Libec T68 vs T72? at DVinfo.net

Laurence Kingston · May 6th, 2008, 10:32 AM

Can anybody explain to me the difference (other than price) between these two Libec tripods:

Libec T68
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ge_Tripod.html

Libec T72
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ge_Tripod.html

Chris Soucy · May 7th, 2008, 12:31 AM

Well, I've given them both a quick scrute on B&H, and as far as I can tell, the difference between them is about 2/3 of 1/4 of 5/16 of sweet FA, quite frankly.

You may well find a blinding difference on the manufacturers web site, but according to B&H, see the above.

Oh, one is cheaper, but reckoned you'd figured that one out yourself.

CS

Nick Gordon · May 7th, 2008, 02:10 AM

The only significant difference I can see is that the T72 has a wider range between max and min heights:

T72: 1595mm to 550mm
T68: 1470mm to 770mm

Here's a link to Libec's European website (haven't been able to find another one)

http://www.libeceurope.com/

Info for the T68 is under the DV series LS22 package)

Infor for the T72 is under Standard Package (LS38)

Hope this helps

Mike Beckett · May 7th, 2008, 02:12 AM

Is it possible that B&H may be a bit mixed up?.

The T68 seems to be the two-stage one that comes with the LS-22 and the T72 seems to be the one that comes with the LS-38, which has a higher load capacity - so, logically,t he T68 may be more lightweight.

Information on Libec tripod kits is kind of hard to come across, so I could be wrong. It took me ages to track down a mid level spreader for my LS-37 tripod because they are just a little vague on this sort of thing.

Edit: Nick just beat me to it while I was typing!

Laurence Kingston · May 8th, 2008, 10:07 PM

Ah yes. You must be right. One is heavier duty and B&H just got the specifications a little mixed up.

Elliott Tucker · May 21st, 2008, 10:34 PM

This USA Libec website might help clarify this...http://www.libecsales.com/

Ted Hinkle · September 9th, 2009, 05:21 PM

The T68 is a one stage tripod where as the the T72 is a two stage tripod. If you look at the legs carefully you'll see the difference. The T72 would be a little more stable at full height and shold be able to handle a heavier load. According to B&H both tripods extend to same maximum height. It's hard to double check that since Libec doesn't have much info about these legs on their site.

May 6th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#1
Laurence Kingston Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clermont, FL. Posts: 941	Libec T68 vs T72? Can anybody explain to me the difference (other than price) between these two Libec tripods: Libec T68 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ge_Tripod.html Libec T72 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ge_Tripod.html

May 7th, 2008, 12:31 AM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi Laurence.................... Well, I've given them both a quick scrute on B&H, and as far as I can tell, the difference between them is about 2/3 of 1/4 of 5/16 of sweet FA, quite frankly. You may well find a blinding difference on the manufacturers web site, but according to B&H, see the above. Oh, one is cheaper, but reckoned you'd figured that one out yourself. CS

May 7th, 2008, 02:12 AM	#4
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Is it possible that B&H may be a bit mixed up?. The T68 seems to be the two-stage one that comes with the LS-22 and the T72 seems to be the one that comes with the LS-38, which has a higher load capacity - so, logically,t he T68 may be more lightweight. Information on Libec tripod kits is kind of hard to come across, so I could be wrong. It took me ages to track down a mid level spreader for my LS-37 tripod because they are just a little vague on this sort of thing. Edit: Nick just beat me to it while I was typing! __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube

May 21st, 2008, 10:34 PM	#6
Elliott Tucker New Boot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 12	Libec USA Website This USA Libec website might help clarify this...http://www.libecsales.com/

May 7th, 2008, 02:10 AM	#3
Nick Gordon Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 166	The only significant difference I can see is that the T72 has a wider range between max and min heights: T72: 1595mm to 550mm T68: 1470mm to 770mm Here's a link to Libec's European website (haven't been able to find another one) http://www.libeceurope.com/ Info for the T68 is under the DV series LS22 package) Infor for the T72 is under Standard Package (LS38) Hope this helps

May 8th, 2008, 10:07 PM	#5
Laurence Kingston Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clermont, FL. Posts: 941	Ah yes. You must be right. One is heavier duty and B&H just got the specifications a little mixed up.

September 9th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#7
Ted Hinkle New Boot Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 6	The T68 is a one stage tripod where as the the T72 is a two stage tripod. If you look at the legs carefully you'll see the difference. The T72 would be a little more stable at full height and shold be able to handle a heavier load. According to B&H both tripods extend to same maximum height. It's hard to double check that since Libec doesn't have much info about these legs on their site.