I got it as well and I have issue with the fluid system where it take a certain amount of force to get it to start moving and when it start moving it goes too quick... I was hoping it wouldn't do the same things as the cheaper tripod head I used before.
Suggestion; What I did was reverse my camera on the mounting plate.Basically head is backwards.Have to slide on from front, but knobs are in perfect position.Pan handle is easily configurable to face opposite direction.Strangely I feel like the action is better.
Every single video contains lots of good informations but what I love most about ur vids is the motivating part that keeps the colors in this though industry.
Not too long ago I found a 504hd in good condition for $20, I was blown away when I saw what these things were going for.It is really nice to see you got into these stix
The production of your video was excellent. I love how fast pace the information comes at you. Rapid straight to the point squeeze all information out of every point great job
Love your videos and your energy. One point; when i point my camera on my tripod at any tilt angle and release the handle, it remains pointed and does not move up or down. At 1:24 your camera bounced back up when you released the handle. That is not acceptable to me anymore. At one time I didn't know any better. I thought I was supposed to lock the camera at the tilt angle once I got there. Now I know it is possible, with the right head, to point and release. Also, when panning, when you reach the angle you are panning to, there should be no spring-back. Again, point and release. I have a Sachtler tripod and head which set me back $1K at B&H. Remember, cameras come and go but your tripod/head can last you for your whole career.
Fellow writer/cinematographer/director here. I started following you a few months ago and have enjoyed your content. The only problem I have is that I live in Canada the awesome equipment you recommend is almost always triple the price for no reason. I am namely talking about the Side by Side Power Packer which is $35 USD but because of conversion, shipping, and third-party seller markup, it costs almost triple that at $100 CAD.
Darious, Love the new sticks...I purchased the 502 with the flat base combined with the 055 sticks almost a year ago and I cannot be happier with my choice.
Love your channel man it has inspired me and my friends to make some interesting films that have gotten us into festivals and even paid events with sponsors 🤘🏼
When I needed to use my huge slider but it would move if mounted in the middle on my tripod. I just put two cheap light stands on each end. Worked perfectly! 😁
I've almost had a camera break on the 502. the flip lock system tends to unscrew itself so you have to check them on everytime, no exception. before that In my club we were using a vinten vision 10... yeah I know, not the same gear. but we recentely got a cartoni tripod (can't remember the reference)... incredible gear !
Good, fast, fun-fact-filled review! I just ordered an MVH502AH head to upgrade my o-l-d Manfrotto 3011 (heavy) tripod to a more video-friendly platform. The old 3030 head was okay for still camera photography, but was severely lacking in the "smoothness" department for video.
Just a heads up: those spreader bars break. the silver/gray part that holds the hook just... breaks. had to replace a few over the years I worked with that tripod. You can buy a replacement spreader, but can't buy the silver/gray part by itself. Good tripod overall. Enjoy!
I still think you don't need to keep your monitor on the camera when it's on the slider, but maybe even then it may be too much weight. I attach a couple of light stands to my slider when things get too heavy.
I've got that same head but got it on a ifootage wild bull t5 tripod legs. It's amazing :) Though the mounting plate does kinda interfere with my sony a7iii, the 24-105 lense is pretty thick so the zoom ring kinda rubs against the plate. Could probably get another plate to give some height. Or i could mount it futher back, but then i wouldn't get perfect center balance. Not really designed for small mirrorless - but other then that its fantastic :D
This is a question just to the general public on this page, I have a short coming out by the end of the summer and would like to know if anyone is interested in seeing it? Hit me up. Another great video D4.
Love your video! Straight to the point! If I must choose one...the 502 flat or ball which one should I take...which one will give me more versatility? I cannot seem to make up my mind and cannot afford both!! To use on Manfrotto 055 Tripod :) Thanks!!!
