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Leofoto LB-65 Leveling Base with Butterfly Handle with 65mm Plate

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Leofoto LB-65 Leveling Base with Butterfly Handle with 65mm Plate
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 39.7 lb
  • Adjustment Range: +/- 15°
  • Half-Ball Type Leveling Capability
  • 3/8"-16 Threaded Base Mount
The LB-65 75mm Leveling Base with Butterfly Handle with 65mm from Leofoto acts like a 75mm half ball, providing +/-15° of leveling range capability. It locks easily and securely in position with the twist of the large butterfly handle at the base of the ball. This leveling base installs on any tripod leg set.
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Leofoto LB-65 Overview

The LB-65 75mm Leveling Base with Butterfly Handle with 65mm from Leofoto acts like a 75mm half ball, providing +/-15° of leveling range capability. It locks easily and securely in position with the twist of the large butterfly handle at the base of the ball. This leveling base installs on any tripod leg set.

The anti-twist safety screw design uses three set screws on the spider to secure the ball head in place on top of the leveling base.

Leofoto LB-65 Specs

Load Capacity
39.7 lb / 18 kg
Top Plate Diameter
65mm
Level Adjustment
+/- 15°
Mounting Stud
3/8"-16
Mounting Hole
3/8"-16
Diameter
2.56 in / 65mm
Height
2.36" / 60mm
Weight
8.2 oz / 234 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.755 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.05 x 4.9 x 4.2"

Leofoto LB-65 Reviews

Not Usable

By Timothy
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2024-06-21

I have had this awhile and tried it with different tripods. As others have stated, the bubble level is difficult to read- particularly in low light.The worst problem is that once locked it is virtually impossible to unlock and I end up unscrewing it from the tripod instead. This negates the whole utility of being able to quickly reposition to a level setting.

Good  not Great

By Timothy
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-24

Paired with Oben GH-30 gimbal, is smooth and solid. I find the bubble level a bit small, especially for an old guy using it in poor light. For the same reason, I think using the tiny hex wrench to secure the base plate to the gimbal base is difficult- particularly in cold weather. Fortunately, I didn't need to do this with the GH-30. Still a good value for the price.

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Does this base also rotate 360 degrees? I want to ...

Does this base also rotate 360 degrees? I want to use it between my tripod and Seaport/iVisor laptop case
Asked by: Tom
The Leofoto LB-65 Leveling Base cannot rotate 360°.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2022-08-22

Will this 65mm Leveling Base be a good match for ...

Will this 65mm Leveling Base be a good match for a 60.2mm Tripod Head (Acratech panoramic head)? Or should I get the one that's 60mm Ty.
Asked by: Gerardo
I read somewhere else the base diameter is 60mm and the top plate 65mm. So it should be a perfect match for your application.
Answered by: andre
Date published: 2023-12-03

Would it be a problem to have a 55mm diameter ...

Would it be a problem to have a 55mm diameter base ballhead mounted on this leveling base? Would it result in some kind of instability for the base-ballhead-tripod set?
Asked by: Anonymous
Thanks for your time. Best regards, Paulo Ricardo Ferreira
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-12-03

What is the purpose of the small hole on the side ...

What is the purpose of the small hole on the side of the base?
Asked by: Michael
It is for tightening the base to the legs. Please take a look at the following link for a sample photo in use: https://bit.ly/3LG0IO0
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-12-03

Do all the Lefoto leveling basis work on all ...

Do all the Lefoto leveling basis work on all their tripods? Can I use the LB-65 on a LS-324C? Bigger sounds easer to see/handle.
Asked by: Laura
Leofoto LB-65 Leveling Base with Butterfly Handle with 65mm Plate will work on tripods that have a flat base and a 3/8" screw. The Leofoto LS-324C does so it is compatible with that tripod.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-12-03

What diameter size would you recommend for using ...

What diameter size would you recommend for using with the Manfrotto 502 Fluid head MVH502AH?
Asked by: Jean-Philippe
The Leofoto LB-65 Leveling Base with Butterfly Handle has a top plate that measures 65 mm, while the Manfrotto 502 Fluid Head MVH502AH base measures 74.93 mm. It will work but overlap the leveling base. The best leveling base would be one where the top is at least 70 mm.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2025-11-17
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