The Manfrotto 055 MAG PHOTO-MOVIE HEAD Q5 head incorporates all the features you could want in a tripod head for shooting either still or video shots.
Operation is extremely simple with a selector switch allowing the mode to be changed between Photo and Video mode.
When switched to Photo mode this head provides accurate speed when composing a shot in any direction. The new design and fluid head provide the freedom of a ball head with precise and smooth controlled movement. When video mode is selected you get precise and fluid pan and tilt, along with all the other features you would expect from a Video head including friction control.