Yup. You can adjust the tension of the pan by twisting the pan lock knob and it adds resistance for a slower and smoother pan. Some have complained that it becomes jerky when you do that, but that's only if you tighten it too much. Also, the tilt lock works just as well as a drag adjuster so when you tilt it stays there - unlike the 502, which bounces back. Speaking of the 502, its the ergonomics are just plain awkward. The pan lock is at the front and away from the user and the tilt lock is on the right hand side, which is very counter intuitive, especially for a rightie like me. The locks on the 500 are where they should be - at the back and to the left. So, all in all, for a DSLR or micro 4/3 camera the 500 is the one to get. Finally, if you look at Cheesycam's video he also shows how easy it is to fit a shoulder-rig on the 500 head, because it clips into place. But it's impossible to do that with the 502, because it's a sliding plate only. The only way to clip a shoulder rig on a tripod with a 502 head is to buy a separate mounting system that fits on top. Oh dear.

It better be. I'm about to buy one today to replace a stolen HDV701.

It'll be worth it. Trust me.

Combine it with some nice carbon fibre legs and you’ve got some nice gear

@@eamonnmcloughlin129 i didnt know shoulder rig doesnt fit 502?? oh god.. i just thinking 502 because you know 500 is eeee.. thats 500.. everybody takes 502.. After all i changed my idea after this video.. and cant use rig in 502.. again wtf??

Thanks Ted, stay tuned for more videos.

@@Channel8eight the 502 is now $10 more....is it worth $10 to upgrade? Or is the 500 still better would you say? great video

Dreamframer Photography Thanks Ivan, appreciate it 😅

No, not at all. Save the cash and go for the 500.

Unfortunately doesn't look like it. The Ravelli AVTP has a fixed head, meaning you cannot mount a fluid head properly on it. You only have a 1/4" tripod mount for a camera.

And what tripod would you recommend for the 502 video fluid head? I'm between the 550XPRO3 and the 290XTA3 ....

You cannot perform really fast movements unfortunately. Maybe during the summer, but in winter it’s not even close to being possible.

Channel 8 thanks!

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. You want to use the head on some tripod legs and then on a dolly or jib?

Channel 8 yes.

You would just unscrew it from your tripod, and attach it to your dolly/jibs. It has a 3/8" thread on the bottom, so you can attach it to anything with a 3/8" screw.

you can screw on some additional equipment like sun-protection or Atomos Ninja etc.

If you wanted to use a slider or jib, you could use this head on it, for example...

okay, but assuming this goes on top of the Mantfrotto tripod, do I lost any function of my original tri pod? For e.g., I can rotate in any direction at any angles?

Once you're done with the slider or jib, you should be able to unscrew the head and put it right back on the tripod. Not all tripods have separate heads, but if they do, you can unscrew them and reattach them all you want. The rotation comes from the head, so all your pan and tilt abilities should still be the same.

seriously?

It is a mechanism that provides mechanical advantage, so in other words, if a camera is very heavy, it will make it feel like the camera isn't as heavy as it actually is for easier use.

Channel 8 thanks !

The Befree tripod comes with a fixed ball head that has a 1/4" mount. You cannot directly mount the 500AH onto that, but you could do so with an adapter, however it won't be sturdy and the threads will most likely get damaged because the fluid head is heavy.

Oh, ok... so what do you suggest me?

Any tripod legs with a 3/8" thread mount.

The Flying Eagle buy the Manfrotto MTO55XPRO3 tripod. It is a really good tripod, with a 3/8" thread and a payload of 9 kg. It is available for about $200.

Would still buy it today for sure, no regrets.

@@Channel8eight what about the 502ah?

Same here Hahahah What u get instead ?