Libec NX-400MQCC Carbon Fiber Tripod System with NH40 Head, Mid-Spreader, Feet, Long Plate & padded bag
Libec NX-400MQCC Carbon Fiber Tripod System with NH40 Head, Mid-Spreader, Feet, Long Plate & padded bag is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Libec NX-400MQC Professional Carbon Fiber Tripod System: Elite 75mm Lightweight Production Rig (NH40 Head / QL40C Legs / BR-2B Mid-Spreader / FP-1B Feet / Long Plate S / RC-30 Bag)
In the fast-paced realms of documentary filmmaking, run-and-gun cinema production, corporate videography, and demanding on-location electronic news gathering (ENG), agility must not come at the expense of precision. The Libec NX-400MQC Carbon Fiber Tripod System is a professional-tier, high-mobility camera support package built precisely to eliminate structural wobble while drastically minimizing the operator's transit weight.
Optimized for configurations up to a robust 10kg (22.0 lbs) payload capacity, this Japanese-engineered system natively supports fully outfitted hybrid mirrorless cages, broadcast camcorders, and mid-sized modular cinema packages (such as the RED Komodo, Sony FX6, or Canon C70) paired with heavy production lenses.
1. NH40 Fluid Head: Precision Advanced Drag & Stepped Counterbalance
The core performance of this configuration stems from the Libec NH40 professional fluid head. Completely redesigned internally from advanced, durable metal castings, it tackles the microscopic play and rotational backlash common in budget camera heads.
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5-Step Variable Counterbalance (4 Steps + Free): Unlike basic "fixed" or single-stage fluid heads, the NH40 utilizes a multi-step counterbalance dial. This lets you calibrate internal spring pressure precisely to counteract your rig's center of gravity across different weights up to 10kg. Your camera stays steady and balanced at any tilt angle (+90° to -70°).
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Advanced Laminated Metal Structure Drag (3 Steps + Free): Rather than standard low-cost plastic drag discs, Libec employs a high-grade layered metal component architecture. Combined with premium silicone grease, it delivers exceptionally smooth pans and tilts, eliminating stick-slip or sudden resistance on starts and stops.
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Extreme Weather Performance: This specialized internal build provides consistent panning resistance across harsh temperature variations ranging from -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)—it will not lock up in freezing cold or slip in high-desert heat.
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Dual-Base Versatility: The head utilizes an integrated 75mm half-ball base with an underlying flat-bottom option. Simply remove the spacer from the bottom bowl tie-down to easily migrate the fluid head directly onto flat-base linear sliders, jib cranes, or skater dollies.
2. QL40C Carbon Fiber Legs: 1-Flip Multi-Tube Quick Locks
A high-performance fluid head requires an unyielding foundation. The Libec QL40C 2-stage carbon fiber tripod legs maximize torsional rigidity while shaving crucial pounds off your kit.
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Patent-Pending Upper Quick Flip Locks: Traditional multi-stage video tripods force the operator to bend down and manually fiddle with multiple rotary dials or flip levers per leg stage. The QL40C streamlines this entirely with a single, top-mounted flip lever per leg section. Flipping one single upper lock instantly telescopes or collapses both lower leg stages simultaneously, saving valuable time on fast-moving sets.
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Widened Carbon Fiber Architecture: To increase rigidity under payload, the diameter of the upper carbon fiber weave tubes is significantly widened. This structure absorbs intense tracking strain and high winds without bending, and features a built-in safety leg design to prevent finger pinches.
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Integrated Structural Accessory Infrastructure: The tripod casting sports three sets of independent 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 female threaded accessory ports alongside an integrated weight hook. This allows you to bolt on articulating monitor arms, wireless transmitters, or heavy sandbags directly to the tripod framework without cluttering your camera cage.
3. Off-Ground Terrain Agility: BR-2B Spreader & FP-1B Foot Pads
This specific system layout is optimized to navigate uneven outdoor landscapes, hillside slopes, curbs, stairs, or rugged terrain.
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BR-2B Telescopic Mid-Level Spreader: Instead of a floor spreader that requires perfectly flat surfaces, the telescopic BR-2B connects to the mid-section of the legs. This allows each individual leg to expand to a different length and angle, accommodating rocky inclines or stairs while protecting the system against twisting forces.
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FP-1B Large Rubber Feet: Slipped directly over the tripod’s native heavy-duty stainless steel dual-spiked feet, this custom-engineered rubber set ensures high-traction grip on smooth gymnasiums, tile floors, or studio sets. Pull the rubber pads off in seconds to expose the metal claws for solid anchoring in dirt, mud, or grass.
4. Long Sliding Plate S: Expanded Balancing Range
When dealing with front-heavy matte boxes, long telephoto zooms, or extensive anamorphic lens blocks, achieving a center-of-gravity balance can be difficult on small plates. This system standardizes the configuration with the Libec Long Plate S. Measuring 9.4 inches long with an active sliding baseline of 3.7 inches, this aluminum alloy plate gives you plenty of room to slide a front-heavy or rear-heavy production package forward and backward until it hits its perfect center of gravity. Furthermore, the plate mechanism is fully cross-compatible with select industry-standard Manfrotto and Sachtler heads, allowing for fast cross-platform gear swaps.
5. Transit Protection with the RC-30 Bag
Safeguarding a professional carbon fiber asset requires specialized transit protection. The system includes the Libec RC-30 custom transport bag. Featuring a weather-resistant vinyl exterior, thick protective interior padding, a full-length heavy-duty zipper closure, a wide carry handle, and an integrated adjustable shoulder strap, it ensures the fluid head and carbon pipes stay safe from side-impact damage during transportation.
Key Technical Specifications:
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System Component Profile: NH40 Fluid Head, QL40C Carbon Legs, BR-2B Mid-Spreader, FP-1B Rubber Feet, Long Plate S, and RC-30 Bag
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Head Base Mounting: Dual Base (75mm Half-Ball / 3/8"-16 Threaded Flat Base)
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Maximum System Payload: 10 kg / 22.0 lbs
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Counterbalance Control: 5 Discrete Steps (4 Steps + Free "Zero" Mode)
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Fluid Drag Selector: 4 Discrete Steps (3 Steps + Free "Zero" Mode for Pan & Tilt)
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Tripod Leg Material: Premium High-Modulus Carbon Fiber (Twin-Strut Upper)
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Leg Locking Type: Single-Flip Quick Locks (Controls both stages simultaneously)
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Working Height Range: 79.5 cm to 167 cm / 31.3" to 65.7"
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Accessory Interfaces: Dual 1/4" & 3/8" ports on head; 3x Sets of 1/4" & 3/8" ports on tripod casting
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Leveling Aid: Integrated LED Illuminated Spirit Bubble
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Total System Weight: Ultra-Lightweight at just 4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs
Why Choose the Libec NX-400MQC Tripod System?
The Libec NX-400MQC represents an ideal balance of lightweight carbon fiber travel engineering and professional broadcast-grade precision. By pairing the advanced layered metal drag and multi-step counterbalance of the NH40 head with the back-saving, fast deployment of the QL40C 1-flip quick lock legs and the off-ground stability of the BR-2B mid-spreader, Libec delivers a high-tier production kit that guarantees smooth panning and rock-solid stabilization on any terrain.
Lock in smooth camera motion across any set—add this high-mobility Libec Carbon Fiber System to your gear package today!