How do you keep people from stealing concepts while shopping out a script? I had a role in a no budget movie and dropped a LOGLINE to the DP and Director. 6 months later they had shot a short Film w My Concept.(after cutting the entire role i played from the first short) The whole crew were in film school together and i was just sum dude who answered a Craigslist post. It sucked ass and they didnt come close to My Story but i worry because i believe the concept is unique and a good enough eye could snatch.
Haven't used a tripod in 20 years. When I watch a tripod review, I always wonder about bounce - does it pan smoothly and THEN rest at a dead stop, or does it twitch when you let go of the arm? Or is that no longer an issue with any fluid heads?
2 questions, so you can't use the ball head one on your slider, but why do you have to put it on TOP of the slider? why not just use the one under? and 2 is the tilt and pan lockable? thank you for this i want this tripod and haven't found good reviews on it, But here comes Darious to the rescue! lol
The counterbalance on these is fixed at 4kg. Wondering how it is to work with when you have a lighter setup on it. Does it self-adjust when stopping a tilt movement, for instance? Looking for a head that will STOP when I do and not push back.
Is this by any chance sponspored? Kind of reminds me of the Amazon Camerabag Video (which I bought sooo, be responsible with your "influencer force" ;D)
So question - whats the best way to ADD weight to the head/camera so that you get it up to the 4kg @ 55mm center of gravity, so that the fixed 4kg counterbalance is matched? Seems like adding weight evenly split in front of / behind the camera in some way would be the way to go.
Looks great, Super vid as always Darious. Quick question as I'm looking at getting a heavier tripod. How does it get on with the start and finish of a pan? Is it easy to get the pan going without a small jerk?
Nice Video! these high frequences in audio on your voice are little hearable and distracting xD I bought Manfrotto 536 Tripod and Nitrotech N8 for my Mirrorless camera its a little overkill but it works exactly the same with your tripod without any spreader and also is carbon fiber + the head can handle bad weather. Your tripod kit purchace was my first choice but then i look far for the real lifetime investment. Because im Hybrid shooter so this kind of tripod will cover me in photography and videography and why not to cinema it can handle heavy rigs as well. Also i was almost ready to upgrade to a new camera but then i thought my semi plastic cheap tripod that i had so i said to my self that cameras and new technology just passing away time to time but tripods are the FOUNDATION of the art ...so "when you fill the major gaps of important equipment then you are free to spend your money in new tech" Also i give you an idea for your next videos to do "what is important to invest FIRST before you feel that your camera sucks and buy new camera without having the basic staff (like lighting tripods etc) Actually we dont have to feel bad for our camera..i think you said it in one of your videos that some guys just spend anything to expensive gear and just expecting to create a full movie with it without practise their selves on short ones... Because the majority are victims of marketing... I really give you respect for purchase cheap and valuable tripod kit to just do the job done respectivily and then you dont buy new camera but you invest again to the real foundation that is tripod and head...and then more lighting gear in the future :) And what we learn from that? We learn that when you invest to foundations then your hands take place and master camera movements and beautiful frames and also lighting techniques if you invest on lights...because all we know how to expose correct and control the camera...so a new camera is the last thing that we need! Make more like these videos that reminds to people the initial objective of the art :)
the 502 ergonomics are bad in general. Why! is the tilt lock on the right side? Yes, the pan lock is virtually impossible to get used to in its location. Any camera over 5 pounds, counter balance is out the window. Get a Sachtler.
Darious, I bought the 3pod tripod based on your review. It is a great tripod, but the fluid head feels a little sticky to me (though I have nothing to really compare it to). Is it possible to buy the 502AH and replace the 3pod head onto the existing bowl?? Or just replace it with a Manfrotto ball fluid head? Let me know if you have ever dealt with that. Love your stuff. Thanks!
I've had the 502 flat head for years. Love it, EXCEPT, yes, that darn pan lock. Uggh. :)
I got it as well and I have issue with the fluid system where it take a certain amount of force to get it to start moving and when it start moving it goes too quick... I was hoping it wouldn't do the same things as the cheaper tripod head I used before.
