Create smooth pan and tilt moves with your small camera rig using the lightweight Fotopro MH-4L Fluid Video Head for Smooth Shootingfrom Fotopro. The tiny metal fluid head features a flat 43mm base for mounting onto a separately available compact tripod using its 1/4"-20 base thread, which can also convert to a 1/4"-20 thread with the included screw insert. Its maximum load capacity is 6.6 lb, and it only weighs 14 oz, ideal for travel. A quick-leveling base allows you to quickly level your rig on the MH-4L without requiring adjustments to your tripod legs.

The compact head features a quick release plate with a 1/4"-20 camera mounting screw for quick changing of your camera rig. It has a tilt range of -90 to 55°, it can pan a full 360°, and it features independent pan and tilt locks. It can also tilt up to 90° laterally, allowing for horizontal or vertical shooting. The included pan handle can be installed on either the right or left side of the head, and it is length-adjustable. It also features a bubble level for balancing. An Allen wrench is included to help tighten the plate onto your rig, and it stores within the head.

6.6 lb Maximum Payload, 43mm Flat Base    Quick-Leveling Head    Quick Release Plate    1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Base Thread Options    1/4"-20 Camera Screw    Horizontal and Vertical Shooting Modes    -90/55° Tilting, 360° Panning    Independent Pan/Tilt Locks, Bubble Level    Pan Handle for Right or Left Hand

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this head actually come with a quick release plate or do you have to buy the Induro plate separately?

A: Yes, the quick release plate is included.

Q: 2. What is the part number of the Arca plate included in this package? The plate has winged screws for no-tool tightening.

A: The Arca-Type Quick Release Plate for the SmallRig Video Head for Horizontal or Vertical Shooting is not sold as a separate part, so there is no item number.

Q: 3. How do you mount this to a base with 3/8 -16 screw?

A: The SmallRig Video Head for Horizontal or Vertical Shooting uses a 3/8"-16 mounting thread receiver built into it's base to mount to flat base tripods' 3/8"-16 screw, so in essence, the head should screw down onto the screw without issue.

Q: 4. I have a Sony Fs-5 I use for filming hunts on a tree arm. I have all manfrattos now. But I like the it ways less than the others. Will this work out?

A: If you can keep the total load of the FS5 to under 8.8 pounds, which should not be an issue as it is already a small camera, this head will work very nice with it. It also has a standard 3/8 connection on the bottom of it that will integrate with Manfrotto products. It should work out well for you.

Q: 5. What are the dimensions of the quick release plate for the Benro S2H Head?

A: The Benro S2H Hybrid Video/Stills Head uses the Induro PU5060 plate. That plate is a 50 x 60mm oversized Arca-Swiss style universal quick release plate with a 1/4 -20 mounting screw.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with Benro GA269T Go Travel 2 Mg-Aluminum Tripod?

A: Yes, you should be able to remove the Ball Head on the GA269T and replace it with this Video Head.

Q: 7. does this head accept a standard manfrotto plate or I am stuck with needing an arca swiss plate?

A: Arca Swiss is a very popular plate style. However, It would not be compatible with Manfrotto 501PL style plates. You could add a quick release adapter that is Manfrotto compatible like the following model. https://bhpho.to/35uO7xN Just attach it to the plate that comes with the SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head.

Q: 8. Does the S6Pro use "fluid" to produce the drag on movement or does it use "friction" to produce the drag on movement?

A: The S6Pro use "fluid" to produce the drag on movement.

Q: 9. Can the clamp be rotated 90 degrees?

A: The Leofoto BV-1 Fluid Video Head can rotate 360 degrees, but the Arca-type quick release clamp itself does not rotate.

Q: 10. I have used and returned one copy of this head. It made crackling and popping sounds when tilting up and down. I also find that unless the pan lock is unscrewed a few turns it grinds when panning left to right. Is this the case with all units or did I get a faulty unit?

A: I would say neither instance should occur and that you should return or exchange the head.