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Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base (3/8"-16 Connection)15. 4 lb Weight Capacity Counterbalance Supports 8. 8 lb Bridging Technology Spring Loaded Counter Balance Continuously Adjustable Pan Tilt Drag Pan Bar & Sliding Plate Included The Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base (3 8" 16 Connection) is an affordable yet remarkably full featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology
- 15.4 lb Weight Capacity
- Counterbalance Supports 8.8 lb
- Bridging Technology
- Spring-Loaded Counter Balance
- Continuously Adjustable Pan/Tilt Drag
- Pan Bar & Sliding Plate Included
The Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base (3/8"-16 Connection) is an affordable yet remarkably full-featured professional head that represents an advance over the popular 501HDV, with sturdier construction and featuring Manfrotto's patented bridging technology (inherited from the 509HD and 504HD heads). This head is designed for executing cinematic moves with compact camcorders and DSLR video cameras. The 502HD comes in two versions: the "AH" flat-base version, which this one is, and the "A" ball-base version, which is separately available.
Weight capacity is 15.4 lb and counterbalance supports 8.8 lb. The balance plate's 3.27" range allows you to correct for uneven payloads that might be due to matte boxes or exotic DSLR rig configurations.
The bridging technology ensures that the pan friction control is intuitive and easy to set, but also protected against knocks. There are of course independent locks for pan and tilt, and drag for both is selectable in a continuous range from zero to the max level. This allows you to operate the head in a confident, smooth manner using the included pan bar.
- Pan drag and tilt drag are continuously adjustable from 0 (no drag) to the maximum level
- Sliding quick-release place secured by secondary safety system
UPC: 719821334651
| Load Capacity | Static: 15.43 lb / 7.0 kg Counterbalance supports 8.8 lb / 4 kg |
| Head to Tripod Mounting Thread | 3/8"-16 thread |
| Counter Balance System | Spring-loaded |
| Counter Balance Range | One fixed spring for 8.8 lb (4 kg) camera weight |
| Center of Gravity | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Quick Release/Wedge Plate | 504PLONG plate with 1/4"-20 screw and 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 adapter |
| Balance Plate | 504PLONG plate slides 3.27" (83.0 mm) |
| Tilt Drag | Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level |
| Tilt Range | -80° to +90° tilt range front to back |
| Tilt Lock | Yes |
| Spring Loaded Counter Balance | Yes |
| Pan Drag | Continuously adjustable from 0 to max level |
| Pan Range | 360° |
| Pan Lock | Yes |
| Pan Bar | 1 included 2 possible positions |
| Leveling Bubble/Illuminated | Yes/ not specified by manufacturer |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Temperature Range | -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) |
| Height | 5.12 in (13.0 cm) |
| Weight | 3.53 lb (1.6 kg) |
| Packaging Info | |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 5.29 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 15.0 x 8.5 x 8.4" |
In the Box
Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base (3/8"-16 Connection)
- Pan Bar
- 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate
- 2 Year Limited Warranty + 3 Year Extension upon Online Registration
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4.4 ★★★★★
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★★★★★ 4
Good keyboard, some auxiliary keys are moved from where I was used to
I've only been using this for a day, so I can't speak about battery life. It is rechargeable, and it has an on-off switch for saving the battery when I'm not using it, so I don't know what more I could ask for on that front. Likes: the main keyboard is definitely ergonomic and feels comfortable; the key action is not silent, which I actually like, and the scissor action switches underneath the keys feels good to me; the keyboard is about 1.5" narrower than my previous keyboard (Logitech Ergo K860) because the number pad is right next to the regular part of the keyboard, and the usual keys in between have been rearranged. Most of these changes will just require the user to get used to the new positions. However, the Home, End, Pgup and Pgdn keys are now Function keys, piggybacking on the arrow keys, and that may cause more trouble for people who use those a lot (I don't, so I don't mind it). Dislikes: experience has shown me that dust and crud get into the space between the wrist pad and the rest of the keyboard. On my old keyboard, I could remove the wrist pad using some tiny screws in the back, and take the pad out for thorough cleaning. With this keyboard I won't be able to do that, so time will tell how aggravating that will be. Maybe I'll have to take it down to my shop and blow out the crud with the air compressor (joking, probably not a good idea). Overall, not quite 5 stars, but close. If it lasts better than the Logitech, I may come back and put in that last star.
Update: It has lasted about 20 months, and I'm going to have to replace it. I may buy another one, 20 months is pretty good for the amount of use I have gotten out of it, but I'm going to search to see if anything new and better is around. Symptoms seem to indicate that the rechargeable battery is not taking a charge any more. The keyboard works find when it is plugged in, but when I unplug it, after a few minutes it goes wacky.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
★★★★★ 1
Arrived Battery DOA - But then something unexpected happened.
This was a one star review because the unit arrived with a batter that would not hold charge for more than a minute. I am not changing the stars, because if you are like me, you read the one star reviews cause so many companies pay for fake 4 and 5 star reviews.
When I first posted this review I also initiated a return and just planned to move on to another brand. I was surprised when I got a personal email from the Arctek Service Team offering to send me a replacement free of charge. With nothing to lose I figured why not?
The new unit arrived and I put a full charge on it and put it to work. I chose this keyboard because it is the closest in layout to the original Microsoft ergo split keyboard, no longer in production, that I have used for years and truly enjoy. I am pleased to report that the battery is working fine and the keyboard performs flawlessly. No skipped strokes or stuck keys, no glitches with the proprietary wireless interface to the laptop (when I am using it on the desk with a large screen).
My hat is off to the Arctek service team and management. A company that cares enough about its reputation and customers to go to so much effort to take care of a customer with such a small dollar item sale is a company you can expect to rely on. From now on when I want electronic gear on Amazon, I am going to use the word Arctek in my search.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Incredible
1 year update: I have been using this keyboard daily at work for almost one year and my 5 star review stands. Upon receiving the keyboard I charged it before use, and since then I have not charged it at all and it is still somehow at 75% battery!! I turn it off at night when I’m done.
One of the function keys broke off in a way where I can’t reattach it, but I reached out to customer support and they sent me a free replacement keyboard. Great customer service and warranty!
Original review: I love this keyboard. I am a grant writer so I write and edit all day. It has really leveled up my typing experience and has made work much more comfortable. It puts my hands in a natural position so my wrists no longer bend at odd angles. I adapted to the split key design in minutes. The keys have an excellent feel and sound to them and the wrist pad feels like a soft cloud. I’ve had no connectivity issues and so far the battery has been stellar. It also has rubber grippers on the bottom so it stays firmly in place on my desk and doesn’t move around like my old keyboard did. I went for this one because I didn’t want to spend $100+ on a keyboard and I’m really impressed with the quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
★★★★★ 3
OK, but .....
It is an ok keyboard with an annoying flaw. As other reviewers have observed, the placement of the Number Lock key makes it easy to trip that key by error. it is distracting to have to break your train of thought to fix the problem.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great value for quality design
Super sturdy and sleek. It is exactly what I needed. It is small enough to move around when I move my laptop. I use it on a slide out from my desk so that I can work while I watch TV. It also keeps my laptop cool with airflow on all sides. It couldn't be simpler.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2026