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Manfrotto MVH502A,546BK-1 Professional Fluid Video System with Aluminum Legs and Mid Spreader (Black)

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Style: MVH502A,546BK-1


Pattern Name: Video System


Features

  • 75mm Ball Mount for quick adjustment
  • Mid spreader for better stability. Requires iOS (9.0 or higher) or Android (5.0 or higher) smartphone
  • Video head gives silky smooth pans and tilts
  • Durable aluminium tripod with fluid video head. Effectively counterbalance the tilt movement

Description

The professional fluid video system MVH502A,546BK-1 includes the fluid video head (75mm half ball) MVH502A and the pro video tripod with mid spreader 546B.The MVH502A is a professional video head and has a 75mm half ball video tripod mount. It’s designed for use with HDSLR cameras and latest interchangeable lens cameras. It offers professional features such as high- performance variable fluidity and a counterbalance setting designed to match the weight of the most popular cameras and their accessories as external monitors, lights or microphones. The 502 head has a pre-set counterbalance of 4kg (8.8 lb.), but is able to support equipment of up to 10kg (22lbs).The 502 head has two Easy Link connectors to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted directly on the head. The 546B is a two- stage, extremely rigid, stable tripod. Able to carry loads up to 20kg (44.lb). The 546B has a die cast aluminum crown with a built in 75mm bowl. The tripod's telescopic mid-level spreader helps set leg angles accurately. Leg locks are secure and reliable, and spiked feet with rubber overshoes are provided for solid grounding on both uneven terrain and smooth floors. The tripod can be used with various dollies. Supplied with padded carrying bag. Specification Center Of Gravity 2.16 in Closed Length 32.68 in Counter Balanced Weight 8.82 lbs. Maximum Height 66.14 in Minimum Height 17.32 in Safety Payload Weight 22lbs. Weight 12.13 lbs.