Suggestion; What I did was reverse my camera on the mounting plate.Basically head is backwards.Have to slide on from front, but knobs are in perfect position.Pan handle is easily configurable to face opposite direction.Strangely I feel like the action is better.
`Great piece of gear. MAn You are fast at explaining and talking us through the specs. your videos are top QUALITY. huge respect man!
Thank you for tuning in Andru!
I'm not a filmmaker, nor do I have the desire to become one. I watch just for your delivery. Informative and entertaining.
Every single video contains lots of good informations but what I love most about ur vids is the motivating part that keeps the colors in this though industry.
Not too long ago I found a 504hd in good condition for $20, I was blown away when I saw what these things were going for.It is really nice to see you got into these stix
It’s all about the hustle! Love your content and your messaging. Keep it up d britt!
The production of your video was excellent. I love how fast pace the information comes at you. Rapid straight to the point squeeze all information out of every point great job
Love your videos and your energy.
One point; when i point my camera on my tripod at any tilt angle and release the handle, it remains pointed and does not move up or down. At 1:24 your camera bounced back up when you released the handle. That is not acceptable to me anymore. At one time I didn't know any better. I thought I was supposed to lock the camera at the tilt angle once I got there. Now I know it is possible, with the right head, to point and release. Also, when panning, when you reach the angle you are panning to, there should be no spring-back. Again, point and release. I have a Sachtler tripod and head which set me back $1K at B&H. Remember, cameras come and go but your tripod/head can last you for your whole career.
Hey, this is the head I use! Agree with the inconvenient pan lock location, but it hasn't let me down yet, great video!
Ive had it for a couple of years now. really like it. Except for it being a little big to carry. But hen again. It does what its supposed to.
My tripod head too! With MT055CXPRO3 legs It’s seamed atrociously large, when I used my G7, but it’s so reliable.
Fellow writer/cinematographer/director here. I started following you a few months ago and have enjoyed your content. The only problem I have is that I live in Canada the awesome equipment you recommend is almost always triple the price for no reason. I am namely talking about the Side by Side Power Packer which is $35 USD but because of conversion, shipping, and third-party seller markup, it costs almost triple that at $100 CAD.
It’s a great head. I had one 15 years ago and I never should have let it go.
We used these in school! I love it! Its heavy but worth it!
Darious, Love the new sticks...I purchased the 502 with the flat base combined with the 055 sticks almost a year ago and I cannot be happier with my choice.
I love this tripod head! Best part is the adjustable handle. VERY useful for getting some unique shots.
Great video. Love the format of this.
Gotta have a Manfroto! My feature wouldn’t have been as smooth without it. An easily overlooked must have.
Love your channel man it has inspired me and my friends to make some interesting films that have gotten us into festivals and even paid events with sponsors 🤘🏼
I have the flat head myself in my slider and I love it! :-)
I hate that you don't have at least 1 million subscribers. Channel is too good.
When I needed to use my huge slider but it would move if mounted in the middle on my tripod. I just put two cheap light stands on each end. Worked perfectly! 😁
Respect to a legend. I appreciate the video as I am looking to finally invest in a solid tripod system and this was the last thing I needed to see.
Thanks man for this quick and accurate video. Perfect. I’m gonna take one flat base for my slider...
Man i love your energy
I love how the backyard is sooo Arizona
Great go to Tripod.
Literally bought that one today!
I've almost had a camera break on the 502. the flip lock system tends to unscrew itself so you have to check them on everytime, no exception. before that In my club we were using a vinten vision 10... yeah I know, not the same gear. but we recentely got a cartoni tripod (can't remember the reference)... incredible gear !
This head was the reason to change to pro stuff like Vinten!
Good, fast, fun-fact-filled review!
I just ordered an MVH502AH head to upgrade my o-l-d Manfrotto 3011 (heavy) tripod to a more video-friendly platform. The old 3030 head was okay for still camera photography, but was severely lacking in the "smoothness" department for video.
