Really Obvious Manfrotto 502AH Fluid Head Tip

In this video I sacrifice my self-esteem to share a quick tip that I should've figured out years ago! I love the Manfrotto 502AH Fluid Head, especially when paired with the 055 legs. BUT, I always struggled with the location of the pan and tilt locks. Well, I had an epiphany on set that makes this head much, much easier for me to work with.

Featured in this video:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Tripod with MVH502AH Video Head: https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52....

Cameras:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sony A7III: https://www.adorama.com/isoa7m3.html
DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone: https://www.adorama.com/djim2pro.html

Lenses
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sony Vario-Tessar FE 16-35mm F4 OSS: https://www.adorama.com/iso16354e.html
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 Di III RXD: https://www.adorama.com/tm2875soe.html
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS E Mount Lens: https://www.adorama.com/iso702004.html
Sony (Zeiss) Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8: https://www.adorama.com/iso5518.html
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 E-Mount Lens: https://www.adorama.com/iso8518.html
Rokinon Cine DS Lenses: https://www.adorama.com/rkdscmnexa.html
Fotga DP500IIS Follow Focus: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Lights and Modifiers
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CLAR Illumi Max 120 High Power Bi-Color LED Light: https://www.adorama.com/clilmax120bl....
CLAR Illumi Max 300 High Power 5600K LED Light: https://www.adorama.com/clilmax300sl....
Aputure Amaran AL-F7 On-Camera LED Light: https://www.adorama.com/apalf7.html
Godox LC500R RGB LED Light Stick: https://www.adorama.com/golc500r.html
Clar Luminous Pro 19” Ring Light: https://www.adorama.com/cllclrl19.html
GVM RGB Video Light Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Glow EZ Lock 25” Beauty Dish: https://www.adorama.com/glbdez25w.html
Glow EZ Lock 38" Deep Parabolic Softbox: https://www.adorama.com/glsbez38.html
Glow EZ Lock 42" Silver Beauty Dish: https://www.adorama.com/glbdez42s.html
Glow EZ Lock 20" Quick Ball Lantern Softbox: https://www.adorama.com/glsbqb20.html

Grip
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
iKan E-Image GA752T Tripod with GH06 Video Head: https://www.adorama.com/iaeg06a2.html
Flashpoint 10' C-Stand w/ Arm & 2 Grip Heads: https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html
SmallRig Camera Cage Kit for Sony A7III: https://www.adorama.com/sr2096.html
SmallRig Action Stabilizing NATO Handle: https://www.adorama.com/sr1955.html
SmallRig Tripod Mounting Kit: https://www.adorama.com/sr1798.html
SmallRig 15mm Rod Pair, 12": https://www.adorama.com/sr1053.html
SmallRig Low-Profile NATO Rail: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
SmallRig Cold Shoe Mount Adapter 2-pack: ttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075M528JB
SmallRig Shoe Mount Ball Head: https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Camer...
SmallRig Super Clamp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
SmallRig 11" Friction arm: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Audio Equipment & Monitoring
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Zoom F6 Field Recorder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Feelworld 7 inch Field Monitor:: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Feelworld F6 Plus: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
MOTU M4 USB-C Audio Interface: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone: https://www.adorama.com/semke600.html

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Miscellaneous stuff I can’t get along without
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
X-Rite ColorChecker Video: https://www.adorama.com/ghccv.html
GVM Slider: https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Slider-...
Innorel D-30 Ball Head: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Tilta Mini Matte Box: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Visit my site: https://spaugh.net
Linked In:   / matt-spaugh  
Instagram:   / matt_spaugh  
Facebook:   / matt.spaugh