Leofoto BV-10 Fluid Video Head

A powerful, high-quality fluid video head for the most demanding professional videographers. Given its dimensions of 330 x 130 x 95 mm (L x W x H, incl. pan handle), it can be described as very light at just 760 g – particularly in view of its outstanding qualities. Its strength lies in the materials and manufacturing process: not ordinary aluminium, but lightweight yet extremely durable aircraft-grade aluminium on the one hand, and computer-numerical control (CNC) machining on the other. The result is components accurate to fractions of a millimetre, offering high durability and longevity.

The BV-10 Fluid Video Head is equipped with a 60 mm half-ball. It supports a load of 8 kg with 4 kg of counterweight. This makes it ideally suited for many of the top-of-the-range video and digital SLR cameras on the global market. It goes without saying that this video head features two built-in spirit levels. Nor is there any question that, thanks to fluid technology, the Leofoto BV-10 moves absolutely smoothly and completely jerk-free.The forward tilt ranges from -75° to +90°, whilst the panoramic pan naturally covers the full 360°. As expected, the large rotary knob allows for a smooth, gliding yet highly precise and secure friction control. On the long quick-release plate (with two screws), it is not at all difficult to position the camera quickly, securely and optimally. And with the long, ergonomically designed pan handle, balanced, smooth tracking of the subject becomes a breeze.

Leofoto video tripods – lightweight complete systems with fluid video heads

Fast, light, simple and effortless – these keywords outline the requirements most videographers have for a good video tripod system: quick to set up and take down, lightweight, and easy to use. And, of course, transport must be effortless. Leofoto’s video tripod systems meet these requirements in an exemplary manner.
The head, ‘mounted’ on fluid technology, moves wonderfully smoothly and without the slightest jerk. Counterbalance is one of the key features, as is a professional quick-release plate with two tripod screws and two spirit levels. The forward tilt ranges from -75° to +90°, whilst the panoramic pan covers a full 360°. The knob for adjusting the friction is pleasantly large, allowing for very precise adjustment and control. The slender twin-tube legs of Leofoto’s video tripods look very graceful. Yet they are strong and can easily support the weights for which they are designed. After all, they are not simply made of aluminium. Rather, they are constructed from a particularly robust alloy. On the one hand, it is very hard; on the other, it also has an unusually high ‘elongation at break’. It is no coincidence that this extra-strong aluminium alloy comes from the aircraft industry, where the material has to withstand the most extreme stresses. Processed by Leofoto using state-of-the-art technology, it results in lightweight, high-quality video tripods (as well as fluid heads). A centre spider increases stability whilst also allowing the leg spread to be adjusted. Secure locks keep the legs in position. The foot design ensures a reliable grip on a wide variety of surfaces, whether smooth or uneven. Removing the rubber shoe covers reveals sturdy stainless steel spikes. Every complete system is supplied with a multi-tool and a carrying bag.

Leofoto: uncompromising tripods and accessories

Leofoto is a brand of Zhongshan Laitu Photographic Equipment Co. Ltd. in Guangdong, China. Although by no means an industrial giant, the company has nevertheless been a technology leader among Chinese photographic accessory manufacturers for many years. Highly specialised, it focuses on the production of excellent carbon fibre and aluminium tripods, ball heads and a full range of tripod accessories. In two CNC and two assembly plants, the innovative staff at the company’s own measurement and testing centres develop products that are then put into series production with the utmost precision. This is where uncompromising top-quality products are created, whose outstanding quality stands up to comparison with tripods from well-known and more expensive brands. Simply try them out and compare!