Manfrotto 502 Pro Video Head with 504PLONG Long Quick Release Mounting Plate and Flat Base

2024-12-19T08:56:57

Now i have 2, very good Pro Video Head, easy and fast to use, small good weight.

STEPHEN C.

2022-11-15T13:53:02

Was trying to keep the budget tight when I was first transitioning into video, but wish I had invested in something nicer. It's solidly built, but the performance of the pans and tilts leave a lot to be desired. I'm currently researching for an upgrade and plan to relegate this one for locked off second angle shots.

DEREK Y.

2022-08-10T08:28:27

A terrific tool for photo/video purposes. Had that for 7 years in harsh weather conditions and now bought it again! Highly recommended! The only downside is on its weight side - too heavy.

ALEXANDER S.

2022-06-22T10:31:31

Works great. Solid and functional. Exactly as advertised.

Angela O.

2022-05-16T05:09:51

Smooth tilt and pan with this, plus extra long base for larger cams.

ROBERT R.

2022-01-06T07:31:26

What can I say? Manfrotto is the shiz. I had an older Manfrotto tripod with a tension head but needed a video head for my cinema camera. This gave me the flexibility to use my tripod for both photo and video without having to purchase a new super expensive tripod and head combo.

JOSEPH C.

2021-12-28T10:39:44

very well built and very easy to use. Love the versatility of having the arm on both sides and 3/8" mounting points. Can easily counterbalance most DSLR rigs.

William M.

2021-12-19T10:46:32

Purchased this to use on my dana dolly, and it works perfectly! Easily supports my C200 and BlackMagic. The mounts on the side of the head are perfect to supporting monitors / batteries / etc. to reduce the weight of the camera and keep the center of gravity lower.

MARKETING B.

2021-12-06T07:10:31

Absolutely excellent

DARWYNN M.

2021-10-29T10:04:38

Easy to use and convenient.

BRIAN O.

2021-10-10T08:48:32

Sturdy and solid. The head moves smoothly and the adjustment has great range. Well built tripod.

William F.

2021-09-02T09:42:53

Works great had to tighten the head a little bit but besides that my go to tripod

ethan b.

2021-08-26T08:12:36

Ordered to pair with a BMPCC6k, nice tripod for video. Wished it came with a bag, but not a dealbreaker.

STEVEN H.

2021-08-06T14:55:42

Solid head, works as expected. Would have been great if it came with two quick release plates.

ROGER T.

2021-06-17T08:14:26

This has been an excellent tripod and has done worlds for me in terms of helping me get the shots I need.

KEEGAN T.

2021-06-16T09:04:49

Amazing deal and amazing quality/performance. My local shop tried to sell me another tripod for the same price but this manfrotto beats it by far

THOU Y.

2021-04-29T10:26:26

works great!

IBANDA R.

2021-04-20T08:42:47

This tripod has been great. I was surprised how sturdy the legs felt, even fully extended, especially since this doesn?t have a mid-level spreader and are technically considered photo legs. For video, however, this tripod is more portable than having traditional video legs yet it feels just as sturdy. The pan drag on the fluid head will certainly change your life. Now I can get smooth panning shots even at 70mm by changing the drag. On my old tripod this was tough since more drag is needed the more zoomed in you are to get the shot at the same smoothness. Certainly recommended to anyone shooting video and who doesn?t have a good tripod yet!

ANDRE F.

2021-03-02T09:56:52

Easy to use pan tilt are smooth. Find the precise drag in cold environments not so good, either to loose or just a bit tight. In a warmer environment it is good.

KEVIN B.

2021-02-02T09:47:24

Great tripod head for the price and features. Nice and wide for larger cameras and dslr.

JULIO V.

2021-02-01T08:11:28

I feel like I’ll regret not buying this earlier in my life! This feels so professional made!

EDGARDO M.

2021-01-08T17:27:11

Great alternative to a gimbal at half the price. I use this with a Sigma 150-600mm Sigma lens and my Canon M6 Mark ii. I remove the arm and it works wonderful after a quick balance. My only complains are extra plates are a bit expensive and long. You can always add a quick disconnect plate if you are a pro, but for a hobbyist I just need functional. My next complaint is the head can slowly move over time if you do not tightly secure the locks. It sort of drops during long exposures. However, it IS a video head so I am sure that is part of the package.

Jason W.

2020-12-14T05:25:05

Great tripod! Great fluid head!

Mady S.

2020-11-23T11:08:20

I needed a better video head to help film our live stream for our school's football games. I am filming using a Canon Rebel T7i with a telescopic lens. I was using a cheap photo tripod. It was not very fluid; it was very jerky and hard to catch a good shot of any action. We also had to hold the camera in place the entire game, as it was not balanced. With the Manfrotto, it was very fluid and gave us great smooth video. Because there is a way to balance the camera, we didn't have to hold the camera during the entire game. It really saved our arms. There is a little clicking when you release the drag; however, once you set it where you want it, then you won't need to adjust it until after you are finished filming. I would recommend this product to anyone that plans on filming. It's a great product at a great price.

JARED L.

2020-11-22T10:15:22

Sturdy tripod, stable video head. I have no gripe with this unit, nor with the delivery process. Great purchase considering what I previously using.

DARRYL S.

2020-11-21T02:29:07

Represents a good value but not as good as Sachtler and Miller.

Peter C.

2020-10-06T08:35:11

Significant improvement over non-fluid head. Overall a big step up. Only downside is inconsistent tension when panning 360 degrees. There is a sector that gets much easier to move, then back to firm. Tried re-adjusting the tension, but unable to get consistent resistance. That said, it is a big improvement for me. I do only have about 10 hours of taping soccer games in so far. I may improve my use of the video head over time.

SCOTT H.

2020-09-15T08:06:36

Solid piece of equipment, takes repetitive setup and breakdown well. Recommend it.

RAYMOND J.

2020-08-31T08:57:51

Best tripod I’ve owned. Silky smooth pans. Precision locks. Holds my rigged out camera with easy. Easy set up and not too heavy. Also has screw mounts to add other gear like a monitor. Love it.

JON D.

2020-08-18T08:36:03

Haven’t used a huge number of fluid heads, and though the build quality is super solid and the tilts and pans are smooth, might not be my first choice for DSLR filmmaking. This thing is a monster. I’m keeping mine, since it will be a good head to grow into as my gear gets more professional and heavier, but be sure to check the specs on this if you don’t need something that can handle a ton of weight.

ANDREW K.