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product_id: 622821044
title: "Manfrotto MVH502A,546GB-1 Professional Fluid Video System with Aluminum Tripod and Ground Spreader (Black)"
brand: "manfrotto"
price: "VT42050"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 2
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# Professional fluid pan & tilt Supports up to 8kg gear Quick side lock system Manfrotto MVH502A,546GB-1 Professional Fluid Video System with Aluminum Tripod and Ground Spreader (Black)

**Brand:** manfrotto
**Price:** VT42050
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your storytelling with fluid precision and pro-level speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Manfrotto MVH502A,546GB-1 Professional Fluid Video System with Aluminum Tripod and Ground Spreader (Black) by manfrotto
- **How much does it cost?** VT42050 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/622821044-manfrotto-mvh502a-546gb-1-professional-fluid-video-system-with-aluminum)

## 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

- • **Accessory Ready:** Includes Easy Link 3/8" connector for seamless attachment of monitors or other pro accessories.
- • **Robust Load Capacity:** Handles up to 8kg (17.64 lbs) to support your latest DSLR and video rigs without compromise.
- • **Swift Camera Mounting:** Innovative side lock system lets you attach and detach your camera in seconds—no fumbling, no delays.
- • **Lightweight Yet Durable:** Crafted from premium aluminum, this tripod system balances portability with rock-solid stability.
- • **Effortless Precision Control:** Dual fluid cartridges deliver buttery smooth pan and tilt for cinematic shots every time.

## Overview

The Manfrotto MVH502A,546GB-1 is a professional-grade fluid video system featuring a lightweight aluminum tripod and the MVH500AH fluid head. Designed in Italy, it supports up to 8kg of camera gear, offers smooth pan and tilt movements via dual fluid cartridges, and includes a quick side lock system for fast camera mounting. Perfect for millennial pros seeking reliable, portable, and precise video support.

## Description

The MVH500AH is a lightweight head with a wider platform for HDSLR bodies which has a sliding plate which travels to balance the latest interchangeable lens cameras. The entry-level 500 ensures smooth shots and fine control with up to 5kg (11lbs) of equipment. It's the most compact head in our successful Bridging Technology range and it replaces the Manfrotto 701HDV video head. Beautifully smooth shots: the 500 has professional fluid cartridges on both pan and tilt axes to ensure that every camera movement is smooth, controlled and precise. Faster, easier and safer to use: the side lock system allows the camera and sliding QR plate to click quickly into the head from above, instead of needing to be aligned and slid in from the back. No secondary safety lock is necessary. The side lock system also makes it quicker and simpler to lift the camera out of the head from above. The 500 has a pre-set counterbalance of 2.4kg (5.3 lbs.), but is able to support equipment of up to 8kg (17.64 lbs.). The 500 has one Easy Link 3/8" connector to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted. MVH500AH head with flat base tripod mount for attachment to a hybrid photo/video tripod, a traditional photo tripod, slider, a monopod or other supports.

## Features

- Package Dimensions: 99.568 cms (L) x 22.352 cms (W) x 19.558 cms (H)
- Package Quantity: 1
- Product Type: Camera Tripod
- Country Of Origin: Italy

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Manfrotto |
| Manufacturer | Manfrotto |
| Model | MVH502A,546GB-1 |
| Model Name | Manfrotto 502HD Ball Base Fluid Head / 546GB Tripo |
| Product Dimensions | 83.01 x 17.78 x 17.78 cm; 5.5 kg |
| Item model number | MVH502A,546GB-1 |
| Compatible Devices | Camera |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
| Mounting Hardware | 1 Manfrotto MVH500AH Flat Base Pro Fluid Head (Black) |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p or 4K |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Connector Type | 3/8" connector |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Media type | Video |
| Has audio recording capabilities | No |
| Has Auto Focus | No |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Manufacturer | Manfrotto |
| Item Weight | 5 kg 500 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Manfrotto
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Camera
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight
- **Material:** Aluminium

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern Name, Style Name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do you ensure that this head is level on the tripod? [Apart from trying to adjust the tripod legs, which would be ridiculous!]**
A: If you want to level quickly, get the version (MVH-502A) that comes with a 75mm half ball and a set of legs that have a cup to receive the ball. If you already have a tripod and want to add a nice little fluid head for video use, put this head on your legs. It has a tiny bubble level to help. To level this flat bottomed head, pan the head until it's pointing between two of the legs, ignoring the rear leg to start. Looking at the bubble, adjust the left or right leg until the bubble is centered left and right. Now adjust the rear leg until the bubble is centered. Yep, slow and troublesome. That's why ball heads were so revolutionary in the 1070's.

**Q: For the MVH502 head with 75mm Half Ball, is it possible to remove the 75mm Half Ball (unscrewing it somehow) to make a flat based head 4 versatility?**
A: Yes Yes Yes! It is possible!!!

The halfball attaches to the head using 3/4 thread

**Q: is this compatible with manfrotto video monopods?**
A: Yes, it is compatible with any monopod that has a flat 3/8 inch type mount. This head has a threaded 3/8 inch hole in base.

**Q: do this work with some of the manfrotto dollies??**
A: To tell you the truth I don't know. But I will tell you that the mid spreader BREAKS easily! It's pretty brittle. Had I known this before I would've saves up for Kesslers dolly kit instead, with a Hercules head

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, confident and reliable tripod kit for camera setups up to Canon C500 with 600mm lens.
*by N***R on 19 January 2017*

Firstly, about the seller CF Card:Wonderful service and very quick response when contacted. The courier service didn't provide any details on their website for some reason and it got me worried. But I contacted the seller and found out they are actually Royal Broadcasting, the official importer and distributor for Manfrotto. They apologized for the miscommunication despite the fact that it was not their fault!Now about the product: Well, I had been using this setup for more than a year in a production house, now I purchased it for myself from Amazon for Rs. 44,900. It comes with a padded soft bag, which juuuuuuust fits the kit. But I am using the 546GBK legs with a Benro S8 video head and the combo doesn't fit in the supplied bag. Not a big issue though.Pros:Solid, not too heavy and max height is very good at almost 6 and 1/2 feet. Min height is also good...around 1 feet. The flip locks are well designed to open quickly.Cons:For first time users, the Ground-level spreader will need some time getting used to.My current setup is Canon EOS 1Dx Mark-II, and I use lenses like 200-400mm f4, and even the very heavy cine lenses like Canon 30-300 and Sony FS7 or Canon C300 Mark-II and the tripod feels confident. I am a wildlife filmmaker and use it in a gypsy chasing tigers and I only need to put my foot on the ground level spreader to keep it from falling.Included head 502 is good enough for general use and I use it with the tripod to mount my Varavon S1200 slider on it. It can hold much more weight than this. Its pretty smooth. But I upgraded to Benro S8 head for its mroe advanced Tilt Drag and counter balance system.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Good! As per the orice range its good
*by A***R on 29 April 2016*

Good ! As per the orice range its good..I got it withing 8days from amazon, in m happyI am a proffesional film maker...but however it dissapoints me when I load my heavy cameras as it shakes a bit....but in my industry its not quite good.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-01*