500 Fluid Video Head with flat base

Move

• Fixed Fluid Drag System on PAN and TILT movements
• 2.4kg pre-set counterbalance system on tilt movement
• Sliding plate for rapid camera connection and set up
• Flat base supports multiple support combinations
• Highest safety standards ensured by UNI/PdR 105:2021 compliance

The Manfrotto 500 Fluid Video Head with flat base is lightweight, and built with a wider platform for HDSLR bodies and a sliding plate which travels to balance your camera. It ensures smooth shots and fine control with up to 5kg of equipment.

The head has professional fluid cartridges on both pan and tilt axes to ensure that every camera movement is smooth, controlled and precise. It's the most compact head in Manfrotto's successful Bridging Technology™ range.

It comes with a side lock system, allowing the camera and sliding plate to click quickly into the head from above, instead of needing to be aligned and slid in from the back. The side lock system also makes it quicker and simpler to lift the camera out of the head from above.

The head has a pre-set counterbalance of 2.4kg, but is able to support equipment of up to 5kg. It has one Easy Link 3/8'' connector to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted.
The flat base mount with a standard 3/8'' thread makes the head versatile for different support combinations (tripod, slider, jib or crane).

Specifications

• Weight: 0.9 kg
• Material: Aluminium
• Colour: Black

Load & Balance

• Safety Payload (UNI/PdR 105:2021): 8 kg
• Counterbalance System: Fixed
• Counterbalance Weight: 2.4 kg
• Center of Gravity: 55 mm
• Working Height: 10.5 cm

Head & Movement

• Head Type: Video/Fluid Head
• Ball Flat: Flat
• Panoramic Rotation: 360°
• Pan Drag: Fluid cartridge with fixed drag
• Tilt Drag: Fluid cartridge with fixed drag
• Front Tilt: -70° / +90°
• Pan Bar Included: Yes

Mounting & Compatibility

• Top Attachment: 1/4″ screw, 3/8″ screw
• Plate Type: 500PLONG
• Quick Release: Yes
• Easy Link: Yes
• Accessory Compatibility: 500HLV, 560BALLSH

Additional Info

• Bubble Spirit Level: 1
• Powered by (batteries): None
• Certifications: None
• Maximum Working Temperature: 60 °C
• Minimum Working Temperature: -20 °C