Libec LX10 Studio Two-Stage Aluminum Tripod System and H65B Head with Dual Pan Handles and Spreader Dolly & padded bag

This setup represents Libec's high-capacity, entry-level broadcast studio package. It pairs a rigid 100mm bowl aluminum tripod chassis with the high-torque H65B fluid head, dual pan handles, and a dedicated rolling floor dolly. This system is tailored for mid-to-heavy camera configurations, compact box lenses, and teleprompter rigs weighing up to a maximum payload capacity of 16.0 kg (35.0 lbs).

System Component Breakdown & Studio Integration

1. The Core: Libec H65B 100mm Fluid Head

• High-Capacity Fixed Counterbalance: To support complex broadcast camera packages without continuous manual fine-tuning, the H65B uses a fixed internal spring counterbalance curve. It provides optimal balance for typical mid-sized studio setups, preventing heavy prompter assemblies from sliding forward or backward unpredictably.

• Two-Step Fluid Torque Cartridges: The head features a physical toggle switch allowing you to alternate between smooth real-fluid drag stages. This gives operators immediate control over panning resistance when shifting from fast-paced studio interviews to slow, smooth tracking shots.

• Dual Pan Bars: The studio configuration includes two PH-8B pan handles mounted on both the left and right rosettes. This dual-handle layout is essential for broadcast environments, allowing the operator to steer the camera comfortably with one hand while simultaneously adjusting manual focus and zoom demands attached to the pan bars with the other.

2. The Support: LX10 Aluminum Legs

• Double-Profile Two-Stage Framing: The tripod legs utilize a premium dual-pipe structure on the upper and mid stages, built from high-strength aluminum alloy. This multi-tube layout provides high torsional rigidity, ensuring that aggressive panning moves do not cause rotational twisting in the legs.

• Mechanical Rotary Leg Locks: Heavy-duty, large-grip twist locks secure the two-stage extensions firmly. This allows quick physical height adjustments while maintaining zero slippage under a heavy 16 kg camera package.

3. Floor Movement: DL-3B Spreader Dolly

• Perfect Tracking Geometry: The package includes the DL-3B Dolly, which transforms the tripod legs into a mobile studio platform. The tripod's spiked feet drop straight into the dolly's locking rubber cups, anchoring the system securely.

• Independent Caster Braking: Each of the large rubber casters features a dedicated foot pedal stomp lock. Engaging the pedal locks both the rolling axle and the swivel rotation simultaneously, turning the mobile platform into an immovable tracking anchor.

System Technical Specifications Matrix:

Operational System Tips for the LX10 Studio:

💡 The Broadcast Rig Balance Flow: When balancing a studio rig equipped with a front-heavy teleprompter glass assembly, do not rely solely on the sliding plate. First, mount your camera package onto the head, loosen the fluid drag to zero, and slide the camera plate forward or backward until the system stays level at a 0 degrees tilt. Once this physical balance baseline is found, lock the plate down tight and re-engage your desired fluid drag setting.

• Dolly Operational Footprint: The DL-3B dolly creates a physical operating circle radius of roughly 45.0 cm (17.7 inches). When planning your multi-camera studio floor setup, ensure a clear clearance path to avoid tangling cables or bumping into adjoining pedestal tracks during live transitions.