The Benro BV8H 75mm Video Head for Filmmakingsupports cameras and accessories up to 17.6 pounds, and features a sliding balance plate with both a 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera tie-down screws. Incorporating a 75mm half ball fitting for quick leveling without having to adjust the legs, it provides a wide platform to support your camera.

The BV8H fluid head features a 4-step counterbalance system with a zero setting for when you want the head to be completely free. Likewise, the pan and tilt functions feature three steps, plus a zero setting. Pan and tilt drag are independent and each function has its own lock. An integrated 3/8"-16 threaded mounting hole enables you to mount accessories directly to the head, relieving the strain of mounting them to your camera. The panhandle mounts via a rosette, and can be attached to either side of the fluid head. An integrated bubble level helps you quickly level the head.

Supports 17.6 Pounds    Sliding Camera Balance Plate    75mm Half Ball    4-Step Counterbalance System Plus Zero    Independent Pan and Tilt Drag Settings    3-Step Pan and Tilt Drag Plus Zero    Removable Rosette Mounted Panhandle    Integrated Bubble Level    Includes SuperUser Group Membership

Sliding balance plate is 501/504PL compatible, and includes 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera tie-down screws.

The pan, tilt, and counterbalance settings control are similar in function and use, for an easy learning curve and simpler operation.

Counterbalance settings: 0, 5.5, 9.9, 14.3, and 17.6 pounds.

Independent pan and tilt drag and locks.

Pan and tilt adjustments and locks are located on the left side of the head making it easy to adjust with a single hand while operating the camera.

Pan, tilt, and counterbalance settings are stepped and indexed, which allows you to make precise adjustments by feel.

The 75mm half ball can be used on tripod legs and mounting adapters with standard 75mm half-ball adapters.

The tilt range allows you to tilt from straight down to almost straight up.

The included panhandle mounts to the fluid head via a rosette. The head incorporates two rosettes, one on each side, which enables mounting the panhandle on the left or right side of the head. An additional panhandle (not included) can be mounted to the fluid head via the second rosette.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this use a standard 504 type camera plate?

A: It will work with a 504PLONG plate.

Q: 2. Does this come with the panning bar/ handle

A: yes it does.

Q: 3. what is the weight of the tripod? I can't find it in the written specs. Thank you.

A: The A373T Aluminum Video Tripod (75mm Bowl) weighs 7.9 lb (3.6 kg).

Q: 4. States that this is a 75mm bowl. But is it possible to remove the bowl so that it can be mounted on a flat mount tripod or slider?

A: Yes, this has a removable tie-down stud to convert to a flat base head.

Q: 5. is there a shorter tie down to connect the head to the sticks?

A: At this time Benro does not make one therefore you will have to try one of the other manufacturers' short tie down knobs. For the most part they all adhere to a standard but some may fit better than others. Here is a link to a few options that you may want to consider. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Base-Adapters/ci/3940/N/3907816562?filters=fct_adapter-type_4254%3Atie-down-knobs&searchWithin=100

Q: 6. Is this 100mm or 75mm? The Q&A here is contradicting the product description.

A: The Benro BV10H is indeed a 100mm bowl tripod head. https://benrousa.com/bv10-100mm-video-head/

Q: 7. Will this fit into a schatler v20 legs?

A: Yes, the Benro BV10H 100mm Video Head can be used with 100mm bowl tripods, like those paired with the Sachtler Video 20 S1 Fluid Head.

Q: 8. Does this tripod come with a with Benro 75HB 75mm Half Ball Adapter?

A: No, the Benro C373T Carbon Fiber Video Tripod (75mm Bowl) does not include the Benro 75HB 75mm Half Ball Adapter.

Q: 9. Is this a drop-in style quick release or only slide in?

A: The plate is a slide in.

Q: 10. Will this head work with arca-swiss type plates??

A: No, the Benro BV6 Video Head works with Manfrotto 501PL style plates. You can use a quick release adapter for Arca Swiss plates on the Benro head. Just attach the following quick release to the plate that comes with the Benro head: SmallRig Arca-Type Quick Release Baseplate BH #SM2143B