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Leofoto Bv-1 Fluid Video Head

Leofoto Bv-1 Fluid Video Head
  • Product Code: ga117923
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$477.00 $753.66

The BV-1 Fluid Video Head from Leofoto is a compact fluid video head with a flat base. Constructed of durable lightweight aluminum, the head weighs just under 1 lb but can support a payload of up to 6.6 lb. The BV-1 uses an Arca-type quick release plate and features measurement markings on its base. The tilt and pan lock design allows locking one axis while adjusting the other, and the 360° panning and -75 to 90° tilting flexibility provide a wide range of movement to get the shot you want.

Compact Video Head with Flat Base    6.6 lb Maximum Load    Independent Pan and Tilt Locks    Measurement Markings on Base    Durable Aluminum Construction

Key Specs
Camera Mounting Screw1x 1/4"-20 Male
Camera PlateQuick Release w/ Sliding Balance Plate: Arca-Type
Head TypeFluid Head
Load Capacity6.6 lb / 3 kg
Weight0.9 lb / 400 g
Camera Attachment
Camera Mounting Screw1x 1/4"-20 Male
Camera PlateQuick Release w/ Sliding Balance Plate: Arca-Type
Head
Head TypeFluid Head
Base MountFlat Base (Thread Size Unspecified)
Head DimensionsBase Diameter: 1.8" / 46.00 mm
Pan & Tilt
Independent Pan LockYes
Independent Tilt LockYes
Vertical Tilt+90° to -75°
General
Load Capacity6.6 lb / 3 kg
Weight0.9 lb / 400 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.465 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)13 x 4.3 x 4"

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are the tilt and pan drag variable?

A: Yes, both the pan and tilt drag can be adjusted on the Leofoto LVC-253C Carbon Fiber Twin-Leg Tripod with BV-20 Video Head System's fluid head.

Q: 2. Is this head compatible with Benro M-027 tripod?

A: If you mean the Benro C-027, yes, no problem. Frankly, any tripod with a 1/4 or 3/8 screw on top with take this.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with 75mm bowl tripods. If not, which tripods is it compatible with?

A: Yes, the Leofoto BV-20K Fluid Tripod Head can be used on 75mm bowl tripods when adding a 75mm ball head, like the Benro 75HB 75mm Half Ball Adapter. See the link below: https://bhpho.to/3XMxynL

Q: 4. I have used and returned one copy of this head. It made crackling and popping sounds when tilting up and down. I also find that unless the pan lock is unscrewed a few turns it grinds when panning left to right. Is this the case with all units or did I get a faulty unit?

A: I would say neither instance should occur and that you should return or exchange the head.

Q: 5. Does this have a counterbalance?

A: No.

Q: 6. will I be able to open up the battery door on my Canon Rebel sl1?

A: You will have to remove the camera from the head and mostly likely will have to remove the quick release plate in order to change the battery.

Q: 7. Are the rosettes M8 or 1/4-20?

A: The Rosettes are only for mounting the additional or relocating the pan bar. The screws are 1/4" but bay be more than "20."

Q: 8. That base REALLY looks like it's compatible with Manfrotto - is it?

A: The quick release is not compatible with Manfrotto tripods and vice versa

Q: 9. Does BV-5 provide any counterbalance force at all? I know it doesn't have adjustable counterbalance, but fixed perhaps?

A: The Leofoto Mini Fluid Head with Arca-Type Plate has no counterbalance.

Q: 10. Will this head accept Arca-Swiss plates?

A: This head will accept Arca-Swiss plates.

28/09/2024

I needed a relatively small, compact, lightweight video head to pair with my Fuji X-T3 rig and this one fits the bill. I could spend hundreds more, but the compact size of the S4 makes it perfect to mount not only atop my larger Bogen tripod, but also onto my small MeFoto travel tripod as well.


The supplied mounting plate is quite large for attaching a mirrorless camera to; I have put ARCA mounting plates on each of my bodies, and purchased a PM501 Pro Media gear quick release plate (
B&H # PRPM501 MFR # PM501) that works perfectly.  Only modification I had to make was to loosen and then re-align the plate tightening knob so it wouldnt interfere with a camera attached to the quick-release plate. Great solutions from B&H.

5
05/08/2024

Got this Benro s2 head to put on top of a window mount, to match the one I have on my tripod. So far very smooth,
Easy to operate. And a good price.

5
18/07/2024

This is a well designed fluid head. Well worth the money.

5
15/07/2024

I’ve been thinking about purchasing a small light fluid head for quite sometime. After the marvelous, knowledgeable & extremely attentive staff at the one & only B&H, I was able to narrow down for this Benro fluid head. I bought this small & light Benro head to attach to my Sirui Monopod and its been amazing for wedding cinematography.

5
04/07/2024

Have used this head on my slider and WOW, what a beautifully machined product -- I don't care how much it costs! And there lies the beauty of it all.

5
24/06/2024

I'd been using a cheap video tripod I got off Amazon for video shoots for a while and I always felt like it was too much for my mirrorless camera. Also I'm way quicker and more familiar with my Benro Mach 3 tripod. It was a great discovery to find Benro makes a lightweight video head that will work on my Mach 3. All that's left is to figure out who might be able to use my old video tripod.

5
11/06/2024

I got this to pair with my travel tripod, probably the best value in terms of weight, cost and payload capacity available that also has a 501 compatible plate.

5
12/05/2024

Very smooth operation. Stop thinking and buy it.

5
06/05/2024

This is a great mid-priced video head. Well built, everything is metal. Action is smooth. A lot of adjustability. I put this on its own dedicated Benro tripod.

5
14/04/2024

I use this with a Nikon 200-400 f/4 and D500 for video. Good value for a solid head. It is nice to see Benro makes 3 sizes. This one accommodates my specific needs. I picked this over the Manfrotto for two reasons: price and compatibility with Arca Swiss plates.

5

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