Manfrotto ONE Carbon Fibre Tripod with 500X Fluid head

The Manfrotto ONE Carbon with 500X Fluid Head is a professional hybrid tripod system designed for photographers, videographers, filmmakers and content creators who need a versatile support solution for both stills and video. Combining the lightweight carbon fibre Manfrotto ONE Hybrid tripod with the highly adaptable 500X Fluid Head, this complete system provides smooth video movement, rapid setup, flexible camera positioning and excellent stability for professional mirrorless camera setups.

Carbon Fibre Hybrid Tripod

The Manfrotto ONE Carbon Hybrid tripod combines the rigidity and low weight of carbon fibre with a range of innovative features designed for modern photography and video production. The patented XTEND locking mechanism allows the tripod's three leg sections to be deployed quickly, while independent leg angles of 20°, 50° and 81.5° provide flexibility when working on uneven ground or setting up creative low-angle shots.

The tripod can reach a maximum height of 181cm when combined with the 500X Fluid Head, while the minimum working height is 30.8cm. Its carbon fibre construction keeps the complete system to 4.37kg while providing a robust platform for professional camera equipment.

Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head

The 500X Fluid Head is designed specifically with mirrorless camera users and modern content creators in mind. Its Fluid Drag System provides smooth, controlled pan and tilt movements, helping to produce professional-looking video footage without unwanted jerky movements.

The head features a variable counterbalance system with a 2.4kg counterbalance weight at a 55mm centre of gravity, while its maximum payload is 5kg. A built-in levelling bubble helps ensure accurate framing and setup.

Landscape and Portrait Shooting

One of the key advantages of the 500X Fluid Head is its ability to quickly switch between landscape and portrait orientation. The head can tilt through 90 degrees to make vertical shooting straightforward, making the system particularly useful for social media content, vlogging, product photography and creators working across multiple formats.

The supplied 501PL sliding camera plate features a side-lock mechanism for quick and secure camera mounting.

XCHANGE Quick-Release System

The 500X features a 60mm flat base incorporating Manfrotto's XCHANGE technology, allowing compatible equipment to be moved between supports quickly and efficiently. The system is also supplied with an XCHANGE plate for converting compatible equipment with a 3/8-inch thread to XCHANGE-ready use.

This makes the ONE Carbon and 500X combination a flexible solution for photographers and videographers who regularly switch between tripods, sliders and other support systems.

Q90 Rotating Centre Column

The innovative Q90 mechanism allows the centre column to move from its conventional vertical position to a horizontal orientation. This provides greater flexibility for overhead photography, flat-lay images, product photography, tutorials and top-down video.

The lower section of the modular centre column can also be detached to achieve much lower shooting positions, giving the tripod additional versatility for creative compositions and close-to-ground work.

Easy Link Accessory Mount

An Easy Link connection with anti-rotation allows compatible accessories such as LED lights, monitors and microphones to be attached directly to the tripod. This can help create a more compact production setup without the need for additional stands or support equipment.

Key Features

• Manfrotto ONE Carbon Hybrid Tripod with 500X Fluid Head

• Model: MKONEC-500X

• Carbon fibre tripod construction

• Professional photo and video hybrid system

• Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head

• Smooth Fluid Drag System for pan and tilt

• 5kg fluid head payload

• Variable counterbalance system

• 2.4kg counterbalance at 55mm centre of gravity

• 360° panoramic rotation

• 90-degree portrait/vertical shooting capability

• 501PL sliding camera plate

• Side-lock quick-release mechanism

• 60mm flat base with XCHANGE technology

• XTEND rapid leg deployment system

• Q90 rotating centre column

• Modular centre column

• Easy Link accessory connection with anti-rotation

• Three-section carbon fibre legs

• 20°, 50° and 81.5° leg angles

• Flip-lock leg mechanisms

• Rubber and integrated spiked feet

• Built-in bubble spirit level

• Maximum height of 181cm

• Minimum height of 30.8cm

• Padded carrying bag included

• Designed and made in Italy

Ideal For

The Manfrotto ONE Carbon with 500X Fluid Head is ideal for professional photographers, videographers, filmmakers, vloggers, content creators and serious enthusiasts. Its hybrid design makes it particularly suitable for mirrorless cameras, landscape photography, product photography, studio work, weddings, events, tutorials, flat-lay photography, filmmaking and social media content where both horizontal and vertical shooting are required.

Compatibility

The 500X Fluid Head is designed for mirrorless camera users and uses the Manfrotto 501PL sliding plate. The head features a 60mm flat base with XCHANGE technology, while the tripod provides 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch attachment options and an Easy Link accessory connection.

The system supports camera equipment up to the 500X Fluid Head's 5kg payload. Please check the combined weight of your camera, lens and accessories before use.

Specifications

• Model: MKONEC-500X

• Tripod: Manfrotto ONE Carbon Hybrid

• Head: Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head

• Material: Carbon fibre

• Total Weight: 4.37kg

• Fluid Head Payload: 5kg

• Counterbalance: Variable, up to 2.4kg

• Centre of Gravity: 55mm

• Maximum Height: 181cm

• Minimum Height: 30.8cm

• Maximum Height with Centre Column Down: 151cm

• Closed Length: 81cm

• Leg Sections: 3

• Leg Angles: 20°, 50° and 81.5°

• Leg Locks: Flip locks

• Pan Rotation: 360°

• Front Tilt: -70° to +90°

• Lateral Tilt: 0° to +90°

• Base Diameter: 60mm

• Plate Type: 501PL

• Quick Release: Yes

• Pan Bar: Included

• Top Attachment: 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch

• Centre Column: Rapid, modular and Q90 rotating

• Easy Link: Yes, with anti-rotation

• Feet: Rubber and spiked

• Carrying Bag: Included

• Colour: Black

• Operating Temperature: -30°C to 60°C

What's Included

• Manfrotto ONE Carbon Hybrid Tripod

• Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head

• 501PL Sliding Camera Plate

• XCHANGE plate

• Pan bar

• Modular tripod feet

• Padded carrying bag