The Manfrotto 502AH Pro Video Head with Flat Base is an affordable yet remarkably fully featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology (inherited from the 509 and 504 heads). This head is designed for executing cinematic moves with compact camcorders and DSLR cameras. The 502AH comes in two versions—the "AH" flat base version with a 3/8"-16 mounting hole such as this one, and the "A" ball base version, which is separately available.

The weight capacity is 22 lb and the counterbalance supports 8.8 lb. The balance plate's 3.27" range allows you to correct for uneven payloads due to matte boxes or DSLR rig configurations.

The bridging technology ensures that the pan friction control is intuitive and easy to set but is also protected against knocks. There are independent locks for pan and tilt, and drag for both is selectable in a continuous range from zero to the maximum level. This allows you to operate the head in a confident, smooth manner using the included pan bar.

Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Mounting Thread    22 lb Weight Capacity    Counterbalance Supports 8.8 lb    Bridging Technology    Spring-Loaded Counterbalance    Continuously Adjustable Pan/Tilt Drag    Pan Bar & Sliding Plate Included

Pan drag and tilt drag are continuously adjustable from 0 (no drag) to the maximum level

Sliding quick release plate secured by a secondary safety system

The flat base has a 3/8"-16 female threaded mounting hole for attaching to tripods, sliders, and other platforms

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you level the camera using the center mono leg, or have to adjust using the three legs. And which Manfrotto tripod can do that?

A: No, its not meant for that. You are only able to adjust the height. What you are referring to is called a ball head.

Q: 2. how much does this weigh?

A: 2kg

Q: 3. I bought this kit about a year ago (and I LOVE IT), and now I would like to use the head for a slider, BUT I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET IT OFF. Man I feel like a rookie. Can someone help please? I'm dying in my patheticness over here.

A: Just tighten the swivel ability down and give the head a quick spin to the right. It should loosen off.

Q: 4. What is the radius/diameter of the Manfrotto MT190X3 tripod when one leg is open, 2 legs are open, and when all 3 legs are open?

A: one leg: 17 in two legs: 29 in three legs: 43 in

Q: 5. Would i be able to use a smaller 5 inch quick release plate on this head?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto one's are the same width.

Q: 6. Can the center column be removed or replaced with something shorter in order to go as low as the legs are able to?

A: Yes. If you look at the bottom of the center column, you'll see a triangular base platform. Release the platform, pull out the center column, use the triangular platform as the base, and screw your head onto it. Voila!

Q: 7. Hello,Is this head compatible with Nikon D610, and D7200?Is it suitable for still photography including landscape and macro? Thank you

A: Yes compatible with all camera

Q: 8. What is the legs radius/diameter on the Manfrotto MT190X3 tripod when one leg is open/extended, 2 legs are open/extended and when all 3 legs are open/extended? Thank you

A: The length of each leg from the center is as follows: One stage: 11 inches Two stage: 18 inches Three stage: 26 inches

Q: 9. Can this fluid head be mounted on MT190X3 Aluminum Tripod

A: Yes it can be. This head is compatible with the Manfrotto MT190X3 Aluminum Tripod, B&H # MAMT190X3. https://bhpho.to/2ikM3v5

Q: 10. Will it work well in cold temperatures?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto 502AH Video Head & MT190X3 Aluminum Tripod Kit will work well in cold temperatures.