SKU: 19706887524

Libec NH30 75mm ball and flat base video head with a pan handle, payload 10kg

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Libec NH30 75mm ball and flat base video head with a pan handle, payload 10kgThe 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

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.

  • 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.

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Janis Giles
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
Great daily chair
Color: Black, Color: Black
This is a great chair and very comfortable. I'm hard on fabrics and the material is excellent for me. I didn't think I would like the headrest (because I've never had one), however, I enjoy it's use at times. The wheels roll very easily and the seat height is perfect. The seat is easy to keep clean. I've had this chair for 3 months with daily use and it looks brand new. I would buy this chair again.
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Anonymous
Dallas, US
★★★★★ 3
Cheaply made but functional
Color: Black
Pros: The headrest is highly adjustable. Even if you're tall you'll likely be able to tilt it so that you can rest your head on it while reclining. The instructions for putting it together are easy to follow. It's perfectly serviceable as a desk chair with no glaring defects. The mesh material keeps your body cool and dry even when sitting in it all day. Cons It's obviously very lightweight and cheaply made. This does make the chair easier to move, but this doesn't really feel like a $180 chair at all. More like a $120 or even $100 chair. The chair back is attached to the chair seat by a plastic bracket. Nearly every desk chair I've had in the past has had their back attached to the bottom with a metal bracket, and even those start to bend out of shape after a year or so. While reclining a good portion of your weight will be resting on this plastic bracket, and I simply cannot see this cheap plastic lasting for very long supporting anyone's body weight over a long period of time. If you buy this chair, make sure to get the warranty. The armrests are closer together than on most chairs, which creates a claustrophobic feeling of being squeezed by them. You get used to it eventually, and you can just put the armrests up if you want to, but a way to adjust the armrest width would have been nice. The lumbar support doesn't really do anything at all. It only presses against my back at the most intense setting, and even then not very much. There is no incremental recline setting. Either you are fully reclined, or sitting fully upright. Luckily the full recline setting is about perfect for me, but for a $180 chair you'd expect a bit more settings here.
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Kindle Customer
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Great Chair
Color: Black
Very comfortable chair! I’m a big guy - 6’ 2”, 285 lbs. and it fits me perfectly. The head rest is a nice touch and I appreciate it more than I thought I would. Lumbar support is in just the right position and is adjustable (more support vs. less support). It does adjust up and down but not very much. Was also super simple to put together although I did have to crank on the screws that attach the back of the arm rest to the back of the chair. If you’re looking for a place to plant your butt for 8 hours, this is your chair.
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Arne R. Guerra
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Great product
Color: Dark Black
Easy to assemble and very good quality
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M. P*****k
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 1
DO NOT BUY! DO NOT BUY! DO NOT BUY!
Color: Black, Color: Black
Absolute garbage chair. Only had for six month and the mesh on the seat has already come apart after using it for my home office. Chair was squaking after only three months and now I can't even sit in it cause it sags. Can't even get my money back for this cheap garbage.
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