{"product_id":"libec-100mm-ball-video-head-with-a-ph-8b-payload-25kg","title":"Libec 100mm ball video head with a PH-8B, payload 25kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_6377d5d1d7560e48\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact hardware match for a \u003cb\u003eLibec 100mm ball video head natively compatible with the PH-8B pan handle that supports a 25kg payload\u003c\/b\u003e is the flagship \u003cb\u003eLibec RHP85 Professional Fluid Head\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Capabilities of the Libec RHP85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContinuous Perfect Counterbalance:\u003c\/b\u003e Rather than using step-based increments, the RHP85 features a fully variable micro-adjustable internal spring tension mechanism. While its absolute max payload threshold is \u003cb\u003e25 kg (55 lbs)\u003c\/b\u003e, it provides a perfect counterbalance sweet spot for camera packages weighing between \u003cb\u003e9 kg and 20 kg (20 to 44 lbs)\u003c\/b\u003e. When calibrated correctly, a heavy broadcast rig will freeze completely at any tilt angle when you release the handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7-Step Mechanical Drag Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with independent 7-stage smooth pan and tilt fluid switches (plus a true zero-drag bypass), providing predictable, high-precision mechanical resistance during slow tracking moves or immediate panoramic action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWobble-Free Balance Stabilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an internal bearing architecture specifically targeting and neutralizing \"pan backlash\"—the micro-wobbles or horizontal spring-back shifts that typically occur when a heavy telephoto configuration comes to an abrupt halt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne-Touch Sliding Plate Mechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes an extra-long sliding camera plate (Sliding range: \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\pm$\u003c\/span\u003e55mm) that drops straight down into the platform and snaps locked instantly, dramatically speeding up balancing setup for complex studio configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLibec RHP85 Fluid Head Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Ultimate Payload\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e25.0 kg \/ 55.0 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Counterbalance Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.0 kg to 20.0 kg \/ 20.0 lbs to 44.0 lbs \u003ci\u003e(C.G. at 125mm)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative Mounting Interface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e100mm Leveling Ball Base\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePan \/ Tilt Drag Mode\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-Step True Fluid Dampening (Independent Controls)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVertical Tilt Angle Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+90° to -70° Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBubble Level Baseline\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Illuminated LED Bubble Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatible Pan Bar Handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibec PH-8B\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Telescopic Range: 16\" to 22\" \/ 40.5cm to 56cm)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtreme Field Performance from -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHead Hardware Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.1 kg \/ 9.0 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSystem \u0026amp; Handle Customization Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual-Handle Setup:\u003c\/b\u003e The RHP85 head includes dual rosette mounts. Pairing the head with \u003cb\u003e2 pieces of the PH-8B handle\u003c\/b\u003e creates a standard studio broadcast layout. This allows the operator to mount electronic lens zoom demands to one handle and focus demands to the other for traditional live studio ergonomics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlternative Legacy Head:\u003c\/b\u003e If you are sourcing used or older legacy gear, the classic \u003cb\u003eLibec H100\u003c\/b\u003e also shares a 100mm bowl base and a 25kg capacity, but uses older variable fluid modules and ships with the non-telescopic PH-7 pan arm. The \u003cb\u003eRHP85\u003c\/b\u003e remains the modern standard choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Libec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072911896878,"sku":"LIB-RHP85","price":118203.9,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0157\/2910\/files\/RHP75-85.png?v=1781761954","url":"https:\/\/shopvisuals.tv\/products\/libec-100mm-ball-video-head-with-a-ph-8b-payload-25kg","provider":"ShopVisuals.tv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}