Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head
The Manfrotto 500X fluid head is engineered for mirrorless camera users who value precision, flexibility, and smooth operation. Part of Manfrotto’s Bridging Technology range, it offers a reliable, innovative solution for both video production and content creation.
The hinged plate allows for quick transitions between landscape and portrait orientation, providing the freedom to adapt instantly to your shooting style, whether you’re filming cinematic sequences or creating content for social media.
Silky-smooth motion, effortless control
The Fluid Drag System (FDS) on both pan and tilt axes delivers smooth, stable motion, ensuring shake-free, professional-looking footage straight from the camera.
When additional control is required, the integrated Counterbalance System (CBS), optimised for 2.4 kg at 55mm centre of gravity, keeps your setup perfectly balanced.
With the 500X, you’re in full control from the first take—no need for retakes, no time lost.
The intuitive 501PL sliding plate with a side-lock mechanism lets you mount your camera from above, securely and in seconds.
A built-in levelling bubble helps you achieve flawless framing with precision, so your shots are always balanced and professional.
Seamless transitions with Xchange
Adapt to any shooting setup with ease. The 500X features a 60mm flat base, fully compatible with Manfrotto’s XCHANGE quick-release system, allowing smooth, tool-free transitions between different supports.
The Xchange Quick Release system allows you to swap heads, sliders, and accessories in seconds.
Whether switching between tripods, sliders, or other rigs, the 500X keeps your workflow fast, efficient, and uninterrupted.
Perfect for social media creators
Vertical content is more important than ever, and the 500X makes shooting in portrait mode seamless.
The head’s innovative design allows for a quick and secure 90-degree tilt, ensuring effortless transitions between traditional and vertical formats, ideal for social media creators, vloggers, and anyone producing mobile-first content.
XTEND mechanism
Deploy all leg sections in a single, swift motion for rapid setup with the patented XTEND mechanism. This time-saving feature means less time adjusting and more time to focus on capturing stunning shots and video footage.
Adjustable legs
Adjustable leg angles and modular feet provide reliable stability on any surface, whether you're working in the studio or out on location. For added versatility, the rubber feet can be removed to reveal integrated spikes, offering extra grip on uneven or slippery terrain.
Modular flexibility and precision control
The Manfrotto ONE Hybrid offers a modular sliding column system that allows the lower section to be removed for ground-level shooting, ideal for close-ups, product photography, and low-angle video.
The built-in Easy Link thread lets you attach accessories such as lights, microphones, or monitors directly to the tripod, streamlining your setup and reducing the need for additional stands.
For precise framing, the intuitive levelling column helps you align your shot in seconds, saving valuable time during both shooting and post-production. When overhead shots are required, the Q90 mechanism enables instant transition from vertical to horizontal, making it perfect for flat lays, tutorials, and top-down product views.
