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product_id: 1201937
title: "Video Head with Flat Base, Video Head for Compact Video Cameras and DSLR Cameras, for Filming, Videography, Content Creation, Vlogging, Live Streaming"
brand: "manfrotto"
price: "£212.83"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Manfrotto"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1201937-video-head-with-flat-base-video-head-for-compact-video
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region: United Kingdom
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# Fluid drag system for buttery smooth pan & tilt Easy Link connectors for versatile accessory setup Max payload 10kg (22lbs) robust capacity Video Head with Flat Base, Video Head for Compact Video Cameras and DSLR Cameras, for Filming, Videography, Content Creation, Vlogging, Live Streaming

**Brand:** manfrotto
**Price:** £212.83
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Glide like a pro — capture every frame flawlessly with the Manfrotto 502 Video Head!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Video Head with Flat Base, Video Head for Compact Video Cameras and DSLR Cameras, for Filming, Videography, Content Creation, Vlogging, Live Streaming by manfrotto
- **How much does it cost?** £212.83 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1201937-video-head-with-flat-base-video-head-for-compact-video)

## 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

- • **Compact Yet Sturdy:** Lightweight design balances strength and portability for on-the-go content creators.
- • **Modular Accessory Ready:** Built-in Easy Link connectors let you expand your rig effortlessly with lights, monitors, and more.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Designed for compact video, DSLR, and mirrorless cameras with quick-release slide plate.
- • **Engineered for Precision:** Robust aluminum build supports up to 10kg for professional-grade stability.
- • **Seamless Fluid Movements:** Variable fluid drag on pan and tilt ensures ultra-smooth, customizable camera motion.

## Overview

The Manfrotto 502 Video Head is a precision-engineered aluminum pan-tilt head designed for compact video, DSLR, and mirrorless cameras. Supporting up to 10kg payload, it features a variable fluid drag system for smooth, adjustable panning and tilting. Its quick-release slide plate and Easy Link connectors provide versatile compatibility and accessory expansion, making it an essential tool for professional videographers, vloggers, and live streamers seeking buttery-smooth camera movements and reliable stability.

## Description

This head is the perfect synthesis between and innovative "Bridge Architecture" and manfrotto's Cutting edge engineering. A pan fluid drag system gives more ergonomic operation while a wider top plate and longer sliding plate offer extra stability and balance. This head offlbs @mmers an even more rigid structure for maximum precision and improved responsiveness. The built in easy link connectors offer extreme flexibility for accessory attachments. The counterbalance system and ball bearing drag sysem both offer precision and smoothness of operation. This head has been carefully constructed from lightweight modern materials for optimal balance of strength and size. Technical Specifications: Max Payload 13.2lbs; CSB 8.8lbs@55mm; FDS pan variable cartridge; FDS tilt variable cartridge; Tilt range +90° / -85°; Camera fixing quick release; Top plate 140mm 5.5 inches; Height 5.1in.; weight 3.5lbs.

Review: BUTTERY SMOOTH HEAD, SHADY 3RD PARTY SUPPLIER - 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? desertcart 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.
Review: Very Versatile, Very Big, and Very GOOD! For the price, Love it!! - This thing is HEFTY! It's huge, comes in a "huger" box that honestly, I just don't understand... The box is 3-times the size it needs to be with a large cardboard matrix spacer under the tripod head itself. Not even really effective protective packing material. Perhaps they use the same box for multiple heads and just put a different 'wrap' on the container? I don't know... Anyway, we don't buy it for the box, right? The fluid adjustments on this unit are very nice and the range of resistance is also more than adequate. The brakes for the pan and tilt hold the head in place perfectly when you don't want the leverage the fluid movement. The plate is HUGE just like everything else. I am using the head to hold a DSLR rig on a large teleprompter assembly in a studio room designed for solo-production - meaning the talent is doing EVERYTHING, kinda like a VLogger on steroids. This head is so versatile, I was able to mount the head backwards on the tripod so that the plate would stay locked in place but leave enough of the screw slide for mounting the camera hanging over the base that my bolt to mount the Prompter People teleprompter rig could bolt right up. On top of this '2-story' rig sits a DSLR with a forward-facing field monitor and I hang headphones and other stuff on the prompter rig. This head doesn't even seem to know any of the gear is even on it. And the tilt handle can mount in any direction on either side - so in my case, it's pointing at the talent so they can make adjustments themselves. For the price, this thing is awesome! It's BIG - like, really; news floor big (well, ok; maybe a tad exaggerated but not by much...) but if size and weight aren't your primary concern - like you're mounting a REAL video camera, or a RED or something, this head will do the trick and for WAY less money than many other alternatives.

