The Manfrotto 526-1 Professional Fluid Video Head is a heavy-duty, precision-engineered video head designed for ENG/EFP applications, offering smooth variable fluid drag on pan and tilt, a 16 kg payload capacity, a 100 mm leveling ball, a long sliding plate and professional reliability compliant with UNI/PdR 105:2021 safety standards.
The Manfrotto 526-1 Professional Fluid Video Head is built for high-end ENG and EFP users who require exceptional stability, precision, and reliability in demanding production environments. Supporting payloads up to 16 kg, this fluid head incorporates Manfrotto’s advanced variable fluid drag system with three drag steps plus a zero-drag option, delivering perfectly smooth and customizable movement for both pan and tilt. All major controls—including pan lock, tilt lock, and tilt drag—are positioned on the left side for easy, intuitive operation, while oversized rubberized knobs ensure a firm and comfortable grip.
Key Features
- Variable Fluid Drag System for pan and tilt (0 + 3 steps)
- Supports payloads up to 16 kg (35 lbs)
- Adjustable continuous counterbalance (8 → 15 kg)
- 100 mm leveling ball for fast setup
- Sliding 357PLV-1 plate for quick camera mounting
- Replaceable pan-arm rosette reduces repair costs
- Oversized rubberized knobs for better grip
- All controls located on the left side for easy access
- 360° panoramic rotation
- Front tilt range: –70° to +75°
- Compliant with UNI/PdR 105:2021 safety standards
- Aluminum construction for durability
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Includes one pan bar
- 1 × Manfrotto 526-1 Professional Fluid Video Head
- 1 × Pan Bar
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1 × 357PLV-1 Long Quick Release Plate
- Product Name: Manfrotto 526-1 Professional Fluid Video Head
- Weight: 3.6 kg
- Safety Payload (UNI/PdR 105:2021): 16 kg
- Material: Aluminum
- Counterbalance System: Variable continuous
- Counterbalance Weight Range: 8 → 15 kg
- Center of Gravity: 125 mm
- Bubble Level: 1
- Top Attachment: 1/4″ & 3/8″ screws
- Color: Black
- Easy Link: No
- Front Tilt: –70° / +75°
- Ball Diameter: 100 mm
- Head Type: Fluid video head
- Max Working Temperature: 60°C
- Min Working Temperature: –20°C
- an Bar Included: Yes
- Pan Drag: 0 + 3 steps
- Pan Rotation: 360°
- Plate Type: 357PLV-1
- Quick Release: Yes
- Tilt Drag: 0 + 3 steps
- Working Height: 15 cm
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Accessory Compatibility: MVAPANBARM, MVAPANBARL, 519LV
