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Leofoto FH-10 Professional Fluid Video Head

BH #LEFH10 • MFR #FH-10
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Leofoto FH-10 Professional Fluid Video Head
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
  • Base Mount: 75mm Half Ball
  • Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
  • 360° Panning
Designed for a wide range of professional applications, the Leofoto FH-10 Professional Fluid Video Head is equipped with a 75mm half ball base mount and supports up to 17.6 lb. It includes an Arca-type quick release plate with both a 1/4"-20 and a 3/8"-16 mounting screw. The head pans 360° and has a tilt range of +90 to -70°. Pan handle mounting rosettes allow you to mount the included pan handle to either side of the head for operator comfort, and individual pan and tilt locks provide security when you need to either only tilt or pan. The FH-10 features an 8-step counterbalance system and 3-step pan and tilt drag adjustments, with an additional zero-drag option for both pan and tilt, providing precise and flexible control for every shot.
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Leofoto FH-10 Overview

Designed for a wide range of professional applications, the Leofoto FH-10 Professional Fluid Video Head is equipped with a 75mm half ball base mount and supports up to 17.6 lb. It includes an Arca-type quick release plate with both a 1/4"-20 and a 3/8"-16 mounting screw. The head pans 360° and has a tilt range of +90 to -70°. Pan handle mounting rosettes allow you to mount the included pan handle to either side of the head for operator comfort, and individual pan and tilt locks provide security when you need to either only tilt or pan. The FH-10 features an 8-step counterbalance system and 3-step pan and tilt drag adjustments, with an additional zero-drag option for both pan and tilt, providing precise and flexible control for every shot.

EAN: 6940828310643

Leofoto FH-10 Specs

Key Specs
Top Mounting
Sideload Quick Release/Sliding Balance Plate with 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws
Head Type
Fluid Head
Load Capacity
17.6 lb / 8 kg
Weight
3.3 lb / 1.5 kg
Top Mounting
Sideload Quick Release/Sliding Balance Plate with 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws
Head
Head Type
Fluid Head
Base Mount
75 mm Half Ball
Pan & Tilt
Pan & Vertical Tilt Only with Independent Pan & Tilt Locks and Drag Control
• 160° (-70 to +90°)
Counter Balance
Incremental 8-Step
Dimensions
Height: 12.1" / 308 mm
General
Load Capacity
17.6 lb / 8 kg
Bubble Level
Yes (Illuminated)
Weight
3.3 lb / 1.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.085 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16.9 x 9 x 5.5"

Leofoto FH-10 Reviews

I was really hoping to love this video head...

By Eric
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2026-10-23

Many videoheads have very nice smooth and adjustable drag in both the pan and tilt axes - and this is one of them. Everything about this video head appears to be well-made and high-quality, and the tilt & pan drag features feel great. BUT on the tilt axis - it does not matter how smooth the drag adjustment is, if I can not properly counterbalance my camera. I was hoping that 8 steps of adjustment would enable me to dial-in the counterbalance for whatever camera/lens combination I put on it. My Miller and Sachtler heads have 16 steps of adjustment, which is maybe overkill, but they work perfectly. So - here is my setup: I put a Canon C80 with a 24-105 f/2.8Z, or a 28-70 f/2 on this head. Total camera weight is 7-8 pounds, and the center of gravity is maybe 100mm high, so it should be right in the sweet-spot for this head. I balance it front-back with the drag set to zero and the counterbalance spring set to "1" (it does not go to zero). At 1, the counterbalance is not strong enough - it will flop forwards and backwards. So - I increase the counterbalance to "2". Now, the counterbalance is already too strong! The spring instantly bounces the camera back to horizontal. And setting 3 is LOWER than setting 2! But it is still too much - so even if I put on lots of drag, the camera will slowly kick-back and drift to horizontal. And settings 4 up to 8 all seem designed for cameras FAR heavier than this. So the bottom-line: a counterbalance setting of 1 seems to be for small cameras maybe 4-5 pounds, and settings 2-8 are for cameras of 10-20 pounds or more. There is simply no setting that works for my 7-8 pound cameras. I like the price, but if it doesn't work for me - price doesn't matter.

Beautiful and professionally build  equipment

By Epic Media
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-19

I was searching for a high-quality fluid head for my video production and went through several options under $300 from B&H Photo, but none met my expectations. I then decided to try the Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head (75mm Bowl). However, after discovering the Leofoto FH-10 and comparing it side by side with the Sachtler, I decided to give this budget-friendly option a shot—and I don’t regret it! I ended up purchasing two FH-10 heads, one from B&H Photo and another directly from Leofoto during a Black Friday sale. I use them for my A-camera and B-camera setups, and they’ve been performing great so far. The functionality and design are nearly identical to the Sachtler Ace XL Mark II but at a fraction of the cost. What adds to my confidence in this investment is that Leofoto provides a lifetime warranty on their products and has an office in California for easy support. Knowing that I have reliable customer service and warranty coverage gives me peace of mind about the durability of this purchase. So far, I’m impressed, but only time will tell if it holds up as well as a Sachtler product. For now, it’s an excellent budget alternative that delivers great results!

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Can you convert this to work on a flat base tripod

Can you convert this to work on a flat base tripod?
Asked by: Andrew
No, the half ball of the Leofoto FH-10 Professional Fluid Video Head cannot be removed to be used on a flat base tripod.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2026-03-31

Is there any way to mount this head on a flat ...

Is there any way to mount this head on a flat base? Remove handle, or whole half-ball? Any solution without using adaptors.
Asked by: vsevolod
The Leofoto FH-10 Professional Fluid Video Head has a nonremovable 75mm ball mount. It cannot be converted to a flat base. A riser like the one shown below could allow you to mount the head on a flat base: ikan IK-RSR6 Hi-Hat Riser (6"), BH # IKIKRSR6 Or you could consider another model that has a flat base such as the one below: Leofoto BV-20K Fluid Tripod Head, BH # LEBV20K
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2025-05-05
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