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Manfrotto MVH500AH, Lightweight Fluid Video Head with Flat Base, Sliding Plate for Rapid Camera Connection, Supports Multiple Tripods
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Color | Black |
Brand | Manfrotto |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Product Dimensions | 14.4"D x 6.4"W x 6.4"H |
Item Weight | 2.5 Grams |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 5 Kilograms |
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- Professional fluid drag system on pan and tilt movements
- Center of gravity: 55 mm and 2.4 kg pre-set counterbalance system on tilt movement
- Sliding plate for rapid camera connection and set up
- Flat base supports multiple tripod connections
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Quality of material | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Stability | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Sturdiness | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.1 | — | — |
Light weight | 3.7 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | CameraSpot | Leifrotto | SmallRig | Lixinshunyi | Lixinshunyi |
compatible devices | Camera | Camcorder | Camera | Camera, Camcorder | Camera |
folded size | — | 86*76*102mm | 70mm in height and a 36mm-diameter in base | — | 14.5 centimeters |
max. recommended weight | 5 kilograms | 22 pounds | 3 kilograms | 6 kilograms | 8.8 pounds |
weight | 2.5 grams | 1.7 pounds | 279 grams | 30.97 ounces | 0.39 kilograms |
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Empower filmmakers and photographers to COMPOSE THEIR VISION into stunning visual content, providing an ecosystem of high performance and innovative products.
Based in Northern Italy, Manfrotto designs, manufactures an extensive range of camera tripods and heads, lighting stands, photograpchi bags and accessories.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 5.8 x 14 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.088 ounces |
ASIN | B00CHNREYS |
Item model number | MVH500AH |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #75 in Tripod Heads |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 5, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Manfrotto |
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Product Description
The MVH500AH is a lightweight head with a wider platform for HDSLR bodies which has a sliding plate which travels to balance the latest interchangeable lens cameras. The entry-level 500 ensures smooth shots and fine control with up to 5kg (11lbs) of equipment. It's the most compact head in our successful Bridging Technology range and it replaces the Manfrotto 701HDV video head. Beautifully smooth shots: the 500 has professional fluid cartridges on both pan and tilt axes to ensure that every camera movement is smooth, controlled and precise. Faster, easier and safer to use: the side lock system allows the camera and sliding QR plate to click quickly into the head from above, instead of needing to be aligned and slid in from the back. No secondary safety lock is necessary. The side lock system also makes it quicker and simpler to lift the camera out of the head from above. The 500 has a pre-set counterbalance of 2.4kg (5.3 lbs.), but is able to support equipment of up to 5kg (11 lbs.). The 500 has one Easy Link 3/8" connector to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted. MVH500AH head with flat base tripod mount for attachment to a hybrid photo/video tripod, a traditional photo tripod, slider, a monopod or other supports. Specifications: 1/4" and 3/8" attachment type 3/8" screw attachment type 1 Bubble Spirit Level Independent Pan Lock Independent Tilt Lock Lateral Tilt -70 Degree / +90 Degree tilt range Material aluminum Maximum Working Temperature 140 Degree F Minimum Working Temperature -4 Degree F 2 Pan Bar Positions 1 Pan Bar Included Pan Drag fluid cartridge with fixed drag Panoramic Rotation 360 degrees Quick Release Plate Type 500PLONG Secondary Safety System Spring Loaded Counter Balance Tilt Drag fluid cartridge with fixed drag Weight 2.05 lbs. Working Height 3.74 in
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
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Customers like the quality, smoothness, performance, value, and fit of the camera support. For example, they mention that it's well built, works well, and is totally worth the price. Customers are also impresseded with the fluid head, ease of use, and weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tripod head. They mention it's very high quality, well built, and reliable. Some say that the base plate is awesome and that it snaps on and allows them to swap the camera quickly. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...the case with all Manfrotto products I have purchased, the head is of substantial quality: there are no flimsy or cheap parts...." Read more
"...pans and tilts and you really cannot beat the price for this very high quality head. Buy it and you will not be disappointed!" Read more
"...plate on the top of this bad boy, those plates are really quick and sturdy." Read more
"...This head is very heavy, very stable, works great, some of the components could've been (should've been) metal yet were plastic...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the camera support. They mention that the pans and tilts are smooth and fluid. The handling is perfect and the movement is very smooth but effortless. The product works great for video and photos, and the results have been smooth.
"...to me, this head has what many fluid-head reviews lack: it pans absolutely smoothly from a dead stop to start and continued movement; I can detect..." Read more
"...This head fit the bill perfectly. The fluid movements are really wonderful. Perfectly dampened and with springs to help return it to level...." Read more
"...Its smaller but still retains that butter glide pan and tilt movement. Supposedly this is a true fluid head (whatever that means, who cares)...." Read more
"...If you're in the market for a proper fluid head with great motion and don't mind a bit of weight, this is a very good choice for the money." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera support. They mention that it works well with the 438 leveling base, and on a Manfrotto tripod. It also works great on slididers, with smooth motions. The product is a perfect combination of size, function, and reliability. It works well for video and photos, with the supplied mounting plate. Some customers have reported issues with the tilt. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...(works great on tripod as well)...." Read more
"...This head is very heavy, very stable, works great, some of the components could've been (should've been) metal yet were plastic...." Read more
"...Together with the 438 leveling base, it works nicely...." Read more
"This is a great tripod head! works amazing with my canon 7D and my Sony Ex-1...." Read more
Customers find the value of the camera support to be impressive. They say it's totally worth the price, a travel worthy video head, and a deal for shooting video with a small to medium DSLR.
