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Manfrotto ONE Carbon with 500X Fluid head

MKONEC-500X

Product features

  • Switch easily between landscape and portrait orientation
  • Smooth pan and tilt with the Fluid Drag System
  • Quick leg deployment with XTEND Locking mechanism
  • Effortless setup with Xchange Quick-Release
  • Portable carbon fiber for on-the-go use
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Manfrotto ONE Carbon Fiber Hybrid Tripod System with MVH500XAH Head: The Ultimate Solution for Mirrorless Users

The Manfrotto ONE Hybrid carbon fiber tripod and 500X Fluid Head combine to create the ultimate all-in-one solution for mirrorless camera users who need the flexibility to capture both stunning photos and cinematic video. Whether you're shooting in a studio, on location, or creating content for social media, the Manfrotto ONE & 500X Kit is the perfect blend of precision, versatility, and creative freedom.

Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head
Precision and Versatility for Content Creators
The Manfrotto 500X fluid head is designed for mirrorless camera users who demand precision, versatility, and seamless control. As part of Manfrotto’s Bridging Technology range, it delivers the perfect balance of innovation and reliability. Whether capturing cinematic video or social media content, the 500X hinged plate makes it effortless to switch between landscape and portrait formats—giving you the flexibility to shoot the way you want.

Silky-Smooth Motion, Effortless Control
Every movement counts. The Fluid Drag System (FDS) on both pan and tilt ensures buttery-smooth, shake-free footage, so you can capture professional results straight out of the camera. If greater camera control is needed just engage the built-in Counterbalance System (CBS), optimized at 2.4 kg @55mm C.O.G., to keep your camera balanced. With 500X, you’re always in control—no second takes, no wasted time.

Ready in Seconds
The 500X head is all about making your creative process seamless. The intuitive 501PL sliding plate with a side-lock mechanism lets you mount your camera from above—securely and in seconds. No more struggling with awkward setups—just click in and start creating.

Seamless Transitions with Xchange
Adapt to any shooting setup effortlessly. The 500X features a 60mm flat base, fully compatible with Manfrotto’s Xchange quick-release system, making transitions between rigs smooth and hassle-free. Switch between tripods, sliders, and other supports without missing a beat, ensuring your workflow remains uninterrupted and efficient.

Perfect for Social Media Creators
Vertical content is more important than ever, and the 500X makes shooting in portrait mode seamless. The head’s innovative design allows for a quick and secure 90-degree tilt, ensuring effortless transitions between traditional and vertical formats—ideal for social media creators, vloggers, and anyone producing mobile-first content.

Perfectly Aligned, Every Time
A built-in leveling bubble helps you achieve flawless framing with precision, so your shots are always balanced and professional. Whether you’re setting up a sweeping pan or a locked-off portrait shot, the 500X delivers consistency and reliability.

Manfrotto ONE Hybrid Carbon Fiber Tripod
One Tripod. Endless Possibilities.

The Manfrotto ONE Hybrid carbon fiber tripod is designed for creators who need to capture both stunning photos and cinematic video—without carrying two separate tripods. By combining the best features of dedicated photo and video tripods into one seamless system, ONE lets you switch effortlessly between stills and motion, so you can focus on creating.
Designed and built in Italy, ONE combines exceptional functionality with timeless design. This is not just a tool—it’s a statement of your commitment to creativity and quality.

Hybrid Design for Maximum Performance
Traditional photo tripods prioritise stability, while video tripods are built to resist twisting for smooth, controlled shots. ONE introduces a unique new non-round leg shape designed to deliver the best of both worlds—perfectly rigid for sharp photos, with exceptional torsional resistance for smooth panning shots from start to end.

Fast, Reliable, and Ready to Create
Deploy all leg sections in a single, swift motion for rapid setup with the patented XTEND mechanism. This time-saving feature means less time adjusting and more time to focus on capturing stunning shots and video footage. Adjustable leg angles and modular feet ensure stability on any terrain, whether you’re in a studio or shooting on location. The feet can also be removed to reveal spiked feet, providing extra grip on uneven or slippery surfaces - so when inspiration strikes, you’ll be ready to create without delay.

Effortless Adaption with Xchange
Quickly adapt to any shooting style with the Xchange Quick Release system, allowing you to swap heads, sliders, and accessories in seconds. Shift from photography to video to change shooting styles effortlessly, opening the door to a wide variety of possibilities. With this level of flexibility, Manfrotto ONE becomes a true partner in unlocking your full creative potential.

Modular Flexibility
The modular sliding column system lets you remove the lower section for ground-level shots. Perfect for capturing stunning close-ups, product photography and extreme low-angle video scenes. Attach lights, microphones, or monitors via the Easy Link thread to streamline your workflow, reducing the need for extra stands and gear.

Precision at Every Angle
The intuitive levelling column ensures perfect framing in seconds, saving time on set and in post-production. Need overhead shots? The Q90 mechanism shifts from vertical to horizontal instantly, making it ideal for flat lays, tutorials, and product photography.

Manfrotto ONE Hybrid is more than a tripod— it’s an innovation designed for those who push creative boundaries and imagine more.

