Is my camera too light?? at DVinfo.net

Tim Ribich · August 19th, 2007, 09:57 AM

I would like to purchase the Libec H38 Professional Fluid Head for use with my Canono XH A1-- which I don't own yet. [g]

How well do you think this plan would work until I get the A1:

1. Buy the H38 head only for use with my Optura XI.
2. Put the head on my current photo tripod (Slik 212)
3. When I get the A1, purchase the base for the H38 as well.

I see it the specs for the H38 it states that it supports up to 17.6 lb. Would a much lighter camera be difficult to use on such a head? I expect there's probably a "sweet spot" with respect to how smoothly the mechanisms work with regard to the weight of the camera used?

Michael Wisniewski · August 19th, 2007, 11:10 AM

I would wait until you get the XH A1. The Optura Xi is 1.6 lbs. You'll probably encounter additional issues from such a mis-match.

David W. Jones · August 19th, 2007, 11:48 AM

The Libec uses a 75mm ball, which is incompatable with your current tripod.

Tim Ribich · August 19th, 2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Wisniewski

I would wait until you get the XH A1. The Optura Xi is 1.6 lbs. You'll probably encounter additional issues from such a mis-match.

Thanks for the input.

August 19th, 2007, 09:57 AM	#1
Tim Ribich Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 138	Is my camera too light?? I would like to purchase the Libec H38 Professional Fluid Head for use with my Canono XH A1-- which I don't own yet. [g] How well do you think this plan would work until I get the A1: 1. Buy the H38 head only for use with my Optura XI. 2. Put the head on my current photo tripod (Slik 212) 3. When I get the A1, purchase the base for the H38 as well. I see it the specs for the H38 it states that it supports up to 17.6 lb. Would a much lighter camera be difficult to use on such a head? I expect there's probably a "sweet spot" with respect to how smoothly the mechanisms work with regard to the weight of the camera used?

August 19th, 2007, 11:10 AM	#2
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	I would wait until you get the XH A1. The Optura Xi is 1.6 lbs. You'll probably encounter additional issues from such a mis-match. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

August 19th, 2007, 11:48 AM	#3
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	The Libec uses a 75mm ball, which is incompatable with your current tripod.