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product_id: 519543598
title: "SmallRig Video Head with Leveling Base, Quick Release Plate for Arca Swiss and Adjustable Handle, Tripod Pan Tilt Head Fluid Head for Compact Cameras DSLR Cameras, Load up to 8.8lb/4kg"
brand: "smallrig"
price: "VT26855"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/519543598-smallrig-video-head-with-leveling-base-quick-release-plate-arca
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 360° swivel & +90°/-55° tilt Lightweight 350g with 8.8lb load 10°/-10° leveling range SmallRig Video Head with Leveling Base, Quick Release Plate for Arca Swiss and Adjustable Handle, Tripod Pan Tilt Head Fluid Head for Compact Cameras DSLR Cameras, Load up to 8.8lb/4kg

**Brand:** smallrig
**Price:** VT26855
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your shots with precision and ease—because your vision deserves the perfect angle.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SmallRig Video Head with Leveling Base, Quick Release Plate for Arca Swiss and Adjustable Handle, Tripod Pan Tilt Head Fluid Head for Compact Cameras DSLR Cameras, Load up to 8.8lb/4kg by smallrig
- **How much does it cost?** VT26855 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/519543598-smallrig-video-head-with-leveling-base-quick-release-plate-arca)

## Best For

- smallrig enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smallrig brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Ultra-light 350g design supports up to 8.8lbs, perfect for on-the-go creators demanding power and portability.
- • **Smooth Fluid Motion:** Experience buttery pan and tilt with fixed damping, ensuring cinematic fluidity in every frame.
- • **Secure Quick Release:** Anti-drop QR plate with telescopic pin and dual screws locks your camera tight—no slips, no worries.
- • **Precision Leveling Base:** Achieve flawless horizon alignment with ±10° tilt adjustment for pro-grade shots every time.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly fits DSLRs, mirrorless, and cinema cameras with versatile 3/8" & 1/4" screw adapters for all your gear.

## Overview

The SmallRig Video Head with Leveling Base is a compact, lightweight fluid tripod head designed for professional videographers and photographers. It offers ±10° leveling adjustment, smooth pan-tilt fluid motion, and supports cameras up to 8.8lbs. Compatible with a wide range of camera types and tripods, it features a secure quick release plate with anti-drop design and an adjustable two-way handle for versatile shooting angles.

## Description

SmallRig Video Head with Leveling Base, Quick Release Plate for Arca Swiss and Adjustable Handle, Tripod Pan Tilt Head Fluid Head for Compact Cameras DSLR Cameras, Load up to 8.8lb/4kgClimatePartner certified

## Features

- 【Quick Leveling Design】The integrated Leveling Base design provides 10 °/- 10 ° angle range adjustment, which is convenient for users to high-speed level. This fluid head features fixed damping for a smooth operation experience. This tripod head can be tilted +90°/-55° and swiveled 360° for multi-angle shooting.
- 【Compact and Heavy Bearing】This compact fluid video head weighs only 350g / 0.77lbs, features 88mm/3.46" in height and a 37mm/1.46" diameter in base, which is convenient to carry. The safety payload of this tripod head is 4 kg/8.8lbs.
- 【Versatile Compatibility】SmallRig Video Head with Leveling Base is fully compatible with SLRs, mirrorless cameras, pocket cinema cameras, etc. The bottom 3/8"-16 & 1/4"-20 with screw adapter, compatible with most tripods and monopods. Extendable 1/4"-20 standard threaded hole meets the needs of external magic arms,microphones,etc.
- 【Removable Two-Way Handle】Equipped with a removable two-way handle, the pan-tilt enables you to rotate and adjust it for compact storage. The adjustable length is 175mm-240mm(6.9"-9.5"). It enables you to get the best experience in overhead or elevation shot. Besides, a included Allen wrench makes it easy to install or remove your camera.
- 【Upgrade Functional QR Plate】The QR plate features a retractable anti-drop design at its bottom, complete with a telescopic pin that keeps the camera steady and secure. The design accommodates two screws, helping prevent any deflection during video shooting. Please note that the additional screw packaging is not included.

