Manfrotto MVH502A,546GB-1 Professional Fluid Video System with Aluminum Tripod and Ground Spreader (Black)

READ THIS: Be cautious about who you order this head from. I ordered it from Ornem first and the 502 I received was obviously used and scratched up by the previous owner or maybe it was a demo/showroom model. I feel like Ornem was hoping some schmuck wouldn't have cared about the condition and I ended up receiving it. When you order something that is described as BRAND NEW, that is what you should expect and what you should receive, no questions ask. I returned it that same day and ordered it again through CaMan and the new one I received was, you guessed it, brand new. Before I sent them my negative seller feedback, I noticed that they had a couple negative reviews in the past 30 days. So I went ahead and put together my review and it was live in about 10 minutes. NOT EVEN 15 MINUTES LATER, my review as well as the other reviews left by unhappy customers had been deleted! How is this possible? Amazon should be the only one that is capable of deleting reviews because now, Ornem has a 100% unblemished record and customers will never know about situations like mine. THE ACTUAL REVIEW: This head is a beast. It's a solid build and the fluid drag system will give you buttery smooth panning and tilt footage. The only concern I had going into buying this head was the fact that it's made in China. Not to say that stuff made in China is bad, I've purchased plenty of great products made in China, it's just that Manfrotto chose to have it manufactured in China vs. Italy like the majority of their products that got me thinkin. I also ordered the 190 go tripod which is made in Italy so I was able to get a good idea of the build quality between the two. The 190 is flawless 5/5 no problem. The 502 is a 4/5, it's constructed very well but it appears they took some shortcuts on the finish. The one thing I noticed about the 502 is that as you're adjusting the fluid dials, there is this odd popping sound. My guess is it's the fluid within the head as you adjust it accordingly. Not a huge deal breaker as the head pans and tilts consistently in all directions but I am hoping that it will eventually go away. There is some play in the dials too but I was aware of that when I was doing my research on this head. VERDICT: In the end, I'm super stoked to have added the 502 and 190 to my setup and I highly suggest ordering either of these products if you are in the market for some sweet gear. Once again, BE AWARE OF WHO YOU ORDER THIS THROUGH.

I've always owned Manfrotto tripods. I've only owned 1 tripod. I bought a Manfrotto back in early 1990s. Loved it. Quality, heavy duty, versatile, no issues. And I've never needed to buy another ... until now. Lost that first one in a house fire earlier this year (2025). So I bought the Manfrotto 055 Video Tripod w/502 Video Fluid Head this time. I needed something sturdy, rugged, that can handle a video camera with some heavy glass on it, a digital audio recorder, a lithium battery pack, and occasionally 2 condenser mics. It's a heavy tripod in itself. It's not something you'll want to carry around all day if you're out sight seeing. There's some bulk to it. But I like it. I do not fear putting some expensive gear atop of this tripod. And it's quick and easy to deploy. As for the functionality of the fluid head, it's functional. It works. It's not what I'd call ideal. If I was doing a lot of panning in videos, I'd want something more, better, professional. But I'm sure that would cost plenty more. I give this tripod 5 stars because of the dependable sturdy build, and because of my last Manfrotto tripod experience.

I've seen a bit of griping about this head being 'clunky', not smooth. I've used it for taking video of birds and natural surroundings and it not only was smooth as silk, but noiseless as well. However, I think I understand the complaints on its clunkiness; it comes (or mine came) pretty well tightened down (perhaps to keep it from flexing too much during shipping...?), and you need to loosen the bindings that cinch the ball bearing mounts which I believe are only on the pan mechanism, and use the fluid mount adjustments to fine-tune the fluidity of movement instead. Once I did this, that little choppy, clunky chatter (which you skateboarders, or anyone familiar with ball bearing joints, will recognize as problematic if tightened too tightly) will go away. The result is a nice, smooth, quiet movement. I had it too loose at first, and was having trouble keeping the movement fluid, but after adjusting a few times I found it to be awesome! I got really nice movement on the pan, the rise and lowering, and both in unison, as it should be. At this point, you're on your own to develop the feel it takes to make those smooth movements. As a fledgling filmmaker, I'm working on my control of all things involved in my filmmaking, but this help immensely in making what would otherwise look like a handheld, YouTube vlog video look very professional. One suggestion would be to always allow a second or so to begin and end your movement so that the jerky beginning or ends of your clip, if any, can be edited out in post. Other than that, I find this to be the perfect tool for what I need to make my videos look really nice! Like anything else, it's not something that will do all the work for you, and since you'll most likely use it to smooth out DSLR/Mirrorless footage, you aren't going to have the added weight of a big, heavy camera to help slow erratic movements. It is capable of holding one of those cameras; there are two mounting screws included, a 1/4" and a 3/8", so attaching any DSLR-type camera is a breeze, and either screw can be removed so it's not in the way or rattling around on the slider plate. The slider plate allows for easy balancing of your camera on the head so whatever lens you're using, it'll balance nicely. I've used it on a Peak Designs Travel Tripod with a Canon EOS R and a Canon 70-200 zoom with spectacular results, even without using the lens' mount for additional balancing! For the price, I'm really pleased with this purchase!

This is the best option for both photo and video users. I am primarily a still photographer and use a gimbal. However, this fluid head has replaced my gimbal at a much lower price. The only problem is the manfrotto type plates. However, several manufacturers sell adapters that allow Arca swiss plates to be used.

Firstly, about the seller CF Card: Wonderful service and very quick response when contacted. The courier service didn't provide any details on their website for some reason and it got me worried. But I contacted the seller and found out they are actually Royal Broadcasting, the official importer and distributor for Manfrotto. They apologized for the miscommunication despite the fact that it was not their fault! Now about the product: Well, I had been using this setup for more than a year in a production house, now I purchased it for myself from Amazon for Rs. 44,900. It comes with a padded soft bag, which juuuuuuust fits the kit. But I am using the 546GBK legs with a Benro S8 video head and the combo doesn't fit in the supplied bag. Not a big issue though. Pros: Solid, not too heavy and max height is very good at almost 6 and 1/2 feet. Min height is also good...around 1 feet. The flip locks are well designed to open quickly. Cons: For first time users, the Ground-level spreader will need some time getting used to. My current setup is Canon EOS 1Dx Mark-II, and I use lenses like 200-400mm f4, and even the very heavy cine lenses like Canon 30-300 and Sony FS7 or Canon C300 Mark-II and the tripod feels confident. I am a wildlife filmmaker and use it in a gypsy chasing tigers and I only need to put my foot on the ground level spreader to keep it from falling. Included head 502 is good enough for general use and I use it with the tripod to mount my Varavon S1200 slider on it. It can hold much more weight than this. Its pretty smooth. But I upgraded to Benro S8 head for its mroe advanced Tilt Drag and counter balance system.

I was looking to upgrade my tripod for video work and this baby comes highly recommended. After alot of research and Scratching my head going back and forth with the "Should I spend that much or shouldn't I" question I finally decided to go for it. I got this and the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 tripod and the combination of the two is just smooth and like a dream. The fluid head is great for those paning from Left to right or up to down product shots especially. Extremely sturdy build and the quality packaging and delivery were amazing from amazon and the seller especially with prime shipping. Now in terms of practicality,this fluid head is one of the best out there.However if you are someone who travels alot and carries a ton of gear already,then this is definitely going to add some extra kg's.Its heavy. The money and the weight though is totally worth the investment.Anyone looking to get great video footage and photos wont regret this buy. Hope this helped.. Peace

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