I have this tripod and love it!!
Just a heads up: those spreader bars break. the silver/gray part that holds the hook just... breaks. had to replace a few over the years I worked with that tripod. You can buy a replacement spreader, but can't buy the silver/gray part by itself. Good tripod overall. Enjoy!
Saving up for one of these bad boys after my next camera upgrade then my monster budget rig will be closer to being completed 😂
Love your cuts. Videos have great energy.
I got this thinking it would be a good upgrade, but when I got it I couldn't change the resistance so had to return
Those glasses though. And that back wall is way too busy. Even so, I gave it a thumbs up because the review was solid.
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Word! Love the hustle.
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This looks really good!
I still think you don't need to keep your monitor on the camera when it's on the slider, but maybe even then it may be too much weight. I attach a couple of light stands to my slider when things get too heavy.
Amazing you....total inspiration for us....best regards and big hug from Mexico.....i will link you about my first short film ....when it´s ready.
Me: I want this tripod now
*sees price*
Also me: never mind
"These are my new sticks" got me thinking. What're some of the common terms and jargon that new filmmakers wouldn't know coming into this?
you've already made movies and only now getting your first manfrotto??
Our school bought one of these for some reason and holy shit I geeked when I saw the tripod
❤
Awesome! Thanks for the review
Hey, that's my exact setup. You just now got this D? :P Glad you jumped on the bandwagon. Best bang for your buck imo.
Darius I love your videos
Wait until you try the Nitrotech head. I can never go back to anything else.
I've got that same head but got it on a ifootage wild bull t5 tripod legs.
It's amazing :)
Though the mounting plate does kinda interfere with my sony a7iii, the 24-105 lense is pretty thick so the zoom ring kinda rubs against the plate.
Could probably get another plate to give some height.
Or i could mount it futher back, but then i wouldn't get perfect center balance.
Not really designed for small mirrorless - but other then that its fantastic :D
This is a question just to the general public on this page, I have a short coming out by the end of the summer and would like to know if anyone is interested in seeing it? Hit me up. Another great video D4.
Love your video! Straight to the point! If I must choose one...the 502 flat or ball which one should I take...which one will give me more versatility? I cannot seem to make up my mind and cannot afford both!! To use on Manfrotto 055 Tripod :) Thanks!!!
Great presentation nice and snappy hahahah
Hahaha I just have a 80 year old photography tripod.
so could i buy a cheap tripod from non manfrotto company and attach the manfrotto 502AH fluid head?
sabe me dizer como faz para revolver aquela parte preta onde encaixa no tripé , pois troquei de tripé e o encaixe e diferente
How do you keep people from stealing concepts while shopping out a script? I had a role in a no budget movie and dropped a LOGLINE to the DP and Director. 6 months later they had shot a short Film w My Concept.(after cutting the entire role i played from the first short) The whole crew were in film school together and i was just sum dude who answered a Craigslist post. It sucked ass and they didnt come close to My Story but i worry because i believe the concept is unique and a good enough eye could snatch.
Wazzup darious?!
What up Max-a-million!
Great vid as usual!
Haven't used a tripod in 20 years. When I watch a tripod review, I always wonder about bounce - does it pan smoothly and THEN rest at a dead stop, or does it twitch when you let go of the arm? Or is that no longer an issue with any fluid heads?
You didn't need to get the 2 different heads, there are adapters to convert flat heads to bowl and vice versa!
really? can you tell me the name of the adapters or give me a link for the ball head to flat head one?
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you could probably find cheaper alternatives I just don't know of any specific models
Diogo Almeida thx!
nice i am using the benro areo 7 with a kamerar slider awsome combo
2 questions, so you can't use the ball head one on your slider, but why do you have to put it on TOP of the slider? why not just use the one under? and 2 is the tilt and pan lockable? thank you for this i want this tripod and haven't found good reviews on it, But here comes Darious to the rescue! lol
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The counterbalance on these is fixed at 4kg. Wondering how it is to work with when you have a lighter setup on it. Does it self-adjust when stopping a tilt movement, for instance? Looking for a head that will STOP when I do and not push back.
dope style a video
this is so sweet ‼ #tripod #cameragear
Thank you for commenting Fam!