A padded carrying bag is supplied for easy transportation.
Weight: 4.37 kg
Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021: 5 kg
Counterbalance System: Variable Steps
Counterbalance Weight: 0, 2.4 kg
Maximum Height: 181 cm

Befree, Befree Advanced, 290, 190, 055, Xpro Monopods, Xpro Heads and Manfrotto Tripod heads are covered by a Standard Limited Warranty (six months from date of purchase) and are eligible for a free Standard Limited Warranty Extension, upon online product registration, for an additional nine years, six months - thus up to ten years from date of purchase. For more details or to register your product, please visit: warranty.vitecimagingsolutions.com.

Specifications

Weight 4.37 kg
Safety Payload UNI/PdR 105:2021 5 kg
Counterbalance System Variable Steps
Counterbalance Weight 0, 2.4 kg
Maximum Height 181 cm
Min Height 30.8 cm
Base Diameter 60 mm
Bubble Spirit Level (No.) 1
Center of gravity 55 mm
Carrying Bag Included Sì
Center Column rapid
Closed Length 81 cm
Color Black
Top Attachment 1/4″ screw, 3/8″ screw attachmenttype
Ball Flat Flat
Safety Payload Weight 5 kg
Easy Link Yes (with antirotation)
Front Tilt -70° / +90° tiltrange
Head Type Video/Fluid Head
Lateral Tilt 0° / +90° tiltrange
Leg Type Single
Leg Angles 20°, 50°, 81.5°
Leg Lock Type Flip Lock
Leg Sections 3
Material Carbon Fiber
Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) 151 cm
Maximum Working Temperature 60 °C
Minimum Working Temperature -30 °C
Pan Bar Included Yes
Pan Drag fluid cartridge with fixed drag
Panoramic Rotation 360 °
Plate Type 501PL
Quick Release Yes
Tilt Drag fluid cartridge with fixed drag
Accessory Compatibility MAONEQR-PLATE

Manfrotto ONE Hybrid

One Tripod. Endless Possibilities.

Designed with you in mind

Creators told us they wanted a tripod that blends photo precision with video flexibility, and that idea guided every step of the design and manufacture of ONE.

The result? A hybrid solution engineered to support your most dynamic workflows.

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Your all-in-one hybrid setup

Today’s creators move fast, switching between photo and video, vertical and horizontal in an instant.

With the ONE Hybrid carbon fibre tripod and 500X head, you stay focused on the shot, not the setup. Its lightweight and robust construction, rapid adjustments, and fluid movement give you complete creative freedom.

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What makes ONE Hybrid different?

One tripod, designed around the way you create. Every feature gives you the flexibility, speed and control to move between ideas and bring your creative vision to life.


ONE IN ACTION

ONE day, ONE shoot, ONE Hybrid tripod

For director and DoP Alan Stockdale, creative shoots move fast and equipment needs to keep up. That’s why the Manfrotto ONE Hybrid tripod is built for versatility, supporting everything from high overhead shots to floor-level movement, sliders, top-down, and vertical formats for social content.

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CREATOR FEEDBACK

Experiences, reactions, and insights from photographers and video creators using ONE every day.

"With ONE Hybrid, switching between formats feels seamless. It just keeps up with every way I shoot."

Jenny Alice
Jenny Alice
Videographer

"ONE Hybrid is one of those bits of kit that feels simple but solves so many problems."

Alice Greenfield
Alice Greenfield
Photographer & Filmmaker

"The Manfrotto ONE Hybrid tripod is reliable, adaptable, and genuinely designed for real-world set speed."

Alan Stockdale
Alan Stockdale
Director & DoP

Choose the right ONE for you

MTONEA ONE Alu Tripod MTONEA ONE Alu Tripod MTONEC ONE Carbon Tripod MTONEC ONE Carbon Tripod MKONEA-500X ONE Alu Tripod with 500X Fluid Head MKONEA-500X ONE Alu Tripod with 500X Fluid Head MKONEC-500X ONE Carbon Tripod with 500X Fluid Head MKONEC-500X ONE Carbon Tripod with 500X Fluid Head
Materials Alu Cf Alu Cf
Minimum height 19 cm 19 cm 30.8 cm 30.8 cm
Maximum height
with center column up
170.5 cm 170.5 cm 181.0 cm 181.0 cm
Weight 3.55 kg 3.15 kg 4.77 kg 4.37 kg
Safety Payload 15 kg 15 kg 5 kg 5 kg
Head type - - 500X Fluid Head 500X Fluid Head
Head FDS - - fixed fixed
Head base type - - 60 mm flat base with Xchange technology 60 mm flat base with Xchange technology
Carrying Bag not included not included included included

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this tripod suitable for both photo and video shoots?

Yes, it is. It's a versatile solution that's packed with features that address both video and photo needs.

2. Do I need to use the XCHANGE plate to connect the 500X to the tripod?

No, the 500X is XCHANGE-ready so there's no need to use the XCHANGE plate. The XCHANGE plate is supplied with the system to convert other equipment with a 3/8" thread to be XCHANGE-ready.

3. What payload is the tripod and head?

The ONE Hybrid tripod has a payload of 15kg. The 500X fluid head has a payload of 5kg.

4. What's the tripod payload when the column is in Q90 position?

In this configuration, the tripod payload would be 7 kg.

5. How do I reach the ground level position?

To reach a ground level position, either use the 90-degree column or simply detach the lower part of the central column and use the angle selector switches on the legs to lower the position.

6. Does the tripod come with spiked feet?

Yes, the tripod features both rubber and spiked feet to be perfectly compatible to work in different ground conditions.

7. Is the kit supplied with a bag?

Yes, it includes a dedicated padded bag.

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Made in Italy with best in class materials

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