--- product_id: 265445352 title: "Komodo K5 Video Tripod Head Fluid Drag Pan Head for DSLR Cameras, Camcorders, Monopod and Tripods" brand: "ifootage" price: "$407.82" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/265445352-komodo-k5-video-tripod-head-fluid-drag-pan-head-dslr store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Komodo K5 Video Tripod Head Fluid Drag Pan Head for DSLR Cameras, Camcorders, Monopod and Tripods **Brand:** ifootage **Price:** $407.82 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Komodo K5 Video Tripod Head Fluid Drag Pan Head for DSLR Cameras, Camcorders, Monopod and Tripods by ifootage - **How much does it cost?** $407.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/265445352-komodo-k5-video-tripod-head-fluid-drag-pan-head-dslr) ## Best For - ifootage enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ifootage brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description IFOOTAGEVideo Tripod Head Fluid Drag Pan Head for DSLR Cameras, Camcorder, Monopod and Tripods, Komodo K5 ## Features - About this item 📹 Professional Video Head: Comes with 1/4 inch mounting screws which fit most standard video equipment; Standard 3/8 inch threaded screw port on the bottom makes it suitable for all tripods, monopods, light stands, and camera sliders. 📹 Removable assembly: fully adjustable pan/tilt arm can be operated on either side of the head. 📹 Ergonomic Design: Fluid head pan/tilt locking,360° pan and +90°/-83° tilt range; effortless photography and videography shooting. 📹 Camera safety lock: Instantly locks camera plate to head, safely releases camera and plate from head. 📹 Bubble level: Security locking knob can prevent equipment from falling off accidentally. The bubble level also allows for stable shooting and adaptation to different environments. (The perfect suitable monopod with ASIN: B07GW5G1GX.) ## Product Details - **Color:** Black - **Brand:** IFOOTAGE - **Compatible Devices:** Camcorder, Camera - **Item Weight:** 1.67 Pounds - **Maximum Weight Recommendation:** 11 Pounds - **Folded Size:** 3.85 inches ## Images ![Komodo K5 Video Tripod Head Fluid Drag Pan Head for DSLR Cameras, Camcorders, Monopod and Tripods - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SU6qB2JzL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect compact fluid head *by J***N on Reviewed in Canada on 7 September 2021* Not sure why this head has mixed reviews, but glad I decided to try it despite them. I have used the Manfrotto 501 for years, but wanted something more compact to match my iFootage Cobra II C180 monopod, and the K5 was designed as a match for it. The most common complaint I've seen is that it isn't very smooth, and not adjustable in terms stiffness for pan or tilt... Which I don't really understand, because it is very smooth and am able to adjust both. It has a counterbalance, which some said the tension is too high; again, I found it just right with a smaller camera (A7III and 45mm lens) and it would be even less tense with a larger camera. I read one reviewer here on Amazon said it feels cheap like an old car door... I have no clue what this means, but the K5 is extremely well built and feels premium in all aspects.The thing to remember is that it is a super compact, entry level pro head. It's not going to compare with heads that cost 4x more and are 3x the size. For what it is intended as, it is actually amazing.Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ product satisfaction *by A***O on Reviewed in Australia on 3 January 2020* very happy ### ⭐⭐⭐ A nice head with a serious flaw. *by D***F on Reviewed in the United States on 15 December 2019* This fluid head allows smooth panning and tilt motions. It is designed for light and medium weight cameras, up to 11 pounds. Unfortunately, the balance spring is much too stiff for the cameras that it is designed to hold. The spring is supposed to protect the user from having the camera slowly tilt down (or back), when the fluid head is not locked, and the camera operator releases the pan/tilt arm. However, the tripod head has the opposite problem. If the camera operator releases the pan/tilt arm when the camera is tilted up or down, the spring jerks the camera back to near horizontal. The jerk is especially severe when the operator has tilted the camera near its maximum range of tilt motion, that is, +90°/-83°.While there might be a camera and lens combination out there, which is under 11 pounds and needs a spring this strong, I think it would be rare. With my heaviest DSLR and longest, heaviest lens, the spring was still much too strong. The quick release plate allows some adjustability of the balance point for the camera and lens. Even adjusting these to the extremes, I couldn't get the proper (im)balance to match the spring.My video cameras are lighter and more compact than my DSLRs, and need even less from the spring (or better still, no spring). The manufacturer told me that my fluid head was operating properly, and I should just use the tilt lock. This is not a good solution, since releasing the lock causes the head to jerk, and it is difficult to control. Besides, if the manufacturer believes that using the tilt lock solves any tilt issues, then they could say that the operator doesn't need the spring, and can always use the tilt lock. That is what I would prefer. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/265445352-komodo-k5-video-tripod-head-fluid-drag-pan-head-dslr](https://www.desertcart.us/products/265445352-komodo-k5-video-tripod-head-fluid-drag-pan-head-dslr) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*