Product Dimensions: 32.68 x 7 x 7 inches


Item Weight: 12.13 pounds


Item model number: MVH502A,546BK-1


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 8, 2013


Manufacturer: Manfrotto


Country of Origin: Italy


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    • Feels like something from Walmart or some cheap Autozone tuner part.
Style: MVH502AH Pattern Name: Video System
EDIT: Called the number the so-called Manfrotto left in a comment, and got an answering machine... EDIT: REPEATED proof that their response is nothing but a lie. No contact, no nothing. They have now been warned that their last chance is approaching, and if they don't do the right thing, this will begin to become a thorn in their side, and I don't mean a small one. This thing isn't fit for purpose. 1: The pan axis has a dead zone; it's loose right on pickup. That means you're going to get a slight jerk every time you try to move it. 2: The tilt axis really, really wants to zero at an angle. 3: Adjusting either tension knob does result in a variance in tension, but also either feels like inconsistent sandpaper or sounds like peeling packing tape off of bubble wrap. 4: It's fine to use metal injection molding for parts, but please machine the mating surfaces... Manfrotto didn't. 5: I obviously can't determine the alloy, because I'm going to return the head, but it seems substandard; like cheap Chinese "aircraft aluminum" pot metal with a five second anodization treatment. It reminds me of a "tuner" Autozone-quality oil filler cap. Honestly, I can get better results with a normal stills head loosened up for panning. Don't buy this thing until they improve quality. It's made in China, and it's not made well at all. I could go on, but man... Come on, Manfrotto. I know what the problem is: Photographers and videographers need to get their heads out of the sand and demand better. This is on the consumer for not holding manufacturers to a higher standard. I guess I'm looking for another brand... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019 by K.
    • Waste of Time & Money
Style: MVH502AH Pattern Name: Video System
They're cutting corners to save cost. Very soft aluminum used for the 3/8" threads attaching the head. Stripped out quickly. Older model used a threaded brass insert & lasted me over a decade. Mailed in for warranty repair. Two months later was told it was not covered because it was a "grey market" product (I purchased it here from an Amazon seller & paid full price). Decided to cut my losses and keep it for parts. Except they never returned it to me. It's now been another two months. Manfrotto has sub'ed out their customer service too. You'll deal exclusively with an unhelpful third party for any warranty issues. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017 by Send It
    • Silky smooth pans & excellent fit and finish
Review Image by P.K. Frary P.K. Frary
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Review Image by P.K. Frary P.K. Frary
The MVH500AH is a light duty fluid head aimed at the travel and amateur video markets. The flat bottom fits standard photographic tripods (3/8" thread) and has a wide platform for DSLRs, making it a good choice for photographers dabbling in video production. BUILD: The cast aluminum fittings, removable panning handle, giganormous quick release plate and excellent fit and finish make for an impressive package. Plus, installation was easy: a few spins and the MVH500AH mated to the 3/8" bolt on my Manfrotto 190. It held my Canon 80D with EF-s 18-135 3.5-5.6 IS USM perfectly and delivered silky smooth pans. Drag is fixed but resistance is ideal for pans from 10mm to 200mm on APS-C and smoother than my larger and more expensive Manfrotto MVH502AH video head. The pan handle is comfy and provides plenty of leverage, making it easy to grip and steer. One thing I appreciate is the panning handle is not only adjustable for angle, but can be mounted on the left or right side. I’m right-handed but prefer panning with my left-hand, using my right-hand to work camera controls. QUICK RELEASE: The 500 sports a Rapid Connect (Q5) quick release and includes a single 500PLONG plate. The 500PLONG is the long (5.5") version of the 501PL plate. It's ungainly on a DSLR and obviously designed for the long and narrow form factor of pro camcorders. However, it’s designed to slide in the clamp like a rail, allowing it to be positioned for optimal balance. Mounting the 500PLONG takes multiple steps: angle in plate from above, snap in, position for best balance and, finally, tighten the thumbscrew to lock. Tabs prevent the plate from sliding out of the clamp if you forget to lock it. To release, unscrew the lock lever and press the release tab while lifting the rig out. Not quick but secure and easy to rebalance after a lens or camera change. I use the Arca-Swiss (AS) quick release system on my other heads. So I installed an AS compatible clamp (Sunwayfoto) on the head by mounting it on the 3/8" stud of the 500PLONG, yielding an easy to use quick release. Best of all, I can leave an AS plate on my camera and mount it on any of my heads without swapping plates. And, yes, mounting/removing the camera is faster with the AS clamp but I can still slide the 500PLONG for optimal balance. GOTCHAS: Unlike most other Manfrotto video heads, plates for the 500 can't be slid in. Instead, they snap in from above at about a 20 degree angle. Snapping in the plate is more difficult and slower compared to sliding in, especially with larger lenses and accessories attached to the camera. However, since I use an AS compatible clamp the before mentioned is a moot point for me. The extremes of the vertical tilt befuddle me: if I release my grip on the panning arm at the lowest or highest point of the vertical pan, the head is deflected in the opposite direction as if spring loaded. Of course I can hold the panning arm or lock it down but other positions in the pan-path hold position. I’m not sure if this is a feature or defect but my Manfrotto 128LP fluid head simply sits there instead of recoiling and doesn't need to be locked or held. If this is a feature, maybe it’s supposed to keep a heavy rig from suddenly crashing to the extreme of the vertical pan? FINAL BLURB: The 500 is a lightweight travel worthy video head and deal for shooting video with a small to medium DSLR. It's almost perfect but, if I were to grade the 500, it would earn an A-. But it nails the important things: silky smooth pans, easy to balance, is stable and has great fit and finish. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016 by P.K. Frary P.K. Frary
    • Better than a Ball Head
I mostly shoot still photography, but I love this tripod head. I switched from using a ball head to this fluid head after watching a review of this head. I likely will never use a ball head again. This head allows you to balance your camera so that it stays put when you let go of your camera. You can level the head and it will stay level as you pan and tilt. In effect, it approximates a gimbal tripod head with much less weight and a lower cost. Of course, when shooting video, a fluid head is nearly indispensable, and now that I have this head, I've been taking far more video, but I the advantages of this head extend in to still photography as well. I doubt very seriously I'll ever use a ball head again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018 by S. J. Simmons
    • Buyer beware. No warranty if seller is not authorized Manfrotto dealer.
Style: MVH502AH Pattern Name: Video System
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While under warranty, the side connection to the head broke in half, with half of the thread lodged inside the hole, rending the opening useles (see photo). This opening is used to mount a remote monitor. When the head was taken to CRIS (authorized Manfrotto repair center), Manfrotto would NOT cover this item under warranty, stating that the head was not purchased from an authorized Manfrotto dealer. This head was ordered from Amazon. Functionally, the head pans and tilts smoothly, and has a very solid feel. Lack of Manfrotto warranty after purchase from the Amazon seller makes this an unsatisfactory purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2016 by ppmd ppmd

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