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product_id: 1210948
title: "Manfrotto MVH500AH Flat Base Pro Fluid Head (Black)"
brand: "manfrotto"
price: "1672 Lei"
currency: RON
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reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/1210948-manfrotto-mvh500ah-flat-base-pro-fluid-head-black
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# Precision fluid cartridges 360° panoramic rotation Supports up to 5kg gear Manfrotto MVH500AH Flat Base Pro Fluid Head (Black)

**Brand:** manfrotto
**Price:** 1672 Lei
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Glide like a pro with Manfrotto’s smoothest moves yet!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Manfrotto MVH500AH Flat Base Pro Fluid Head (Black) by manfrotto
- **How much does it cost?** 1672 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/1210948-manfrotto-mvh500ah-flat-base-pro-fluid-head-black)

## Best For

- manfrotto enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted manfrotto brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Accessory Ready:** Built-in Easy Link connector for monitors or external gear
- • **Quick-Click Setup:** Side lock system for rapid, secure camera mounting & removal
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight yet supports heavy HDSLRs up to 11 lbs with ease
- • **Silky Smooth Control:** Dual fluid cartridges on pan & tilt deliver buttery movements
- • **Effortless Balance Mastery:** Sliding QR plate ensures perfect camera balance every time

## Overview

The Manfrotto MVH500AH Flat Base Pro Fluid Head is a compact, lightweight tripod head designed for professional-quality video and photography. Featuring a wider platform and sliding quick-release plate, it balances DSLR and interchangeable lens cameras up to 5kg with precision fluid cartridges on both pan and tilt axes for ultra-smooth motion. Its innovative side lock system enables fast, secure camera attachment without secondary locks, while the Easy Link connector supports external accessories. Ideal for millennial pros seeking reliable, sleek gear that elevates their creative workflow.

## 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

Review: Excellent addition to my video equipment - I am an amateur who records video for my local high school marching band. This role requires me to set up and tear down my equipment very quickly as most performances are fast. I found the Manfrotto MVH500AH tripod system a welcome addition to my gear. I can get the legs extended quickly with the quick-snap holds. The leveling bubble helps me get a level view for the camcorder in a reasonable time. I really appreciate the drag on the pan and tilt. This item definitely improved my video recording ability and removed a lot of the jerkiness from the videos I record. I also found the bag to be higher quality and quite easy to use. I typically leave the quick-remove plate attached to my camcorder (it fits in my camera bag snugly), which allows me to set up quickly as well. I was also surprised because the weight of the tripod is very reasonable for the quality. This isn't the lightest tripod, but I believe it is a fair trade-off between excellent control and stability and weight. I highly recommend it.
Review: Simply awesome for the price! - I have started shooting more video with my 5D and wanted something other than my ball head for video. I already have a Manfrotto 055X carbon fiber tripod and wanted something that would go onto that quickly. What a breeze! Just unscrew the ballhead, screw this one on and away you go. Probably 30 seconds to make the change. What I wanted was something very lightweight and compact. This head fit the bill perfectly. The fluid movements are really wonderful. Perfectly dampened and with springs to help return it to level. Smooth as silk! The sliding baseplate is plenty long enough to balance the camera with a long lens attached. I have the Canon 70-200 and there are no issues balancing. It is not necessary to use the lens mounting option at all. Just slide the camera back with the plate on the camera and balance is quickly achieved. The finishes are very nice and everything seems to lock down properly. It would certainly support a heavier camera. Overall I am very very happy with the purchase. The pan/tilt handle can be locked in most any position and used on the left or right side. This is really a GREAT choice for smooth pans and tilts and you really cannot beat the price for this very high quality head. Buy it and you will not be disappointed!

## Features

- Wider platform for HDSLR Bodies
- Sliding QR plate for perfect balancing
- Fluid cartridges on both pan and tilt axes

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CHNREYS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #135 in Tripod Heads |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,012) |
| Date First Available | April 5, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.05 pounds |
| Item model number | MVH500AH |
| Manufacturer | Manfrotto |
| Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 5.8 x 14 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Manfrotto
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Camera
- **Item Weight:** 930 Grams
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Maximum Height:** 10.5 Centimeters
- **Model Name:** MVH500AH
- **Special Feature:** Fluid
- **Tripod Head Type:** Ball Heads
- **Weight Limit:** 5 Kilograms

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent addition to my video equipment
*by M***S on January 1, 2014*

I am an amateur who records video for my local high school marching band. This role requires me to set up and tear down my equipment very quickly as most performances are fast. I found the Manfrotto MVH500AH tripod system a welcome addition to my gear. I can get the legs extended quickly with the quick-snap holds. The leveling bubble helps me get a level view for the camcorder in a reasonable time. I really appreciate the drag on the pan and tilt. This item definitely improved my video recording ability and removed a lot of the jerkiness from the videos I record. I also found the bag to be higher quality and quite easy to use. I typically leave the quick-remove plate attached to my camcorder (it fits in my camera bag snugly), which allows me to set up quickly as well. I was also surprised because the weight of the tripod is very reasonable for the quality. This isn't the lightest tripod, but I believe it is a fair trade-off between excellent control and stability and weight. I highly recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply awesome for the price!
*by B***X on June 14, 2014*

I have started shooting more video with my 5D and wanted something other than my ball head for video. I already have a Manfrotto 055X carbon fiber tripod and wanted something that would go onto that quickly. What a breeze! Just unscrew the ballhead, screw this one on and away you go. Probably 30 seconds to make the change. What I wanted was something very lightweight and compact. This head fit the bill perfectly. The fluid movements are really wonderful. Perfectly dampened and with springs to help return it to level. Smooth as silk! The sliding baseplate is plenty long enough to balance the camera with a long lens attached. I have the Canon 70-200 and there are no issues balancing. It is not necessary to use the lens mounting option at all. Just slide the camera back with the plate on the camera and balance is quickly achieved. The finishes are very nice and everything seems to lock down properly. It would certainly support a heavier camera. Overall I am very very happy with the purchase. The pan/tilt handle can be locked in most any position and used on the left or right side. This is really a GREAT choice for smooth pans and tilts and you really cannot beat the price for this very high quality head. Buy it and you will not be disappointed!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Silky smooth pans & excellent fit and finish
*by P***Y on October 15, 2016*

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.

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