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Quick on their feet Libec’s latest tripod trio promises faster deployment, easier transport and plenty of support apanese brand Libec is speeding
Loupe there it is Vocas has its eye on users of Sony’s popular Z300 camcorder with a new eyepiece loupe that transforms the LCD into a magnified, sunlight-shielded viewfinder. It slides over the screen with a tool-free magnetic bracket for quick fitting and removal. High-quality glass optics combine with a focus ring for precise diopter adjustment, while M52 filter support allows further eyesight correction. A flip-up design also provides instant access to the Sony touchscreen without removing the loupe. The basic Loupe costs £835⁄$999 but various kits are available. vocas.com
up life on-set with three new tripod options, headed by the Q30B and Q50B featuring its
Quick Deploy System. This uses a central ring that simultaneously operates the mid-level spreader and unlocks the upper leg sections. Moving the ring allows the tripod to be opened, closed or adjusted in one action, reducing the amount of individual leg-lock adjustment required. Weighing 2.9kg⁄6.4lb for the Q30B and 3kg⁄6.6lb for the Q50B, both support payloads up to a hefty 45kg⁄99.2lb. The Q30B has a 75mm⁄2.95in bowl while the
Q50B steps up to 100mm⁄3.94in and both come with a mid-level spreader and foot pads. Its dust resistance was tested in desert conditions. For lighter rigs, the TH-
X2 weighs just 3.2kg⁄7lb and folds to 75.5cm⁄29.7in long and 110mm⁄4.33in across. Its dual-head base works with 65mm⁄2.56in bowl and flat-base supports, while the one-touch sliding plate offers wide compatibility. A multi-angle carrying grip, accessory mounting points, weight hook and
Zoom raiders DZOfilm has expanded its Arles cinema lens range with two full-frame zooms. The new 25-75mm T2.6 and 65-180mm T2.6 maintain a constant T2.6 aperture throughout their zoom ranges and are parfocal in PL and EF versions. Internal zoom mechanisms keep the length and centre of gravity constant, making them more practical for handheld and gimbal use. Despite their reach, both weigh less than 1.8kg. The lenses cover a 43.5mm full-frame image circle and share the colour, warmth and low-saturation coatings of Arles primes. Both have 16-blade irises and 95mm fronts. Each costs £2579⁄$2899, while the two-lens kit is £4643⁄$5199. dzofilm.com
transport lock are also included. Prices have not yet been revealed. libecsales.com
Libec-minded The TH-X2 (main image) is a light option, while the new Q series uses a quick-deploy ring for speedy set-up (right)
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November/December 2026
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