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V-501 Fluid Head
Avella V501 Video Camera Tripod Fluid Drag Pan Head uses a fluid system, The fluid damping tripod head with the 1/4" and 3/8" screws on the top can be used to mount the camera and telescope. Bottom base diameter 2.36 in/60 mm Standard 3/8" screw hole on the bottom (included with a 3/8 inches to 1/4 inch screw adapter) makes it suitable for all tripods, monopods, light stands and camera sliders, 360° rotatable ball head and detachable handle make it convenient for you to adjust the angle to suit your needs better.
Note: Camera and tripod are not included.
Specifications
-Material: Aluminum
-Net weight: 1.9lbs/0.86kg
-Gross wight: 2.4lbs/1.1kg
-2-Section Operator Handle：10.8in/27.5cm-15.9in/40.5cm
-Diameter (bowl): 2.36"/60mm
-Tripod head height: 4.09in/104mm
-Max load weight: 13.2 lbs/6 kg
-Pan Rotate Angle: 360 degrees
-Tripod screw mount: 3/8" screw thread,1/4" screw thread
Tilt Range
-360 degree horizontally and +90°/-50°degree vertically, providing a wide range of shooting angles.
Universal Mounting
- 60mm Flat base, Standard 3/8" screw hole on the bottom (included with a 3/8 inches to 1/4 inch screw adapter) makes it suitable for all tripods, monopods, light stands and camera sliders.
Package Includes
- 1 x Fluid Head
- 1 x Pan Handle
- 1 x Hex Keys
- 1x 3/8 to 1/4 inch Conversion Screw
- Product Size
- Length: 3.7in / 94mm
- Width: 3.11in / 79mm
- Height: 4.09in / 104mm
Features:
- Separate pan and tilt lock levers, a built-in bubble level indicator.
- Pre-set Spring-loaded Counterbalance, +90°/-50° tilt angle, 360° pan angle.
- 60mm Flat base with 3/8"-16 mounting thread,(included with a 3/8 inches to 1/4 inch screw adapter) makes it suitable for all tripods, monopods, light stands and camera sliders.
- Interchangeable 2-section Pan Bar Handle allows both right and left-handed use.
- Universal Quick Release Plate with ±20 mm sliding range, a 1/4"-20 Screw and a Spare 3/8"-16 Screw.
- Compatible with 501PL plate.
Steven R. Pocock
2025-06-15 16:12:05
I got this to add to a Dolica tripod to support an Athlon spotting scope. It is to replace a shaky ball-head that was difficult to adjust and wouldn't really stay put with a heavy scope. This really did the trick. Easy to replace the original... a 2 minute job at most. I'm getting the hang of it. The change to this head was a very easy with a slight learning curve. It is very smooth and very stable and supports well. I like the abilty with the long handle to pan smoothly and also move vertically with ease and smoothness. So far, so good. Easy on the pocket, and good for what I wanted... a low cost, easy to use scope mount.Edit: I have very much enjoyed learning to use this as a spotting scope mount. I'm getting very quick at getting it set up and it really pans and tilts smoothly. I'm not doing video work with it so I can't speak to that but for a spotting scope mount it is very enjoyable. I did upgrade my tripod to a heavier slik 700dx and that has also made a great deal of difference. A nice head on a shaky tripod wasn't working.
Jason Miller
2025-04-13 10:41:39
One of the best products I’ve bought at an affordable price.It’s a fluid head; and does it job just fine. The tension is suitable for a smooth pan and tilt.But what inspires me to say it’s one of the best is the design features. The extendable arm that allows for a suitable length in any location or height. The addition of a key to tighten your screws, with a hole to add it to your key ring, and the addition of an hex wrench to give you leverage and tighten beyond the key (definitely handy with heavier cameras).It’s light weight and easy to use. A good addition for a beginners and professionals.
Caliban
2025-04-01 12:24:34
This is easily the best value video fluid head available. My Konova fluid head was slipping with every pan or tilt and became unusable. I was quickly looking for a replacement. I couldn't find a video review for this fluid head anywhere but decided to try it out anyway. The build quality is truly great, somewhat similar to Manfrotto. The head is pretty small though so I would recommend only using it with a large DSLR, at most. While it claims to support up to 11 lbs, the small design isn't suitable for something large or bulky.On that note, the biggest weakness of the head is its counterbalance feature. The head, without anything on it, tilts downward at about a 20-25 degree angle. This makes it impossible to keep the camera balanced without using a longer camera plate to offset the camera further back. I sent my first one back because the tilt was too aggressive, the second one is still bad but not as much. I intend to keep it anyway because it works well: panning and tilting is very smooth and the build quality is excellent.Pros:- smooth pan and tilt- excellent build quality- amazing value for the price- the handle has a texturized rubber gripCon- head tilts forward in its resting position, makes balancing the camera difficult- there is no friction control for tilting- camera plate doesn't slide in and out as smoothly as it should
rcfalcon
2025-03-07 11:31:18
This head replaced a Manfrotto 503 head that just didn't perform well. Jerky tilt motions were the norm.The Avella, though smaller works much better and I'm very happy with it so far. The speed plate from the Manfrotto fits perfectly so now I have two since the head came with one.I use this with a Tamron 50-100 zoom and Sony camera. The spring balance works great even with the telescoping lens. Tilt and pan are smooth and controlled. As I said, great so far.
Terry Buys Stuff
2024-12-15 11:56:32
Very sturdy, decent price for fluid head with a bubble on. It I mounted it on an old tripod. I had worked just perfect.
B. Jones
2024-12-11 14:39:55
I don't have experience with more expensive heads, so this is my perspective comparing it to ball heads, I think the build and materials are good and will last, it securely holds the camera in place, panning is acceptably smooth, complaints I've seen about balance are not reasonable, of course the camera needs to be balanced or it will dip when not tightened down. This isn't the fault of the head, but the users. I bought this very cheap, and I imagine most getting this are on a budget, so I would say it is a very good deal if you get it on sale, it will last me a long while. That said, some of the machining of the boom arm hole was rough and I needed to remove metal that should have been cleaned up before it shipped, a QC issue, not a design flaw. Just make sure the threads are clear, I don't imagine this is an issue on must units, one of the two holes did need attention on mine. But all said, this will last and work well for me.
Dave Gray
2024-12-10 18:43:33
My intended purpose for this Video Camera Tripod Fluid Drag Pan Head was to improve my hobby of video recording missile launches at Vandenberg Air Force Base. After receiving the pan head, I immediately realized I could use it for the rifle that I use for preditor night hunting.As mentioned in other reviews, the pan head 360-degree turning was not smooth and felt a bit jerky. However, I was able to eliminate that problem, and now it is pretty smooth if not perfect. However, I never handled another name brand to compare it with.The 360-degree turning pan head fix. During watching a one-hour TV show, I would tighten the pan locking lever as tight as possible, without feeling I was going to break it, in multiple positions. By the end of the TV show, the jerky feeling was completely gone. I am delighted with my purchase, and I don't think I'd be any better off with a more expensive brand.The Quick Release Plate Locking Lever has been improved. It only requires about 1/4 turn to lock the plate in place.The other feature that came in handy was the inclusion of the 3/8 inch Extended Interface. The threaded mounting hole made it possible to attach a light mounting bracket. I created it to attach my Predator Tactics Coyote Reaper Predator Hunting XXL Rifle Light to.I recommend this product.
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