## Features

- PROFESSIONAL: The 502 video head has a robust construction nad a maximum capacity of 10Kg
- COMPATIBILITY: The Manfrotto video head is designed for compact video cameras, DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The slide plate connects it easily to cameras, and easily combines with accessories
- FLUID MOVEMENTS: Thanks to the variable fluid drag system, on both pan and tilt, movements are fluid and adjustable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006TZE0UQ |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #55 in Tripod Heads |
| Brand | Manfrotto |
| Built-In Media | 1 x Fluid video head |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Camera |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,112 Reviews |
| Exposure Control Type | Manual |
| Features | apochromatic |
| Folded Size | 15 inches (l) x 5 inches (w) x 5 inches (h) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00719821334651 |
| Head Type | Pan Heads |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.5"D x 8.5"W x 15.7"H |
| Item Length | 15.7 Inches |
| Item Weight | 3.7 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Manfrotto |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MVH502AH |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Maximum Height | 5.1 Inches |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Height | 13 Centimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 0.02 seconds |
| Model Name | MVH502AH |
| Model Number | MVH502AH |
| Special Feature | apochromatic |
| UPC | 719821334651 632709979952 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) or LCD Screen |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Weight Limit | 8.8 Pounds |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Manfrotto
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Camera
- **Item Weight:** 3.7 Pounds
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Maximum Height:** 5.1 Inches
- **Model Name:** MVH502AH
- **Special Feature:** apochromatic
- **Tripod Head Type:** Pan Heads
- **Weight Limit:** 8.8 Pounds

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BUTTERY SMOOTH HEAD, SHADY 3RD PARTY SUPPLIER
*by P***K on July 1, 2016*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Versatile, Very Big, and Very GOOD! For the price, Love it!!
*by C***S on September 22, 2017*

This thing is HEFTY! It's huge, comes in a "huger" box that honestly, I just don't understand... The box is 3-times the size it needs to be with a large cardboard matrix spacer under the tripod head itself. Not even really effective protective packing material. Perhaps they use the same box for multiple heads and just put a different 'wrap' on the container? I don't know... Anyway, we don't buy it for the box, right? The fluid adjustments on this unit are very nice and the range of resistance is also more than adequate. The brakes for the pan and tilt hold the head in place perfectly when you don't want the leverage the fluid movement. The plate is HUGE just like everything else. I am using the head to hold a DSLR rig on a large teleprompter assembly in a studio room designed for solo-production - meaning the talent is doing EVERYTHING, kinda like a VLogger on steroids. This head is so versatile, I was able to mount the head backwards on the tripod so that the plate would stay locked in place but leave enough of the screw slide for mounting the camera hanging over the base that my bolt to mount the Prompter People teleprompter rig could bolt right up. On top of this '2-story' rig sits a DSLR with a forward-facing field monitor and I hang headphones and other stuff on the prompter rig. This head doesn't even seem to know any of the gear is even on it. And the tilt handle can mount in any direction on either side - so in my case, it's pointing at the talent so they can make adjustments themselves. For the price, this thing is awesome! It's BIG - like, really; news floor big (well, ok; maybe a tad exaggerated but not by much...) but if size and weight aren't your primary concern - like you're mounting a REAL video camera, or a RED or something, this head will do the trick and for WAY less money than many other alternatives.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really dig it! It works great! Serious!
*by K***N on February 24, 2016*

I don't know...I try to read as much user feedback on anything I buy before I buy...I'm also very skeptical of most feedback that I read as I assume a majority of it is planted, positive feedback by employees or friends of the company selling the products. And of course, you are always going to find exceptions to the rule, positive and negative. That said, I don't work for Manfrotto nor have I even heard of the brand really prior to purchasing the 502 head. All I can say to you know is that, yes I've pretty much read every negative, or even kinda negative feedback on this item. I've watched videos and read as much as I could. But, I bought it. And, I think it's friggin' sweet! I think it is soon smooth panning in all directions. The adjustments for drag up/down, left/right are just fine. The motion is smooth. You can tweak to your satisfaction and preference for your needs. Its sturdy. Looks impressive. And it's like my favorite camera accessory. Considering, I'm just staring and have no idea of what I'm really doing, the 502 head is a wonder product. Paired with my Ravelli APGL4 Tripod, I have one super solid base for my Ax33 camera. If you need to get a nice pan head, and have a few hundred you'd like to spend...I say do it! Just do it!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Manfrotto 502 Pro Video Head with 504PLONG Long Quick Release Mounting Plate and Flat Base
- Benro 75mm Hi-Hat (HH75AV)
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*Last updated: 2026-06-25*