Manfrotto Ball Head 500X

Description

Smooth movement and real control in panning and tilting

The Manfrotto 500X ball head incorporates a smooth pan and tilt drag system for cleaner, shake-free shots. It also features an optimized CBS counterweight of 2.4 kg at 55 mm COG, which helps keep the camera balanced and makes movement feel more natural, especially when tilting.

FDS fluid drag for more professional results

The FDS works on both panning and tilting to make footage smoother. It's ideal for slow pans, tracking shots, and transitions where jerkiness is immediately noticeable.

CBS counterweight for camera balancing

The integrated counterweight system helps to hold the camera more stably. This reduces the effort required when tilting and improves accuracy when you need to repeat consistent movements.

Quick assembly with 501PL shoe and side lock

The Manfrotto 500X ball head is designed to streamline your workflow. The 501PL sliding plate with side locking mechanism allows you to securely mount your camera from above in seconds, which is useful when changing shots quickly or working outdoors.

Configuration changes with XChange

It includes a 60mm flat base compatible with the XChange system. This makes it easy to switch from tripod to slider or other supports without wasting time, keeping pace during dynamic shoots.

Designed for vertical and social media

Vertical content is key, and this ball head allows you to tilt 90 degrees for quick and safe portrait-style shooting. The Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head is a great option if you shoot reels, vertical interviews, or mobile product footage, eliminating the need for makeshift adapters.

Horizontal to vertical conversion in seconds

The hinged shoe design makes it easy to switch between landscape and portrait modes without disassembling the entire set.

Easy leveling for perfect framing

It includes an integrated level bubble to keep the horizon clear, very useful in panoramas, architecture or static shots where imbalance is noticeable.

Specifications and reference

Manufacturer reference MVH500XAH

CBS counterweight optimized to 2.4 kg at 55 mm COG

Flat base 60 mm compatible with XChange

501PL shoe with top loading and side locking

90-degree tilt for vertical format

Integrated spirit level