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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it offer true fluid damping in the pan direction, or just a pivot with a lock screw?

A: The Leofoto Mini Fluid Head (B&H# LEBV1R) offers a friction-drag based system in particular (rather than a fluid-based drag system) albeit with what is generically classified as fluid movement. While this does place it in the fluid head category, it does not have a fluid cartridge associated with the pan axis, which was the subject of your question. Please note, however, that it is also not just a simple pivot with a lock screw. Rather, panning movement is friction-damped.

Q: 2. Will this head accept Arca-Swiss plates?

A: This head will accept Arca-Swiss plates.

Q: 3. 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: 4. Will this mount on a Benro C2691T tripod?

A: Yes; the S heads are built on a flat base with a 3/8-16 socket, which it what theC2691T and may other tripods use.

Q: 5. Is the balance range of this head 0-5kg or 5-10kg?

A: The Leofoto BV-30M Fluid Tripod Head has a Balance Load: 0-5kg (0 - 11lb).

Q: 6. What is the operating temperature?

A: There is no listed specific temperature of operation for the Leofoto BV-20K Fluid Tripod Head. It is well known that in close to freezing temperatures, the fluid can get viscous and make it difficult to have quicker motions in these conditions.

Q: 7. Can the clamp be rotated 90 degrees?

A: The Leofoto BV-1 Fluid Video Head can rotate 360 degrees, but the Arca-type quick release clamp itself does not rotate.

Q: 8. 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: 9. What is the operating temperature of the BV-20?

A: The operating temperature range of this Leofoto BV-20 Fluid Tripod Head is -20°C to 40°C.

Q: 10. Does this have a counterbalance?

A: Unfortunately, the Leofoto Fluid Head BV-1R does not have a counter balance.