This tripod was generously lent to me for testing purposes by Robert Asami. I was not paid by any party to write this review, and the opinions are entirely my own.
| Name | FLM Berlin 38.4 |
| Class | Systematic |
| Yaw Stiffness | 1995 +/- 3 Nm/rad |
| Yaw Damping | 0.543 +/- 0.054 Js/rad |
| Pitch Stiffness | 4622 +/- 17 Nm/rad |
| Pitch Damping | 1.44 +/- 0.14 Js/rad |
| Retail Price | $810 |
| Weight | 5.82 lbs (2.639 kgs) |
| Manufacturer weight rating | 88.18 lbs |
| Maximum Height | 54.2 in (137.7 cm) |
| Minimum Height | 5.9 in (15.0 cm) |
| Center Column | No |
| Base Diameter | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Folded Length | 20.2 in (51.3 cm) |
| Folded Circumference | 20.5 in (52.1 cm) |
| Folded Volume | 676.0 cu. in. (11.1 liters) |
| Leg Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Leg Sections | 4 |
| Primary Leg Angle | 24.5 deg |
| Leg Locks | Twist |
| Top Tube Diameter | 38.4 mm |
| Second Tube Diameter | 34.3 mm |
| Third Tube Diameter | 30.3 mm |
| Fourth Tube Diameter | 26.3 mm |
| Exchangeable Feet | No |
| Foot Type | Rubber |
| Bottom Hook | Yes |
The test results are included here as I consider them to be part of the tripod’s specification. For full discussion of the stiffness and damping, see the test results page of the review.
Specs Discussion
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