matte boxes or exotic DSLR rig configurations.
The bridging technology ensures that the pan friction control is intuitive and easy to set, but also protected against knocks. There are of course independent locks for pan and tilt, and drag for both is selectable in a continuous range from zero to the max level. This allows you to operate the head in a confident, smooth manner using the included pan bar.
Key Features
Pan drag and tilt drag are continuously adjustable from 0 (no drag) to the maximum level
Sliding quick-release place secured by secondary safety system
Load Capacity 8.8 lb (4 kg)
Diameter/Thread 3/8"-16 thread
Counter Balance System Spring-loaded
Counter Balance Range One fixed spring for 8.8 lb (4 kg) camera weight
Quick Release/Wedge Plate 504PLONG plate with 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screws
Balance Plate 504PLONG plate slides 3.27" (83.0 mm)
Tilt Drag Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level
Tilt Range -80° to +90° tilt range front to back
Tilt Lock Yes
Spring Loaded Counter Bal Yes
Pan Drag Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level
Pan Range 360°
Pan Lock Yes
Pan Bar 1 included 2 possible positions
Leveling Bubble Yes
Material Aluminum
Color Black
Temperature Range -4 to +104 °F (-20 to +60 °C)
Height 5.12 in (13.0 cm)
Weight 3.53 lb (1.6 kg)
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Christopher I use this for my Sony camcorder. Some say this is overkill but I don't see it that way at all. It does return to its own level in the up/down plane but not as well as I would have hoped. It stops at an angle which is probably about 20 degrees off level.Otherwise it works well and looks good. Even with a little camcorder.
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Rob A good head for DSLR. Smooth and easy to operate.
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Tim Super smooth pans and tilts, adjustable to your preference, and lockable as well. The long baseplate gives great stability and allows you to position the camera for perfect balance.Only one single flaw, and that is the clicking noise that comes out of the tension dial when adjusting. This can be picked up by your on-camera mic, so either use an off-camera recorder, or don't adjust the tension while filming.
J
Jamil Firstly, thanks Video guys for insanely fast and safe shipping!I'm upgrading to this larger video head from a Benro S4 video head. There is just no comparison. My video quality has jumped to usable professional shots and I find that I get 99% usable pans. I wanted a video head with drag because I do a bit of product work, I wanted to be able to go slow and this head delivers. It's very strong and has no issue with my GH4 mounted in a cage with a montior attached, where as my old Benro was very underpowered and would not have enough resistance against the weight.Build quality is top notch, I feel like it will hold up on the field. Knob placement is my only complaint for this tripod, but it's a small one and I barely notice now and it's only been 2 weeks.I can't believe I didn't upgrade earlier, especially considering the price! It feels like a top end tripod head. My shots look like I always wanted them too and the most important thing is I do think have to struggle to get them.
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Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate
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- Supplied with Two 1/4-20" and Two 3/8" camera screws
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- Allows perfect balance for camcorders with unusual weight distribution
- Supplied with Two 1/4-20" and Two 3/8" camera screws
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SKU#: 244MINIMain Features
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- Ideal for Flash, LED lights or LCD Monitors
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SKU#: 244MICROMain Features
- Length: 5.9" (15cm)
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- Ideal for Flash, LED lights or LCD Monitors
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Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate
SKU#: 504PLONGMain Features
- Works with 504HD Fluid Head
- Allows perfect balance for camcorders with unusual weight distribution
- Supplied with Two 1/4-20" and Two 3/8" camera screws
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Manfrotto 244MINI Friction Arm
SKU#: 244MINIMain Features
- Length: 9.4" (24cm)
- Two 1/4"-20 Studs
- One 1/4"-20 - 3/8"-16 Adapter
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb (3kgs)
- Ideal for Flash, LED lights or LCD Monitors
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Manfrotto 244 Micro Friction Arm
SKU#: 244MICROMain Features
- Length: 5.9" (15cm)
- Two 1/4"-20 Studs
- One 1/4"-20 - 3/8"-16 Adapter
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb (3kgs)
- Ideal for Flash, LED lights or LCD Monitors
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$158.00
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Manfrotto Hot Shoe Adapter for 244 Mini and 244 Micro Arms
SKU#: 244ADPT-HSMain Features
- Hot Shoe for Micro and Mini 244 Friction Arms
- ideal for mounting anything that needs a Cold shoe
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