Sachtler aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head + Flowtech75 2-Stage Carbon Fiber Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader

Lightweight yet rugged, the Sachtler aktiv8 Flowtech75 system weighs only 6.3 kg (13.9 lbs.) and supports professional medium-sized camcorders and digital cine camera setups up to 12 kg (26.5 lbs.). The aktiv8 head offers 15 counterbalance steps for quick, accurate balancing and a sideload mechanism with a long 120 mm sliding range for fast camera loading and precise positioning. Seven drag settings let you fine-tune pan and tilt resistance for smooth, jitter-free movement. The head includes an illuminated PrismBubble visible from the top or the side to simplify levelling at any working height. SpeedLevel technology enables you to level the aktiv8 in seconds, while the SpeedSwap system provides the fastest method to change between tripod and slider in seconds — ideal for documentary, corporate, and news environments. Flowtech75 requires no bowl clamp and can be laid flat to the ground using its hinge lock mechanism for extreme low-angle shooting, delivering the system’s widest height range. The 2-stage carbon fiber tripod has high torsional stiffness and unique quick release brakes that deploy and adjust instantly. Ergonomic features — including shoulder and carry-handle comfort — make transport easy; legs are held together by a magnetic lock for travel. Flowtech also ships with a quick attach rubber foot mechanism and an adjustable mid-level spreader for stable setups on location.