Indiegogo: FLM Unveils New Tripod - Berlin 38.4

FLM has just unveiled their newest tripod on Indiegogo. The new tripod is an attractive mix of size, strength, versatility and portability. It's the first in a new series they call the Berlin Series, and its model name is Berlin 38.4. Comparable tripods would be the Gitzo Series 4 or RRS TVC-34 tripods. It looks to be a perfect tripod for just about any situation, photo and video, DSLR up to Ultra-Large Format cameras.

You can use 75mm & 100mm bowls and bowl adapters to get leveling capability, and then use your tripod for unlimited applications: video, sliders, spotting, cinema...anything!

The campaign will end on November 21, 2017 and will start at $558.

For more information and pictures, take a look at their Indiegogo campaign.

Indiegogo: FLM CP-Travel Carbon Fiber Tripod

FLM is proud to announce its new CP-Travel tripod, a 5-section ultra-compact tripod designed to go anywhere and to support just about any camera gear. The CP-Travel features 10x carbon fiber tubes, with 26mm tubes at the top, a maximum load of 10kg (22 lbs.), and a folded length of only 39cm (15.3”). It offers the ultimate combination of stability and portability.

Full Specifications:

• Name: CP-Travel
• Materials: interwoven 10X carbon fiber, aluminum apex
• Leg Sections: 5
• Leg section diameter: 26mm, 22mm, 19mm, 16mm, 12mm
• Weight: 1,28 kg (2.83 lbs)
• Load capacity: 10kg (22 lbs.)
• Max height w/center post: 142cm (55.9"), w/o centre post: 122cm (48.1")
• Max height w/center post & CB-38FTR/QRP-50 ball head: 152,7 cm (60.1")
• Min. Height: 11,5 cm (4.5")
• Folded length: 39cm (15.3")
• Folded diameter (at widest point): 9,8cm (3.8")
• Head platform diameter: 5,2 cm (2.04")
• Feet: rubber safety feet w/steel spikes (interchangeable)
• Leg locks: safety-stop rubber and aluminum

The CP-Travel is available now for pre-order at a very special price on Indiegogo. Early bird pricing starts at $425. It will be available in retail stores in October 2016.

To order your tripod, visit: https://igg.me/at/flmtripod/x/11127085

Full specs are here: http://www.flmcanada.com/cp-travel-tripod---new.html

Review: FLM CP30-M4S Carbon Fiber Tripod

Overview : The FLM CP30-M4S Carbon Fiber Tripod is especially suited for panorama photography. They can be integrated with an FLM Leveling able center column (available separately). The smallest CP30 has minimum stored dimensions 45cm and the FLM tripod head fits elegantly and perfectly between the tripod legs, without changing the overall stored dimensions. Each FLM Centerpod may also be used without a center column and include a changing thread from 1/4" and 3/8".

The CP30-M4S FLM Centerpod Tripod has 4 tube segments and the uppermost tube is 30mm in diameter. The height when closed is 470mm and the maximum height when fully extended with the center column is 1530mm. The weight is approx. 1.5kg and it has a load capacity of 15kg. CP30-M4S model has a retractable hardened steel tip / foot, for protection when not in use. With a few twists you can change the system from cushioned rubber to steel tip - quick and secure.

Features :

• Lightweight: 3.3 lb
• Load Capacity: 33.1 lb
• Maximum Height: 60.2"
• Minimum Height: 5.1"
• 4 Sections
• 8-Layer Carbon Tubing
• Twist Locks
• Retractable Spiked Feet
• Removable Center Column

Review: FLM QRP-70 Quick Release Plate

Overview : The QRP-70 from FLM is a dovetail quick-release plate made for cameras with a 1/4"-20 tripod thread. It allows you to quickly attach and detach your camera from a tripod, monopod or other support. The cork-coated surface protects the bottom of your camera body and prevents camera-twist.

Features :

• Cork-Coated Surface
• Laser Engraved Scale

Technical Specifications :

• Camera socket (inch): 1/4 = 0.64cm
• Dimensions (mm): 70 length x 44 width x 10 height
• Weight (g): 56
• Max. Load (kg): 60

Review: FLM SRB-60 Quick Release Clamp

Overview : The FLM SRB-60 60mm Clamp Style Quick Release Base can be attached to a 3/8" screw using threadlock adhesive. It has a small stud which prevents the plate from sliding when partially unlocked. This base is suitable for FLM and other Arca-compatible camera plates.

Features :

• Arca-Style Compatible
• Safety Pin
• Bubble Level

Technical Specifications Base:

• Bottom thread (inch): 3/8 = 0.95cm
• Dimensions (mm): 60 diameter x 15 height
• Weight (g): 93
• Max. load (kg): 45

Review: FLM CB-48FTR Professional FT Series Ball Head

Overview : The FLM CB-48 FTR 1.8" Ball Head with Friction / Tilt has 3/8" bottom thread to attach to tripods or monopods and 1/4" & 3/8" connection thread for camera attachment or other specialist accessory. The FT (Friction / Tilt) series is based on the characteristics of the F series. The additional patented 'Neigen / Tilt' knob function isolates the Center ball so it can only be used in one vertical plane perpendicular to the Tilt knob.

The FTR is also fitted with the Rast-System PRS Pan click-lock knob for panorama shots. This allows you to obtain a perceptible and audible click-lock positioning every 15deg. in a horizontal plane for the shots being taken. It can be used with the FLM CP30 series tripods.

Features :

• Maximum Load Capacity: 99.2 lb
• Adjustable Friction
• 360° Panning
• Patented Tilt Function
• PRS System for Panoramas
• Made in Germany

Technical Specifications :

• Type: Centerball
• Ball diameter (mm): 48
• Camera socket (inch): 1/4 = 0.64cm
• Bottom thread (inch): 3/8 = 0.95cm
• Dimensions (mm): 65 diameter x 99 height
• Weight (g): 593
• Max. Load (kg): 45