Product Review

The lightweight fluid video system MVH500AH,755XBK includes the fluid video head (flat base) MVH500AH and the MDeVe Aluminum Tripod 755XB. The MVH500AH is a lightweight head with a wider platform for HDSLR bodies and the sliding plate travels to balance the latest interchangeable lens cameras. The entry-level 500 ensures smooth shots and fine control with up to 5kg (11 lbs.) of equipment. It's the most compact head in our successful Bridging Technology range and it also 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 5kg (11 lbs.). The 500 has one Easy Link 3/8" connector to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted. The 755XB MDeVe tripod is a hybrid two-stage (or 3-section), aluminum single leg-tube tripod that's compact and lightweight. It has a flat head plate, but a built-in MDeVe 50mm half-ball leveling system (locked by a rotating grip at the bottom of the center column), which allows the camera operator to level the camera without needing to make micro adjustments to each individual tripod leg. Tension-adjustable flip leg levers make setting up and packing away the tripod fast and easy. Supplied with padded carrying bag. Specifications Closed Length 28.74 in Maximum Height 68.5 in Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) 58.86 in Minimum Height 20.08 in Load Capacity 11.02 lbs. Weight 7.39 lbs.