The Magnus Telescoping Pan Handle VT-5000/6000 FBVH-500is an exact replacement for the handle that originally came with your Magnus VT-5000, VT-6000, or FBVH-500 tripod. It can also be added as a second pan handle to your head, for two-handed control of your camera. The design allows you to shorten or lengthen the pan handle to match the needs of the shot. It also features a textured rubber grip for comfort.

The handle includes a rosette on the mounting screw that mates with the rosette on the fluid head, for a firm secure grip enabling smooth operation without the pan handle shifting or slipping. The included rosette washer helps protect the rosettes on the fluid head and the pan handle from damage and wear.

Telescoping Handle    Textured Rubber Grip    Rosette Washer Included

The pan handle can attach to either side of your fluid head

The textured grip provides a comfortable and slip-resistant surface even in wet or slick conditions

The telescoping handle adjusts from 15 to 23", and it allows you to set the length of the pan handle to match your operating needs

The rosette washer protects the rosettes on the pan handle as well as the fluid head, without introducing instability into the system

The pan handle features an integrated rosette locking lever that attaches it to your fluid head

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a telescoping handle option for the VT-4000?

A: No, we have not come across any telescoping arms for the VT-4000.

Q: 2. What is the weight range (min + max) for the counter balance? Will some cameras be too light to use on this system?

A: the range is 5lbs to 17lbs

Q: 3. I am looking for a telescoping pan bar that is compatible with the Davis & Sanford v18. Would this bar work?

A: Unfortunately, the Magnus Telescoping Pan Handle for VT-5000/6000 is incompatible with the Davis & Sanford V18 Fluid Head.

Q: 4. What does this have over the 5000 model to warrant the increased cost?

A: The big difference is the VT-5000 offers Variable Fluid Tilt & Fixed Pan Drag along with a Fixed Counterbalance. The VT-6000 has Stepped Fluid Tilt & Pan Drag along with Stepped Counterbalance. The VT-6000 is more adjustable and customizable to your specific needs, it is a more advanced model.

Q: 5. If I take off the video head, do I need to buy B&H # BEBL75 MFR # BL75 in order to mount a slider? Or does the video head separate from the 75mm ball so that I can use it to attach a slider?

A: The item B&H # BEBL75 will work perfect for you.

Q: 6. Is it possible to remove the spreader, in order to allow for lower height and/or when placing the tripod over an object that were the spreader would be in the way?

A: yes the Spreaders can be removed

Q: 7. Can the head be removed from the tri-pod for use with a different set of legs?

A: Yes, to remove the head simply unscrew the locking handle below the head and screw the head onto another set of legs. However, the other legs must have a 75mm bowl mount in order for this head to fit.

Q: 8. Is this compatible with the E-Image GH03 tripod? (The E-Image pan handle seems to be removed from the website and the B&H SKU brings me to this item!)

A: Unfortunately, the Magnus Pan Handle for VT-4000 PRO and VT-4000-PRO-2 is listed for use with the Magnus REX VT-4000PRO 2-Stage Video Tripod with Fluid Head and the Magnus REX VT-4000-PRO-2 2-Stage Video Tripod with Fluid Head. A pan arm suitable for the E-Image GH03 Fluid Head with Flat Base is the E-Image Pan Handle for GH03 Fluid Head with manufacturer number GB1 will be best.

Q: 9. Can this be set up for a top- down angle shot in a small space, say on a desktop?

A: The tripod is not very small itself, so it wouldn't work really well in a small space. Due to the ball head, it also is not recommended to set it up as a top down shot. We would recommend looking into the photography tripods, that are smaller and are more easily able to be set up for top-down shots.

Q: 10. Is the camera plate interchangeable with the VT-4000?

A: The camera plates are not interchangeable.