Libec NH10 75mm ball and flat base video head with a pan handle, payload 4kg
Libec NH10 75mm ball and flat base video head with a pan handle, payload 4kg is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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The Libec NH10 is a premium standalone video fluid head engineered specifically for compact digital cinema setups, mirrorless camera rigs, and lightweight ENG video systems weighing up to 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs).
Serving as the functional heart of Libec's ultra-lightweight NX-100 tripod lineup, it stands out by integrating a true continuous counterbalance control into an exceptionally lightweight casting.
Core Engineering & Performance Features
1. Dual-Base Hybrid Interface
The NH10 features a hybrid base layout combining a 75mm leveling half-ball and a flat base with a 3/8"-16 threaded mounting socket directly underneath. This allows you to instantly unscrew the bowl tie-down knob and move the fluid head off your tripod legs and straight onto flat platforms like slider carriages, tabletop setups, or compact cranes without needing a separate flat-to-bowl adapter.
2. Continuous Micro-Counterbalance Tuning
Unlike traditional entry-level fluid heads that rely on coarse preset steps—which often leave a lighter camera package tilting slightly front-heavy or back-heavy—the NH10 uses a continuous internal spring counterbalance dial. This lets you precisely match your rig's exact weight across a 0.0 kg to 4.0 kg (0.0 lbs to 8.8 lbs) operating window, ensuring your camera stays completely stationary at any angle when you let go of the handle.
3. Real Fluid Drag Mechanics
The pan and tilt dampening systems use high-grade silicone grease to deliver uniform drag with zero stickiness or mechanical backlash. It features a fixed, optimized 1-stage fluid drag alongside a zero "free-movement" setting, maintaining predictable pan and tilt tracking across an extreme temperature range from negative 40 degrees Celsius to positive 60 degrees Celsius (negative 40 degrees Fahrenheit to positive 140 degrees Fahrenheit).
Technical Specifications Matrix:
| Performance Parameter | Libec NH10 Standalone Head Specifications |
| Official Catalog SKU | Libec NH10 |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 4.0 kg / 8.8 lbs |
| Perfect Counterbalance Window | 0.0 kg to 4.0 kg / 0.0 lbs to 8.8 lbs (C.G. height at 100mm) |
| Head Base Mount Type | Hybrid 75mm Leveling Half-Ball and Flat Base Dual Design |
| Pan and Tilt Drag Settings | Fixed 1-Stage Fluid Drag System + 0 (Free movement) |
| Tilt Angle Capability | Positive 90 degrees to negative 70 degrees |
| Camera Plate System | Side-Load Quick Release Tracking System |
| Camera Plate Travel Window | Sliding range of plus or minus 40mm (plus or minus 1.57 inches) |
| Included Pan Handle Model | PH-8B Standard Right-Hand Pan Bar |
| Accessory Mounting Interface | One native 1/4"-20 threaded side socket |
| Net Hardware Weight | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs (Excluding camera plate and pan handle) |
Operational System Tips for the NH10:
💡 The Side-Load Quick Plate Mechanics: The NH10 utilizes Libec's intuitive side-load camera plate mechanism. Instead of having to slide a camera assembly blindly from the rear, you can tilt the camera package straight down into the left side of the platform groove until it clicks. This engages a safety lock, allowing you to slide the rig forward or backward to balance before clamping it down tightly using the side lever.
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Direct Accessory Rigging: Avoid hanging external monitors, wireless video transmitters, or audio receivers off your camera cage, as this throws off your carefully tuned fluid head balance. Instead, utilize the native 1/4"-20 threaded accessory port integrated directly into the left side of the NH10 head casting. This allows you to mount an articulating arm to hold your accessories directly on the head structure itself.