## Images

![SmallRig Video Head with Leveling Base, Quick Release Plate for Arca Swiss and Adjustable Handle, Tripod Pan Tilt Head Fluid Head for Compact Cameras DSLR Cameras, Load up to 8.8lb/4kg - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TjtHpWl2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can the leveling base be removed, and the fluid head used without it?**
A: Dear Friend,
Thanks for your inquiry.
No, the leveling base can't be removed . If you have any question about this product, please contact us, thanks for your support.
Sincerely,

**Q: Does this head work with a small rig cage for iPhone 12 pro max?**
A: Dear Friend,
Thanks for your inquiry.
Yes, the top of the video head 4170 is compatible with 1/4 threaded holes,smallRig cage for iPhone 12 pro max have 1/4 threaded holes.if there is any problem with the product, you can contact customer service, thanks for your support.
Sincerely,

**Q: Does the leveling base have a cats eye bubble to tell when it is level?**
A: The SmallRig video head with leveling base does have a cat's eye bubble to assist with leveling it. The bubble is small (between 1/8 and 1/4 inch in diameter), and because the base itself is rather narrow, can only be easily viewed by looking straight down, but it does work.

**Q: Can the adjustable handle be removed and replaced with another?**
A: Dear Friend,
Thanks for your inquiry.
No, special specifications are used for the connection, the original handle is required. If you have any question about this product, please contact us, thanks for your support.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pan is sticky
*by B***R on June 11, 2023*

Update: July 11, 2023.Smallrig got in contact with me about this fluid head and sent me a replacement. Wow, yeah the 2nd copy was significantly better and performs as I had hoped. To put it into quantifiable numbers, it took about 260grams of weight to get over the potential energy to pan the head with my sticky one. With my new one, it takes just over 50grams of weight. In use, it's like a night and day difference. Glassing an area is so much better with the replacement. Definitely recommended if you need a compact fluid head.Original review:My first fluid head but long time gear head. As a beginner birder, optics eventually become a thing. And sooner or later, binoculars can't resolve the elusive bird way off in the distance. So you turn to scopes. And scopes mean fluid head, so off came my trusty ballhead on my travel tripod. I am amazed how feature packed this thing is in such a small envelope!Armed with a Kowa 553 (1.8lb/.8kg), we wandered off into the rainforest. I did notice the sticky pan before in practice sessions at home, but it was hard to know if it was a problem that would endure or go away. I figured the fluid/grease would sort itself out. Yeah its a problem. As the angle of view gets tighter, that small judder dramatically messes with your ability to make fine pan adjustment and ultimately viewing the skittish avian fellow vs it flying off. The tilt smoothly accomodates, but the yaw... Judging by other reviews, there are a bunch of sticky pan units out there. Too high viscosity grease being used in the pan mech, a burr, too high preload, who knows.As for the weight rating, it held the mini kowa just fine, though it did droop unless the tilt lock was finessed carefullt. That was unexpected, but im going to assume the norm for a tiny fluid head like this. The counterbalance spring in this little guy is certainly small by design.The level system on mine was a bit gritty. Felt quite usable however. Ultimately in my use case it was set and never used so I cant say much more about it.So I give it 2 stars. Maybe 2.5. Sadly I tossed the box so a return is probably out of the question. :( I don't love it, but it does so many many things right in a wonderfully small package. A fluid pan not being one of them is a rather massive flaw in a fluid head though. I may dismantle the pan mechnism a swap out the grease for something with a lighter viscosity.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Skimpy but Functional
*by N***S on March 19, 2025*

This head has a sturdy build with smooth movements. The tilting base is nice for leveling the axis. The knobs are tight and they stay clamped. However, the handle on the extendable arm is thin, and the arm only extends a few extra inches. If the handle was thicker, it would provide a better grip. The teeth on the L-plate are short and do not run the full length of the mounting plate, but seem to hold a camera in place. Also, the design of the plate release knob is not the same as the rotation knobs, which makes it difficult to turn and safely clamp a camera into place. The design is nice but skimps on thicker material where it's needed the most. All in all, it's okay and functions as expected.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small & light yet still feels like quality
*by R***. on January 13, 2025*

I’ve been recording my son’s soccer games with my small mirrorless camera & kit lens for over a year now and I have nothing but terrible, shaky video to show off. I needed something to help me take smooth and steady video. This video head is exactly what I have been looking for. I’m able to pan left and right, tilt up and down…more importantly I need to be able to tilt AND pan at the same time while trying to follow all of the fast action of the soccer field. The movement feels so smooth. It works perfectly with my existing tripod and cage. I used to lug around a big bag of heavy camera equipment but now everything I choose to carry around with me needs to be light and compact but still made of quality material which this fluid head is and more.

## Frequently Bought Together

- SmallRig Video Head with Leveling Base, Quick Release Plate for Arca Swiss and Adjustable Handle, Tripod Pan Tilt Head Fluid Head for Compact Cameras DSLR Cameras, Load up to 8.8lb/4kg
- Peak Design Travel Tripod Universal Head Adapter

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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-01-23*