Libec NH30 75mm ball and flat base video head with a pan handle, payload 10kg
Libec NH30 75mm ball and flat base video head with a pan handle, payload 10kg is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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The Libec NH30 is a premium standalone video fluid head engineered for modern, mid-sized digital cinema packages, rigged-out mirrorless setups, or full ENG broadcast configurations weighing up to 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs).
It serves as the functional centerpiece of Libec's high-end NX-300 tripod series. The standout mechanical achievement of this head is how it packages a true continuous counterbalance system into a chassis that remains incredibly lightweight.
Core Engineering & Performance Features
1. Dual-Base Hybrid Design
The NH30 features a hybrid base layout combining a 75mm leveling half-ball and a built-in flat base with a 3/8"-16 threaded mounting socket underneath. You can instantly unscrew the bottom bowl tie-down knob and transfer the head from traditional tripod legs onto slider carriages, jibs, cranes, or compact tabletop platforms without needing separate flat-to-bowl adapters.
2. Continuous Counterbalance Tuning
Unlike traditional fluid heads that force you to select from rigid preset steps—which often leave a camera package slightly front-heavy or back-heavy—the NH30 features a continuous internal spring counterbalance dial. This allows you to perfectly dial in tension to match your camera’s exact center of gravity within a 3.0 kg to 10.0 kg (6.6 lbs to 22.0 lbs) operating window, ensuring the camera remains completely stationary at any tilt angle without drifting.
3. All-Weather Real Fluid Drag Mechanics
The pan and tilt dampening systems utilize high-grade silicone grease to deliver a uniform, high-torque drag performance with zero stickiness or mechanical backlash. It offers three selective stages of fluid drag plus a zero "free-movement" setting, maintaining predictable pan and tilt resistance across an extreme temperature spectrum 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 NH30 Standalone Head Specifications |
| Official Catalog SKU | Libec NH30 |
| Maximum System Payload Capacity | 10.0 kg / 22.0 lbs |
| Perfect Counterbalance Range | 3.0 kg to 10.0 kg / 6.6 lbs to 22.0 lbs (C.G. height at 100mm) |
| Head Base Architecture Type | Hybrid 75mm Leveling Half-Ball and Flat Base Dual Design |
| Pan and Tilt Drag Selection | 3-Stage Mechanical Real Fluid Drag + 0 (Free movement) |
| Tilt Angle Capability | Positive 90 degrees to negative 70 degrees |
| Camera Plate Mechanism | 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 Port | 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 NH30:
💡 The Side-Load Quick Plate Mechanics: The NH30 utilizes an intuitive side-load camera plate mechanism. Instead of having to slide a heavy, awkwardly balanced 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 heavy external directors' monitors, wireless transmitters, or audio recorders 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 NH30 head casting. This allows you to mount an articulating arm to hold your accessories directly on the head structure itself.
