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.‎

Technical Specification‎:‎

• Attaches by‎:‎ 1/4‎"‎ and 3/8‎"‎ Attachment Type
• Attachment‎:‎ 3/8‎"‎ Screw Attachment Type
• Bubble Spirit Level ‎(‎no‎.‎‎)‎‎:‎ 1 Number
• Color‎:‎ Black
• Independent Pan Lock‎:‎ Yes
• Independent Tilt Lock‎:‎ Yes
• Lateral Tilt‎:‎ ‎-70° / +90° Tilt Range
• Material‎:‎ Aluminum
• Maximum Working Temperature‎:‎ 60.0 °C
• Minimum Working Temperature‎:‎ ‎-20.0 °C
• Pan Bar Positions‎:‎ 2 Number
• Pan Drag‎:‎ Fluid Cartridge with Fixed Drag
• Panoramic Rotation‎:‎ 360 Degrees
• Plate Type‎:‎ 500PLONG
• Quick Release‎:‎ Yes
• Secondary Safety System‎:‎ Yes
• Spring Loaded Counter Balance‎:‎ Yes
• Tilt Drag‎:‎ Fluid Cartridge with Fixed Drag
• Weight‎:‎ 0.93 kg
• Working Height‎:‎ 9.5 cm