Review on 🎥 Manfrotto MVH500AH: Lightweight Fluid Video Head for Rapid Camera Connection & Versatile Tripod Support by Christopher Lott

However, considering that anything can happen, I have never bought a Manfrotto/bow tripod, head, auxiliary mount, plate, etc. that, even after many years of intensive use, is not perfect would work work perfectly. I recently decided to get into videography and decided to invest in a flexible pan head instead of the joystick and standard ball heads I use for photography. My camcorder is a Panasonic HC-VX1K with a Shure VP83F LensHopper microphone, which together are well under the advertised maximum weight (5kg) for this head. The mounting plates attach and detach easily and include a horizontal camera stabilization pin with a built-in slot for it. The arm is reversible and can be attached at any angle. Camera balance is easy to adjust and constant. As with all Manfrotto products I have purchased, the plastic is high quality: there are no flimsy or cheap parts. Most importantly to me, this head has something that many liquid head reviews lack: Panning from dead center is absolutely smooth. stop to start and continue movement; I can't see any difference in the force required to overcome its static inertia and maintain its dynamic inertia. In other words, there are no sudden, jerky starts, interruptions, or lag when panning in my panoramic videos. As most of the reviews here attest, this head is a gem and I definitely recommend it for use within its 5kg range.