The capable yet affordable Libec H22 Professional Fluid Head offers two-step counterbalance, light fixed fluid drag, and an industry-standard 75mm leveling ball. Capable of supporting up to 8.8 lbs (4kg), the H22 is intended for consumer and light prosumer camcorders. Dual rosettes allow left- or two-handed configurations, and the sliding camera screw facilitates fine adjustment of counterbalance. Whether you're assembling an ultralight ENG kit or shooting an independent feature, you'll appreciate the full-featured H22 and its iron-clad 3-year warranty.
| Load Capacity | 8.8 lbs (4kg) |
| Diameter/Thread | 75mm |
| Counter Balance System | 2-step |
| Counter Balance Range | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Center of Gravity | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Quick Release/Wedge Plate | Yes (H22DV-2) |
| Balance Plate | Sliding Screw |
| Tilt Drag | Fixed |
| Tilt Range | -80 to +90° |
| Tilt Lock | Disc Caliper |
| Spring Loaded Counter Bal | Fixed |
| Pan Range | 360° |
| Pan Lock | Yes |
| Leveling Bubble/Illuminated | Yes/Non |
| Temperature Range | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Height | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Weight | 7 lbs (3.1kg) |
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Comments about Libec H22 Professional Fluid Head w/Pan Handle:
I use this head on a different set of legs than any of the LS22 combinations so I cant review the whole kit, but I'll review just the head. Movements are extremely smooth with it. There are no areas where the drag is any stronger than others, its completely consistent as far as I can tell. The drag is fixed, there isn't any way to adjust it unfortunately, but it's fixed in a position that's just perfect for me. The 3 position counter balance could be quite useful as well, although I haven't had to use any other setting than the evenly weighted cameras setting. The ball base is of course helpful too when it comes to leveling the head, but that isn't all that unique.
All I can really complain about is the lack of a sliding base plate. The sliding screw is helpful but not nearly as good as the sliding plate that other high end fluid heads have.
For the price that it is, I'd take it over a Bogen any day.
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