@@D4Darious no thank you fam! your videos inspire me brotha. hope to speak with you soon🎥
That tripod is hot. A little too expensive for my blood right now.
Is this by any chance sponspored? Kind of reminds me of the Amazon Camerabag Video (which I bought sooo, be responsible with your "influencer force" ;D)
So if I get the Fluid Head AH where can I get compatibly legs?
So question - whats the best way to ADD weight to the head/camera so that you get it up to the 4kg @ 55mm center of gravity, so that the fixed 4kg counterbalance is matched? Seems like adding weight evenly split in front of / behind the camera in some way would be the way to go.
Ohh nice
How much weight can this hold compared to the 3POD?
Looks great, Super vid as always Darious. Quick question as I'm looking at getting a heavier tripod. How does it get on with the start and finish of a pan? Is it easy to get the pan going without a small jerk?
Nice Video! these high frequences in audio on your voice are little hearable and distracting xD
I bought Manfrotto 536 Tripod and Nitrotech N8 for my Mirrorless camera its a little overkill but it works exactly the same with your tripod without any spreader and also is carbon fiber + the head can handle bad weather. Your tripod kit purchace was my first choice but then i look far for the real lifetime investment. Because im Hybrid shooter so this kind of tripod will cover me in photography and videography and why not to cinema it can handle heavy rigs as well. Also i was almost ready to upgrade to a new camera but then i thought my semi plastic cheap tripod that i had so i said to my self that cameras and new technology just passing away time to time but tripods are the FOUNDATION of the art ...so "when you fill the major gaps of important equipment then you are free to spend your money in new tech"
Also i give you an idea for your next videos to do "what is important to invest FIRST before you feel that your camera sucks and buy new camera without having the basic staff (like lighting tripods etc) Actually we dont have to feel bad for our camera..i think you said it in one of your videos that some guys just spend anything to expensive gear and just expecting to create a full movie with it without practise their selves on short ones...
Because the majority are victims of marketing...
I really give you respect for purchase cheap and valuable tripod kit to just do the job done respectivily and then you dont buy new camera but you invest again to the real foundation that is tripod and head...and then more lighting gear in the future :)
And what we learn from that? We learn that when you invest to foundations then your hands take place and master camera movements and beautiful frames and also lighting techniques if you invest on lights...because all we know how to expose correct and control the camera...so a new camera is the last thing that we need!
Make more like these videos that reminds to people the initial objective of the art :)
Yady yady yady ... !
What's the name of that Cannon
shotgun boom mic?
I think you already done a video on this I can't remember but what camera would you recommend using for someone just starting out In short film making
the 502 ergonomics are bad in general. Why! is the tilt lock on the right side? Yes, the pan lock is virtually impossible to get used to in its location. Any camera over 5 pounds, counter balance is out the window. Get a Sachtler.
Darious, I bought the 3pod tripod based on your review. It is a great tripod, but the fluid head feels a little sticky to me (though I have nothing to really compare it to).
Is it possible to buy the 502AH and replace the 3pod head onto the existing bowl?? Or just replace it with a Manfrotto ball fluid head?
Let me know if you have ever dealt with that.
Love your stuff. Thanks!
What are you doing with your old one 👀👀
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great video but darn that is a lot of money for a tripod
Hi
Does that mounting plate fit your 3pod?
I believe so. Haven't used the 3pod since I switched.
noice
Definitely, need better things including a camera and Tripod so I can get outdooooors lol
Notifications aren't fucking working
I’m not a fan of that heads. E-imagine has a good mid budget head.
The link to your tripod (manfrotto 502A tripod) is not the same tripod as in the video. Cry.