Manfrotto Fluid Base with retractable feet for monopod

The Manfrotto MVA50A is a compact, fluid-drag video base that instantly transforms any 20 mm monopod into a smooth-panning, tilt-capable mini video monopod with retractable rubber/metal feet and a built-in ball joint for fast ground leveling—perfect for run-and-gun videographers, wedding shooters, and wildlife photographers who need fluid head performance without carrying a tripod.

The MVA50A Fluid Base turns your photo monopod into a full-featured video monopod in seconds. Simply slide it onto the bottom 20 mm section of any compatible monopod (679B, 680B, 681B, 558B, 290 series, etc.) and lock it in place. You instantly gain silky-smooth fluid pan and tilt movement, a ball joint that lets you level the monopod on uneven terrain in a heartbeat, and three retractable feet that flip out for rock-solid stability or fold back flush for classic monopod use. An included adapter converts the top from 1/4"-20 photo to 3/8"-16 video head thread if needed. At only 380 g and 13.5 cm collapsed, it adds almost no bulk yet dramatically expands your monopod’s creative possibilities.

Key Features

• Fluid cartridge for smooth pan and tilt drag
• Built-in ball joint for instant ground leveling
• Three retractable rubber/metal spiked feet for extra stability
• Fits any monopod with a 20 mm final leg section
• Includes photo-to-video top thread adapter (1/4"-20 → 3/8"-16)
• Ultra-compact when feet retracted (13.5 cm)
• Lightweight at only 380 g