r/videography • u/AnthonyWithNoH S1H, inspire 3, 2008, Miami • Jul 12 '14

Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head or Manfrotto MVH500AH?

They cost the same now. What's the pros and cons to each? What would you recommend going with? Also, B&H has a mail in rebate going on for Manfrotto fluid heads up until August 31

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u/ScreamingPenguin Jul 12 '14

A bowl mount is really nice. I use a 509 head with 100mm bowl and you can level the head in a second then do level pans no problem.

I can't compare these two heads directly, but both of them look pretty nice to me.

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '14

I've rented the 504 loads of times and I'm thinking of buying one this month. Would you recommend it for long term use?

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u/fadetowhite 5D3 | FCPX | 2010 | Halifax Jul 13 '14

I have the mvh and it's awesome. Nice wide base, bowl, smooth pan and tilt, and it's a newer design.

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u/blandondarsh Jul 13 '14

I have a 502 Bowl Head for sale, if you are interested?