Manfrotto 502X Fluid Video Head

Manfrotto 502X Fluid Video Head

The Manfrotto 502X Fluid Video Head is a fluid-damped video head for mirrorless cameras and compact camcorders. The variable fluid drag works on both pan and tilt, so you can pan smoothly, follow a subject or fine-tune your framing. You adjust the resistance continuously, from zero to the maximum.

According to Manfrotto, the head supports up to 8 kilos (safety payload). You switch on the built-in counterbalance system when you want more control. It is tuned for 4.4 kilos with a centre of gravity at 55 millimetres and helps keep your camera balanced. Pan and tilt each have their own lock. The head tilts from -70 to +90 degrees and rotates 360 degrees.

On top sits a 504PLONG sliding plate with a side lock. With it, you mount the camera from above and balance it quickly. The flat 75 millimetre base with 3/8-inch mount fits tripods, sliders and dollies, and works with Manfrotto's XCHANGE quick-release system. A pan bar is included. The head is made of aluminium, plastic and rubber, weighs 1.72 kilos and is 13.2 centimetres high.