Libec QH3 / P1000

The combination of the Libec QH3 fluid head and the Libec P1000 pneumatic pedestal forms the backbone of the official Libec QD-30PD Studio Pedestal System.

This heavy-duty, broadcast-grade setup is engineered specifically for traditional television studios, newsrooms, and live outside broadcast (OB) environments. It provides seamless, multi-axis tracking shots for bulky camera configurations, massive box lenses, and teleprompter rigs.

System Component Breakdown

1. Libec QH3 Flagship Fluid Head

• Native Flat-Base Mounting: The QH3 mounts directly onto the P1000's flat top plate using a robust 4-bolt mechanical pattern (Industry standard P.C.D. 111.1mm). This metal-on-metal bolting completely eliminates structural flex or shifting under heavy panning torque.

• Continuous Balance & Meter: Features a variable micro-adjustable spring tension system with an illuminated, numbered side meter. It provides perfect balance for camera payloads, ensuring the rig holds its exact position at any tilt angle without snapping back.

• 7-Stage Disked Drag: Employs independent 7-stage pan and tilt switches utilizing a premium multilayered metal disk architecture. It delivers predictable mechanical resistance, vital for smoothing out long-lens studio tracking.

2. Libec P1000 2-Stage Pedestal Column

• Pneumatic Upper Smoothness: The top column stage utilizes an adjustable air-pressurized chamber that supports the camera's weight weightlessly. Operators can perform smooth, manual "on-air" pedestal elevation shifts using the included 19.7" steering ring.

• Gas-Spring Assisted Lower Stage: The lower column stage utilizes a heavy mechanical gas spring designed to quickly establish your baseline setup height before fine-tuning.

• Pressure Management: Ships with a high-capacity manual air pump. The internal air pressure is monitored via a built-in mechanical pressure gauge, backed by a safety relief valve set to automatically dump pressure at 143.6 psi to prevent over-pressurization.

3. Libec DL-15B High-Performance Dolly

• 3-Mode Multi-Wheel Tracking: The large, double-wheel 125mm casters feature a quick-access floor foot-switch. This toggle instantly switches the dolly between three directional states: Free Mode (omni-directional movement), Tracking Mode (locks wheels straight for precise linear track dollying), and Steer Mode (locks rear wheels for pivoting control).

• Removable Cable Guards: Each wheel housing features a height-adjustable steel cable guard ring. These push thick studio facility cables out of the path of the wheels rather than running over them, preventing mid-shot bumps and cable damage.

Core System Specifications Matrix:

Critical Studio Operating Safety Rule:

⚠️ The Column Safety Pin Lock: When mounting or removing a camera package from the pedestal, always lock the upper column mechanical safety brake and apply the head's Center Tilt Lock pin. If you strip a heavy camera off the pedestal while the internal column is highly pressurized without the safety brake engaged, the upper column will rocket upward instantly with massive kinetic force, causing severe mechanical damage or operator injury. Pressurize only after the camera load is fully clamped to the head.