Libec 2stage ENG tripod with 100mm bowl
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Libec RT50B 2-Stage Aluminum ENG Tripod Legs (100mm Bowl)
The Libec RT50B matches your exact requirements for a 2-stage aluminum ENG (Electronic News Gathering) tripod with a 100mm bowl mount.
Designed specifically as a hard-wearing alternative to its carbon fiber sibling (the RT50C), the RT50B provides the physical mass and structural rigidity required by local TV crews, outside broadcast (OB) operators, and live sports documentarians who run shoulder-mount cameras or bulky cinema configurations.
1. 35kg ENG Payload Support & Rigidity
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High Payload Stability: Despite its lightweight handling profile, the RT50B legs possess an official payload rating of 35.0 kg (77.0 lbs). It comfortably anchors full-sized ENG camcorders, long telephoto zooms, block batteries, and heavy 100mm fluid heads without bowing.
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Die-Cast Aluminum Componentry: High-tensile aluminum alloy construction paired with heavy-duty die-cast metal locking collars eliminates structural flex at the leg joints. This design neutralizes "pan backlash" (the horizontal spring-back wobble), ensuring perfectly crisp pan movements even during high-velocity tracking sweeps.
2. Broadcast Standard 100mm Leveling Bowl
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Universal Professional Interfacing: The crown features a precision-machined, industry-standard 100mm bowl apex optimized for large-scale broadcast fluid heads (such as Libec's high-performance RHP75 and RHP85 systems, or classic studio options from Sachtler and Vinten).
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Integrated Travel Grips: Tucked cleanly right underneath the main leg joints are textured ergonomic grips, allowing operators to throw the collapsed tripod onto their shoulders and swap field locations rapidly.
3. Two-Stage Field Deployment
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High-Torque Leg Securing: The 2-stage (3-section) telescoping leg columns are secured by large, impact-resistant mechanical twist locks. They require minimal turning force to cinch down completely, ensuring the legs won't slip or settle over a long day of field shooting.
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Expansive Working Height: Deployed with a floor spreader, the system offers an operating window from a low perspective of 47.5 cm (18.5") up to an eye-level maximum height of 158.0 cm (62.0").
Core Technical Specifications:
| Performance Parameter | Libec RT50B Standalone Legs Factory Specs |
| Official Model Profile | Libec RT50B |
| Primary Material Build | High-Tensile Heavy-Wall Aluminum Alloy |
| Maximum Standalone Payload | 35.0 kg / 77.0 lbs |
| Native Head Interface | 100mm Leveling Bowl Base |
| Leg Stage / Section Layout | 2-Stage / 3-Section Support Framework |
| Height Range Profile | 47.5 cm to 158.0 cm / 18.5" to 62.0" (with ground spreader) |
| Closed Transport Length | Compact at 74.0 cm / 29.1 inches |
| Net Hardware Weight | Highly portable at 3.1 kg / 6.8 lbs (excluding spreaders) |
| Foot Anchor Profile | Built-in Dual Metal Spikes for Exterior Terrains |
Production Spreader Guide: The RT50B is shipped standalone from the factory. To brace and lock its physical footprint before loading your 100mm fluid head and camera package, you will need to pair it with either the Libec SP-2B Floor Spreader (best for flat studio floors or concrete pavement) or the BR-6B Mid-Level Spreader paired with FP-2B Large Rubber Foot Pads (best for jagged, rocky, or uneven terrain in the field).





