Sachtler aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head with SpeedLevel for Select 75mm Sachtler Tripods
The Sachtler aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head uses Sachtler’s truly innovative SpeedLevel technology to provide almost instant mounting and leveling of your camera rig on your tripod. The clamp and stud SpeedLevel system saves precious time leveling your camera rig by eliminating the need to screw on a tie-down knob.
Mount your camera using the included Sideload Plate S that has both a 1/4-20 camera screw and a locating pin to prevent twisting. With a sliding range of 120 mm, this head balances quickly to accommodate variously configured rigs The Sachtler aktiv8 head also features a detachable pan bar that can be mounted onto the rosettes on either the right or left side of the head
Key Features of the Sachtler aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head with SpeedLevel for Select 75mm Sachtler Tripods
- Level and lock your head in an instant with the unique SpeedLevel™ technology
- Capture extreme low-angle shots right down to the ground with the innovative streamlined mounting system
- Switch between tripod and slider in seconds with the revolutionary SpeedSwap™ system
- Illuminated PrismBubble visible from any height or angle
- Wide payload range for camera setups with different configurations
- 7 step drag mechanism for final drag adjustment
aktiv Fluid Head Compatibility
The aktiv6 and aktiv8 fluid heads are compatible with Sachtler 75mm tripods (flowtech 75 aktiv, Tripod 75/2 AL, SpeedLock 75, ENG 75/2 D, and DA 75L)
SpeedLevel Technology
Use the large integrated lever to quickly mount, level, and lock the head on your tripod or other base; lift up to release, lift partially to level, and press down to lock the head firmly in place
SpeedSwap Base
Centered around a metal stud, the SpeedSwap base clamps onto any 75mm bowl tripod or to the separately available slider base; additional bases can be purchased separately to fit a second tripod, dolly, or slider
PrismBubble Level
The illuminated PrismBubble is visible from any height or angle, saving you time when leveling at higher or lower positions
12 kg Capacity Fluid Head
This 26.5 lb capacity fluid head is suited for larger DSLRs, mirrorless MFT cameras, and pro-style digital cine cameras
Stepped Counterbalance and Drag
15 steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and drag plus zero settings for free spins and tilts
Sideload Plate
The sideload plate has 120 mm of slide range for balancing your rig and both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera screws
- MPN – ST-S2068S
- GTIN – 5060520688398
