Dragon Image Manfrotto M8 Q5 video head

Dragon Image Manfrotto M8 Q5 video head
Product Highlights
One single head for both photo and video applications
Ideal for HDSLR Cameras
Photo Mode for All-direction Movement
Adjustable Counterbalance Control
Video Mode for Pan-and-Tilt Movement
Fluid Cartridge / Fluid Movement
Friction Control
Reversible Pan Bar
Suitable for Left & Right Handed Users
755CX3 MagFibre Tripod
Built-In 50mm Head Bowl
front tilt -90° / +90°
head bowl 60mm
lateral tilt +90° / -20° tilt range
load capacity 7kgs
panoramic rotation 360 degrees
weight 1.3kgs
Manfrotto kit consisting of 755 CX Carbon Leveling tripod and photo-video head MH 055 M 8-Q5.
The Manfrotto 755CX3 2-stage Tripod is intended for high-definition camcorders or Photo Cameras weighing up to 15.4 lbs (7kg). It features carbon fiber composite leg tubes and fast-action stage clamps. There is also a built-in 50mm half-ball leveling system that can be locked via a detachable rotating grip. This facilitates camera platform leveling without adjusting leg length. The rapid center column adds 10" to the maximum height of the cameras platform.
The Manfrotto MH055M8-Q5 Photo-Movie Tripod Head offers optimal function for still photo shooting as well as videography. Primarily designed for DSLR cameras with movie shooting ability, the tripod head features a Photo-Movie selector to quickly switch between the 2 modes.
In Photo mode, the MH055M8-Q5 head offers free movement in all directions just like a typical ball head. Equipped with fluid cartridges and an adjustable counter balance control, the tripod head provides precise, smooth, and controlled movement.
In video mode, the head restricts all-direction movement to precise pan-and-tilt operation, which is just perfect for videography. The MH055M8-Q5 head comes with a pan bar and offers fluid movement along with friction control. The included rest clip allows for quick detachment and attachment of the reversible pan bar for right or left hand users.
755CX3 Tripod
Material MagFiber
Load Capacity 15.4 lbs (7.0kg)
Bowl Diameter/Thread 3/8" male
Minimum Height 18.3" (46.5cm)
Maximum Height 54.7" (139cm)
Maximum Height with Column 64.6" (164cm)
Leg Stages/Sections 2/3
Leg Lock Type Lever-lock
Center Brace/Mid-Level Spreader No
Spiked/Retractable Feet No
Folded/Transport Length 25" (64cm)
Weight 4.25 lbs (1.9kg)
M8Q5 Photo/Video Head
Front tilt ±90°
Lateral Tilt +90° / -20° tilt range
Load Capacity 15.4 lb (7 kg)
Panoramic Rotation 360°
Head Bowl 60 mm
Material Magnesium
Pan & Tilt Drag Continuously adjustable from 0 to max. level
Spring Loaded Counter Bal Proportional / free / off
Working Height 5.31" (135.0mm)
Weight 2.8 lb (1280g)
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[@RavingMadJock]

MH055M8-Q5 Why is there excessive slack/movement from the "Photo/Movie Select lever" and if there should be any at all slack!
On mine when selector lever is on the "Movie" position or between Photo (unlocking)position, the lever (on this unit) seems to have "excessively" lateral and axial movement from the select "lever"!
Although Photo/Movie lever functions to lock the head in horizontally & vertically' there is no slack movement from the "lever" when "Photo position" is engaged! any answers!

[@jaywagner6470]

I appreciate you making a video showing the tripod in use. However that is the only value to this review. You are simply reading the manufactures review of the product. Anyone can find that info on sites like B&H. What we your potential audience would really like is a true unbiased review, where you use it and show us the result. Tripods are tricky little buggers. They may have lots of bells and whistles; they may look super nice and professional but then you use them and find out that the drag adjustments suck or the construction is chinsy or the pan and tilt isn't as smooth as it needs to be.