"...great motion and don't mind a bit of weight, this is a very good choice for the money." Read more
"...it approximates a gimbal tripod head with much less weight and a lower cost...." Read more
"...BLURB: The 500 is a lightweight travel worthy video head and deal for shooting video with a small to medium DSLR...." Read more
"Excellent head. Worth every penny. So reliable, so well built...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the camera support. They mention it's an almost perfect balance between size, weight, and performance. The head fits like any camera and has very good build quality. It has the right combination of size and utility for amateur videographers. It's small, stable, and has great fit and finish. It fits flat plate tripods with 3/8 mount and is perfect for big lenses.
"...This head fit the bill perfectly. The fluid movements are really wonderful. Perfectly dampened and with springs to help return it to level...." Read more
"...The flat bottom fits standard photographic tripods (3/8" thread) and has a wide platform for DSLRs, making it a good choice for photographers..." Read more
"If you've not tried a fluid head, then this is a must! Perfect combination of size, function, and reliability...." Read more
"...on most tripods especially for “lightweight” tripods The included adapter is too short and caused damage after a few hours of use...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the fluid head. They mention it's a great product, easy to use, and acts as a gimbal head. Some say that it'll work well with small tripods and monopods. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Good fluid head, just a bit heavier than the Amazon description which lists the head at 2.5 grams. Think it's more like 1 kg...." Read more
"...The fluid head carries them with ease. I doubt that I would ever go back to using a ball head. This does everything I need it to do...." Read more
"...A great fluid head!" Read more
"Very smooth, good build quality a great fluid head for a run-n-gun small tripod or monopod...." Read more
Customers find the camera support easy to use. They mention that it is well made, and convenient than a gimbal system. They also say that the head allows for easy, smooth tracking of moving objects, and that the quick release is easy to operate. Customers are also happy with the lockdowns and the adjustments.
"...Very easy to use and handle. There is a leveling bubble when you tilt the head up so you can level the head...." Read more
"...Plus, installation was easy: a few spins and the MVH500AH mated to the 3/8" bolt on my Manfrotto 190...." Read more
"...The thumbscrew which manages the assembly is easy to get to, and with a little practice, swapping out gear will take only a few seconds...." Read more
"Love this fluid head! This is well built and easy to use. I prefer this over a ball head for photography...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the camera support. Some say that it's very lightweight and compact, while others say it'll work well for light to medium-heavy cameras. The MVH500AH is a light duty fluid head aimed at travel and amateur video. It's acceptable for light use cases.
"...What I wanted was something very lightweight and compact. This head fit the bill perfectly. The fluid movements are really wonderful...." Read more
"...This head is very heavy, very stable, works great, some of the components could've been (should've been) metal yet were plastic...." Read more
"...In effect, it approximates a gimbal tripod head with much less weight and a lower cost...." Read more
"...I prefer this over a ball head for photography. It is bulkier, but it is a small price to pay for a straight horizon...." Read more
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I recently ventured into video and decided to invest in a fluid head for panning in place of the joystick and standard ball heads I use for still photography. My camcorder is a Panasonic HC-VX1K with Shure VP83F LensHopper mic that, together, come in at well under the advertised max weight (5 kg) for this head. The mounting plates easily snaps on and off and includes a horizontal stabilizing pin for cameras that have a built-in receptacle for such. The arm can be mounted on either side and can be attached at any angle. The camera balance is easily set and constant. As is the case with all Manfrotto products I have purchased, the head is of substantial quality: there are no flimsy or cheap parts.
Most importantly to me, this head has what many fluid-head reviews lack: it pans absolutely smoothly from a dead stop to start and continued movement; I can detect no difference in force to overcome its static inertia and maintain its dynamic inertia. In other words, my panning videos have no sudden, jerky starts and no interruptions or hesitancy as I pan.
As the preponderance of the reviews here testify, this head is a jewel and I unequivocally recommend it for use within its 5 kg limits.
2) No scale with markings on the plate
In general, given these shortcomings, I put 4 stars
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Sturdy, smooth and nicely finished.
Works best with a levelling base.
Le niveau à bulle n’est pas très visible, mais très important pour être bien à l’horizontale
La suavidad del paneo vertical y horizontal es idónea para el seguimiento y observación de aves, como en mi caso. Usando un telescopio terrestre.
La regulación de dureza del paneo horizontal no es muy efectiva, pero sí el vertical.
Para mi los prioritario era la posibilidad de equilibrar el peso según la posición en el gran plano que dispone la rótula, desplazando el telescopio delante o atrás como me convenga. Es perfecto! De esta forma puedo tener aflojado siempre el bloqueo vertical sin que se mueva el telescopio.
Que el mango se pueda regular y quitar fácilmente, para mi es un alivio. Sin tener que usar una llave.
Y la calidad de los materiales, construcción... De 10.
En general estoy muy satisfecho con la compra, y cada vez que salgo al campo. El salto de calidad ha sido notable.
静止画用の三脚(K&F)でも、気軽に動画と望遠が使えるように購入。
操作性も良いし、安定して使えている。
さすがマンフロット!といえる商品です。