Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W vs MVH502AH

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videolife

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Couldn't find any online comparisons, so was wondering if anyone here has ever owned both at some point in time and what you thought of each? Any reason(s) to choose one over the other?

Regarding the MHXPRO-3W, one review I found online said that it "buckled" under the weight of their camera (it was the only negative review I've read, so perhaps there were issues with just that head?) while the MVH502AH seems to have its own minor issues, such as the handle (or tightening lever) being on the "wrong" side of the tripod, etc.

That said, I'll be using a D7200 with both an 18-140 and a 55-300 lens (mainly for shooting still shots of clothing for my business, though I wouldn't want to completely dismiss a smooth panning ability for video) and will soon pick up a Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 tripod, though I've obviously not made up my mind about a head, so besides advice on the aforementioned heads, I'm also open to other suggestions if anyone feels like sharing any recommendations.

Thanks.
 
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Daz

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I have hung heavy glass and a full frame on my MHXPRO-3W head and never thought it would "Buckle"

I have this with the legs you are looking at, its an amazing tripod setup !!
 
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hark

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I have the MHXPRO-3W and have used it without any problem. My heaviest lens is the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8. The head is mounted on a Gitzo tripod. If you shoot heavy lenses vertically, be sure you use the tripod collar to rotate the lens while keeping the head in the horizontal position. Don't flip the head vertically with a heavy lens. I do flip the head vertically for lighter lenses without collars.

If the MVH502AH is this one, it is a video head which I don't believe can be flipped vertically for light weight lenses.

Manfrotto MVH502AH Pro Video Head with Flat Base (3/8"-16 Connection) MVH502AH
 
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