The Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base (3/8"-16 Connection) is an affordable yet remarkably full-featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology (inherited from the 509HD and 504HD heads). This head is designed for executing cinematic moves with compact camcorders and DSLR video cameras. The 502HD comes in two versions: the "AH" flat-base version, which this one is, and the "A" ball-base version, which is separately available. Weight capacity is 15.4 lbs. and counterbalance supports 8.8 lbs. The balance plate's 3.27" range allows you to correct for uneven payloads that might be due to matte boxes or exotic DSLR rig configurations. The bridging technology ensures that the pan friction control is intuitive and easy to set, but also protected against knocks. There are of course independent locks for pan and tilt, and drag for both is selectable in a continuous range from zero to the max level. This allows you to operate the head in a confident, smooth manner using the included pan bar.
Weight 1691 g
Collection/Series 502
Material Aluminium
Safety Payload Weight 7 kg
Counterbalanced Weight 4 kg
Tilt Drag continuously adjustable from 0 to max level
Pan Drag continuously adjustable from 0 to max level
Plate Type 504PLONG
Ball Flat Flat
Center of gravity 55 mm
Front Tilt -80° / +90°
Bubble Spirit Level (No.) 1
Accessory Compatibility 502HLV; 509HLV; 520BALL, 520BALLSH
Top Attachment 1/4″ screw, 3/8″ screw
Base Diameter 75 mm
Certifications None
Color Black
Easy Link Yes
Head Type Video/Fluid Head
Maximum Working Temperature 60 C
Minimum Working Temperature -20 C
Pan Bar Included Yes
Panoramic Rotation 360
Quick Release Yes
Working Height 13 cm
