Manfrotto MHXPRO-2W XPRO Fluid Head Review and Test

[@morrisgetman9827]

Thanks for the review. Is it just me or the pans are really far from being smooth?

[@KazakhToon]

Also the river shot looks to be from a still?

[@winfilms3681]

its not smooth enough for video, but if you got a small setup and shoot hybrid it gets the job done

[@spikestephens]

The pans look awful, to be honest

[@alexandergavrilov2566]

I believe the pans look jerky because he shot this in 24P (which he mentions in one of this replies). That's a bad frame rate for smooth pans, especially when watched on a 60HZ (or 120Hz) monitor. For this test in particular he really should've shot in 60P (or at least 30P). But year, totally noticed how horrible and jerky it looks. I switched to shooting 30p myself because of that.

[@MerhlinsPlace]

@@alexandergavrilov2566 Thank you. This fella (who posted the video) has not addressed questions about this (above), the jerky movement in his first pan example. You certainly suggested a possible explanation. I just bought this pan head and if it's not smoother in the settings you suggested this thing is going back.

[@adamhodges2331]

Thanks bud. A simple but informative run down!

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[@filipm133]

You deserve more subscribers... Great videos! Keep up :D

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[@tomhughes5123]

cool il have one , just for the normal fit dslr plate , that handle needs chopping down to 4" its a tyre lever

[@polymetric2614]

2:12 why is the water not moving, but the trees are? is the lake frozen? i thought the shot was fake for a second lol

[@unoriginaljoe7159]

Great video mate, this helped a lot, keep up the great work

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[@CoolStuffGuysLike]

Nice review! Thank you for putting this together.

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[@HiFiInsider]

I need to get one to up the production value of my videos. 👍🏻👊🏻

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+Hi-Fi Insider Would certainly be a great investment. Thanks for the comment!

[@alexissalas6759]

Awesome review thank you

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[@jennifermedia6288]

fabulous review and test. Thanks

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[@Modiford]

Me: **screws this onto a Manfrotto tripod** Also Me: **pans** MHXPRO-2W: **unscrews itself**

[@2003evodave]

Good job but please in the future if possible could you discuss/recommend for spotting scope use. Thanks!

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+2003evodave Thanks!

[@horseloverny1980]

you did a great job! thank you😊

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[@TheOgi22]

02:12 - What is this little side to side lagging? This proglem is in video or in head?

[@SaadHamadi]

Thank you for the great reviews. I definitely subscribed. May I ask what kind of camera you're using to shoot your videos? Or better yet, if you can provide a link to where I can get it. I like the clarity of your resolution. Thank you in advance!

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+Saad Hamadi Thanks for the comment and for subscribing. I am currently using the Panasonic G7. You can find the camera here: amzn.to/1PwoBGR

[@SaadHamadi]

Thank you kindly, for the timely reply! Keep it up!

[@andrewatm216]

thank u for the video. do u know if the manfrotto Q2 L bracket would work work with this head? i am aware that the L bracket is mainly used for still photos...but if this L bracket would work with this head, then i will be able to use this head for both, photo and video. the camera im using is fujifilm xt2. thanks.

[@vamosaic2562]

Great video! Thank you :)

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[@RobertCassar]

Thanks !

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[@lifeisforadv]

Awesome thanks!

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+TheTravelHuman Glad it helped.

Nice work! Thank you.

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+Lukáš Larva Thank you!

[@Steven-ep7ed]

Real nice review. Was the footage shot in 60p?

[@Reviewlamp]

Thanks! It was shot in 24fps

[@alexandergavrilov2566]

@@Reviewlamp You really should've shot this in 30P or 60P to prevent pans from looking so jerky. I do appreciate the review though.

[@ChessBoxin]

For 2 more lbs and less than 20 dollars more, should I really skip out on the 502 for this? I'll be doing weddings, possible real estate, and side gigs.

[@Reviewlamp]

I would still recommend the 502 for more commercial use: amzn.to/2g2Lidr

[@RahuldeCunha]

Thank you :)

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[@beingindian3453]

compare to sirui va5?

[@Sobat_HAPE]

which one better? this or MVH502ah?

[@Reviewlamp]

+Sobat HAPE Depends on your application, as I mentioned at the end of the video.

[@networkedperson]

@@Reviewlamp had to give the video a thumbs down because you promote amazon who promotes ICE kidnapping and assaulting brown kids.

[@driver9337]

@@networkedperson You get 1000 thumbs down because you're a laughably gullible and completely clueless moron.

[@networkedperson]

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[@memoriasdeangelo]

I have one!! But I need a tripod because I use this head with a monopie. Please, what tripod can I use with this excellent head? Thank you!!!

[@Reviewlamp]

This is the one we currently recommend: amzn.to/29XkiHQ

[@simchabinyamintzuf6422]

great review! how do you think this goes vs the 128rc head? for a mirrorles sony alpha a6000

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Check out my review of the 128 RC: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6iTnJWge618e5Y

[@TzufFamilyBand]

@@Reviewlamp I’ll check it out. But do you mention how these two compare with each other in the reviews? I’m interested which will give smoother pans with a Sony a6000 mirrorless and 18-105 lens

[@maricidevamega939]

2:11~3:12 It seems that horizontal and vertical movements are both not that smooth. Is that the case? Or just because it was manually controlled? I want to find a fluid head for my DC and camcorder and just learnt that this one has the best price-performance ratio. But this not-that-smooth has me concerned about it.

[@Reviewlamp]

+maricideva mega Its most likely due to my unsteady hand if anything. It works pretty well

[@maricidevamega939]

+ReviewLamp Thank you for your quick response. Then I definitely will go for it. Nice review!

[@ezzel-bendary8762]

thank you for the video but how do you balance the tripod because the head doesn't have a ball head ?

[@Reviewlamp]

You’re going to have to use the tripod’s feet to level it

[@ezzel-bendary8762]

@@Reviewlamp thank you for your reply but its not that doable because it doesn't have the adjustable ball like wit the Manfrotto Befree live Head , I was searching for a Manfrotto Tripod which is 1:80 cm max and also its head to be like the Manfrotto Befree live Head for faster adjustments , so do you have any idea , if you please ?

[@solotraveler4584]

Is this good for Nikon cool pix p1000

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes

[@rep1989]

what tripod you using? manfrotto 190x3 any good

[@Reviewlamp]

I use the Manfrotto 290 series tripod: amzn.to/2rQzBYe

[@spacebumps.]

is this compatible with any Manfrotto tripod?

[@Reviewlamp]

Any tripod that has a 3/8" male thread.

[@spacebumps.]

ReviewLamp.com thank you