Manfrotto 502HD Review - Best Tripod Fluid Head!?

[@TheWineSiren]

I recently bought one and I am loving it thus far! Such a huge difference.

[@sp7067]

Did it make a creaking-clicking sound when it was tilted forwards and backwards? Many people have experienced it and returned it. Some say it is normal and depends on the room temperature. Did you or anyone else here experience the same problem?

[@ianmacphoto]

502 hd or ah? thanks great review

[@kyungseomin]

hi! what is that little mount you added on top of the plate?

[@serithin4703]

Would have been nice to see a panning demonstration that showed the stopping performance.

[@JavierArellano]

Thanks for the video! What I liked the most is that you gave examples of the shoots that you can achieve

[@kyledasilva8525]

Tripod goals, it dwarfs that m50, looks strange to see such a small camera on a big tripod lol

[@J.F.M.ORIGINALS]

please how did you unscrew the head to mount it on a slider

[@nonewfriends6446]

I was wondeering how you got those buttery smooth shots! thanks for the video

[@WatchReview]

He uses lub, not just on the tripod 😉

[@CamTalksTech]

How are you tightening down the plate with the camera so close to that tightening screw?

[@VIDEOLPBLBP]

Do you hear a sound when you rotating a "fluid drag system: knob? Its like spring or some liquidy noise.

[@CineFan911]

Just popped in to say that I'm still using the 502 I bought back in 2012

[@billiebleach7889]

Thank you, that’s the kind of info I’m looking for. I have a question. I would like to buy this head to put my 82mm spotting scope on it. Would that long and rather heavy thing (5 pounds) still work nice with this head mounted on a Manfrotto tripod? I’m asking because I have to buy online (no shop in 200 miles) and their advice is....not really expert-level. Thanks in advance

[@jamskof]

Thanks for this, i hear people complaining about the plate lock lever being difficult to lock in as the camera is in the way. Also the thing is huge forcmy zv-e1! Bit i want drag control so the 500 is not sufficient. Do you still think thos is a good choice forcmy setup? Its in a cage, mic, monitor etc

[@Moghster]

What lights are you using to film yourself...

[@Bloke28Gaming]

I want that slider.. would be cool for time lapse.. Is it motorized though? or manually driven?

[@WatchReview]

The Manfrotto is definitely worth the money !

[@TbonesTech]

Yes sir!

[@sawyerowens9335]

When I take the mount off and screw it on my camera, when I put the mount back on I cannot tighten the mount because the knob hits my camera how do I fix this

[@lauramcgrael4842]

Slide camera just forward enough til almost tight. Then slide back to where u want it to set on tripod. Tighten screw rest of the way. If the screw is in just the angle it will not turn pull out on knob it should torn end of screw knob not screw. Then u can tighten. Thats how I did it.

[@jon3787]

Does this just replace my current Manfrotto Befree tripod head?

[@joellemorris5684]

Thanks for your review! I'm wondering how i can test this video head (I just bought from Amazon Warehouse) without a tripod with me.... Right now, i observed that the red drag ring only turns 90 degree and not more than that. Is it NORMAL when it's not the video head is not connected to a tripod?

[@amigogeek]

Can I buy this head with the 75mm half ball and the flat base apart and then use them accord my necesites?

[@acanthosaura7018]

with what tripods is compatible ?

[@sudiptochakraborty597]

Great review... can I use it with Nikon 600 mm F4 for wildlife photography

[@curt4690]

Bro out of the box my pan drag wheel is stuck in place, nice

[@dilloncallaway3621]

Curt same

[@Aviatorspot]

I have a MH502AH flat head. The tripod fell down and the tripod head broke off from the tripod, The 1/4' to 3/8" insert was broken and stuck inside the tripod head. How to I remove the damaged insert from the tripod head? The weakest link in any tripod is the insert!

[@LanceHochFlyInAdventures]

get an "easy out' set from home depot or lowes for like $5. you will need a drill too. youtube how to use an easy out. its simple and the threaded insert will come right out.

[@CareyDDavis]

How do you loosen the pan ring.

[@flaviopresutti]

Hi, which legs do you recommend for this 502AH Fluid head? Less than 200 dollars, thanks!

[@TbonesTech]

Yes for sure

[@insidefeelings9434]

*Sir can i use this with ifootage cobra 2 c180 monopod?*

[@Aaronseye]

I've been a professional camera operator for over 20 years and have had the misfortune of having to use this head on more than a few freelance gigs and I don't like it at all, it's ok at wide or mid range zoom but for anything zoomed right in it sucks!

[@TbonesTech]

I mean ya it’s only $200 bucks. I’m sure the heads you work with are $2,000+ haha!

[@Aaronseye]

That's a good point, for the money it is good, just don't try and shoot a concert with it..:)

[@TbonesTech]

Ya definitely not! What typical focal length are you filming at with those zoom lenses at concerts?

[@Aaronseye]

It's been a while cus of covid but as I remember at the end of a 20x lens close to infinite.

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

Any recommendations? I want a good fluid head for a spotting scope. The outdoorsman is a tad too expensive ($700+) .

[@wilkbor]

Thanks for the video.

[@dibi2503]

It's a bad head, to start the lock for the head rotation, should be at the back, not hidding at front.

[@markmm3759]

Fucking $190 to need to use a rubber band to get it more smooth fuck that

[@cjonwickham1933]

A STEAL? $160 Just for a head...so many cookies I could eat

[@BraedenRoesler]

Look up the prices of Sachtler video heads if you think this is expensive 😉😉

[@cjonwickham1933]

@@BraedenRoesler yes better deal compared to more expensive heads

[@iSpike]

NICE

[@JohnBowieLanford]

30 years experience here. The 502's right side lock mech is a horrible design. This head's ergonomics make no sense. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. Sachtler if you can afford it.

[@PhilipDSouza]

is the 500 better than 502? because of the spring sounds etc

[@mitchellellison8086]

canon eos r

[@randomers7870]

Mitchell Ellison yes!

[@AO-rp2zo]

Stop sale fake favorite product grrrrrr all people say that for win money