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Laszlo Horvath · August 8th, 2007, 11:08 PM

Which head is better for me for my HD-110? I use it with 130mah Lithium battery, follow focus system (although NO matte boxes) and big PAG on camera light?
The Libec 38 or the 55?

Somebody can help me?

Michael Wisniewski · August 9th, 2007, 02:20 AM

I'd go for the 55. It will give you some extra breathing room in case you do add a matte box, or move to a larger camera. Otherwise, for that camera setup, they're almost the same thing.

Paul Mailath · August 9th, 2007, 06:11 AM

couldn't pass up a reply to a great Hungarian name like that!

I've got the 38 and it's great, the rating on both is very similar:

38 - 4 - 8k
55 - 4 - 10k

I guess it depends on the accessories but considering the camera weighs in at 3.1k you've got a lot of room.

the only significant difference I can see in the specs is the .5k extra weight in the 55

Mark Bournes · August 9th, 2007, 06:16 AM

I have the ls-38. I use it for my XL-2 and a sony beta camera.

David W. Jones · August 10th, 2007, 06:51 AM

The 55 is a nice step up from the 38.
It not only holds more weight, but also offers selectable drag control.
IMHO the H55 is one of the true best buys out there.

Scott Cantrell · August 10th, 2007, 11:32 AM

I've used the HD110 on both the LS38 and LS55 tripod systems.
Much prefer the H55 head if you have added accessories (i.e mattebox, wireless mic etc) not to mention the added benefit of a 2-step drag system.

The LS38 is a robust system when shooting with cams like the XHA1 or HVRZ1U.

-Scott Cantrell
TapeWorks Texas Inc - HDVinfo Sponser
scott@tapeworkstexas.com

Laszlo Horvath · August 10th, 2007, 11:45 PM

Thanks for all of you.

Laszlo

August 8th, 2007, 11:08 PM	#1
Laszlo Horvath Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LaSalle Ontario Canada Posts: 289 Images: 5	Which Libec? Which head is better for me for my HD-110? I use it with 130mah Lithium battery, follow focus system (although NO matte boxes) and big PAG on camera light? The Libec 38 or the 55? Somebody can help me?

August 9th, 2007, 02:20 AM	#2
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	I'd go for the 55. It will give you some extra breathing room in case you do add a matte box, or move to a larger camera. Otherwise, for that camera setup, they're almost the same thing. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

August 9th, 2007, 06:11 AM	#3
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	couldn't pass up a reply to a great Hungarian name like that! I've got the 38 and it's great, the rating on both is very similar: 38 - 4 - 8k 55 - 4 - 10k I guess it depends on the accessories but considering the camera weighs in at 3.1k you've got a lot of room. the only significant difference I can see in the specs is the .5k extra weight in the 55 __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

August 9th, 2007, 06:16 AM	#4
Mark Bournes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 565	I have the ls-38. I use it for my XL-2 and a sony beta camera. __________________ Mark www.sharkvp.com

August 10th, 2007, 11:45 PM	#7
Laszlo Horvath Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LaSalle Ontario Canada Posts: 289 Images: 5	Thanks Thanks for all of you. Laszlo

August 10th, 2007, 06:51 AM	#5
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	The 55 is a nice step up from the 38. It not only holds more weight, but also offers selectable drag control. IMHO the H55 is one of the true best buys out there.

August 10th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#6
Scott Cantrell Sponsor: TapeWorks Texas Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 357	I've used the HD110 on both the LS38 and LS55 tripod systems. Much prefer the H55 head if you have added accessories (i.e mattebox, wireless mic etc) not to mention the added benefit of a 2-step drag system. The LS38 is a robust system when shooting with cams like the XHA1 or HVRZ1U. -Scott Cantrell TapeWorks Texas Inc - HDVinfo Sponser scott@tapeworkstexas.com