FLM unveils Berlin 38.4 carbon tripod on Indiegogo

FLM unveils Berlin 38.4 carbon tripod on Indiegogo
ФОТО: dpreview.com

The US and Canada arm of tripod manufacturer FLM is planning to introduce a new carbon fibre tripod with a maximum load capacity of 40kg/88. 18lbs, but that that weighs only 2. 25kg/4. 96lbs itself.

The forthcoming Berlin 38. 4 has four-section legs made from 10-layer carbon fibre and an apex that accepts a flat screw plate or two sizes of leveling bowl.

FLM has launched the Berlin 38. 4 on Indiegogo in the second of its crowdfunded projects—the company has already successfully launched the CP26-Travel tripod this same way. It hopes to raise $9,500 to get production underway, and says it has already completed prototyping for the legs.

It is unusual for a tripod apex to be able to handle more than one size of leveling bowl, but FLM says the Berlin 38. 4 can be used with both 75mm and 100mm bowls via adapters. Leveling bowls are ideal for video users, while most stills shooters will want the flat base plate so a normal tripod head can be attached.

With no centre column, the Berlin 38. 4 stands at a maximum height of 143mm/56. 29in, but can support the camera from 8cm/3. 14in off the ground via the three-position legs. It folds to 52cm/20. 47in and the widest leg has a diameter of 38mm.

FLM expects the Berlin 38. 4 to retail for $809, but is offering it to crowdfunding backers for packages starting as cheap as $558. For more information, visit the Berlin 38. 4 Indiegogo campaign page.

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2017-10-26 17:58