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Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head with Aluminum Tripod Kit

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SHORT DESCRIPTION

  • Load Capacity: 5kg
  • Working Height Range: 69 to 155cm
  • Folded Length: 73.5cm
  • 500X Fluid Head
  • Leg Sections: 3
  • Built-In Carrying Handle
  • Aluminum Construction
  • Total Kit Weight: 3.5kg
  • Includes Carrying Bag and 60mm Half Ball

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    Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head with Aluminum Tripod Kit

    R 6,995.00

    The Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head with Aluminium Tripod Kit pairs the Manfrotto MVT502AM Aluminium Telescopic Twin Leg Video Tripod with the Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head to complete a system for professional video capture. Added, you will find a 60mm half ball and a padded carrying bag to hold and protect the entire kit while in storage or travelling.

    The Manfrotto MVT502AM Aluminium Telescopic Twin Leg Video Tripod is a lightweight, compact camera support system thats carefully designed for videographers who need an intuitively simple and user-friendly tripod.

    The MVT502AM Aluminium Telescopic Twin Leg Video Tripod from Manfrotto is a 2-stage video tripod with 3 telescopic-twin sections for assuring compactness, especially for when the tripod is folded. Features to this video tripod is that it can hold a payload of up to 15 kg which is ideal for latest Camcorders, HDSLR or even lightweight cameras that features quite a few accessories to it such as extended lights, monitors or microphones; it also has 75mm bowl but a 60mm adaptor is provided to widen the range of compatible professional video heads; newly locking collars to provide the MVT502AM video tripod excellent levels of rigidity and stability.

    It also incorporates a new first-stage spreader along with its rubber-coated tripod connections, to enhance its ergonomics and ease of use; and rubber feet to improve the grip on all ground surfaces.

    The main highlight feature of the Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head is the ability to seamlessly switch between landscape and horizontal shooting orientations without the need to remove the camera from the head. A healthy maximum load capacity of up to 5kg allows for a wide variety of cameras and rigs to be compatible with this head.

    Featuring a Fluid Drag System (FDS) for both pan and tilt movements that will help generate smooth, professional-looking video. A counterbalance system also allows for more control over the camera system. 

    The XCHANGE System allows for the Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head to be mounted and unmounted in one easy step, simply by twisting the slider on the tripod sharing the XCHANGE System. Any other tripod can also accommodate this head that supports its 60mm flat base with a 3/8"-16 thread.

    Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head with Aluminum Tripod Kit

    Manfrotto MVT502AM Aluminum Telescopic Twin Leg Video Tripod

    Rigid, stable and secure thanks to its telescopic twin-leg structure, ellipse-profile aluminium tubes, new leg locking collars, first-stage spreader and high-grip rubber feet, the MVT502AM is also intuitively easy to use, allowing you set up faster and concentrate on filming. The 2-stage/3-section MVT502AM is part of Manfrotto's Pro Twin Leg video tripod range and has a 75mm bowl (with 60mm adapter) for compatibility with professional video heads. Features: ideal high-performance tripod for HDSLRs and camcorders with accessories rigid and stable telescopic twin-leg design with mid-level spreader compact when closed, easy to transport with built-in carrying handle compatible with all professional 75mm/60mm half-ball video heads fast, simple and smooth set up with ergonomic quick release leg locking collars new rubber feet grip all surfaces and protect delicate floors.

    Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head

    Quick Switching Between Landscape and Portrait

    The main highlight feature of the Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head is the ability to seamlessly switch between landscape and horizontal shooting orientations without the need to remove the camera from the head. A healthy maximum load capacity of up to 5kg allows for a wide variety of cameras and rigs to be compatible with this head.

    Smooth Movements

    Featuring a Fluid Drag System (FDS) for both pan and tilt movements that will help generate smooth, professional-looking video. A counterbalance system also allows for more control over the camera system.

    XCHANGE System

    The XCHANGE System allows for the Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head to be mounted and unmounted in one easy step, simply by twisting the slider on the tripod sharing the XCHANGE System. Any other tripod can also accommodate this head that supports its 60mm flat base with a 3/8"-16 thread.
    Additionally, the 500X has some basic conveniences, such as a standard 501PL-compatible quick-release system for your camera and a built-in bubble level to ensure straight horizons.

    Manfrotto Short Half Ball (60mm)

    • 60mm Half Ball made in aluminum for pro-high durability use
    • Universal 3/8" screw for head attachment
    • Short locking handle ideal for ground level shooting

    Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head with Aluminum Tripod Kit

    Manfrotto MVT502AM Aluminum Telescopic Twin Leg Video Tripod

    • Adapter: 60 mm

    Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head

    • Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw
    • Pan Handle

    Manfrotto Short Half Ball (60mm)

    • Locking Handle

    Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head with Aluminum Tripod Kit

    Manfrotto MVT502AM Aluminum Telescopic Twin Leg Video Tripod

    Legs
    Head Mount Type
    75 mm Bowl
    Primary Material
    Aluminium
    Leg Lock
    Flip Lock
    Leg Sections
    3
    Independent Leg Spread
    No
    General
    Maximum Working Height
    143.5 cm
    Center Column
    Yes: Centre Brace
    Minimum Working Height
    57 cm
    Closed Length
    61.5 cm
    Weight
    2 kg

    Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head

    Head
    Camera Mounting
    1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws (Quick Release Plate)
    Head Type
    Fluid Head
    Base Mount
    Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Female
    Counter Balance
    No
    Pan & Tilt
    Drag Control
    Yes
    Independent Pan Lock
    Yes
    Independent Tilt Lock
    Yes
    Vertical Tilt
    90°
    Lateral Tilt
    0° to +90°
    General
    Load Capacity
    5 kg
    Bubble Level
    Yes
    Weight
    1.22 kg

    Manfrotto Short Half Ball (60mm)

    General
    Compatibility
    Manfrotto 60mm Flat-Base Heads
    Physical
    Mounting
    Top: 1x 3/8"-16
    Colour
    Black
    Material of Construction
    Aluminium
    Dimensions
    16 cm
    Weight
    200 g