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The tripod can handle payloads ranging from 1-10kg (2.2-22 lbs), making it versatile for different camera configurations.
The AGILE 8/8S fluid drag mechanism offers a 5/5 + 0 'TRUE' fluid drag system that is incrementally adjustable and repeatable. This ensures smooth, uniform drag that remains consistent over time and usage, allowing for the capture of broadcast-level footage.
The counterbalance system offers ten increments of adjustable and repeatable counterbalance. This facilitates quick and efficient setup, making it ideal for ENG/EFP-type use.
The AGILE 8/8S offers two industry-standard camera mounting interfaces. The AGILE 8 with FULL-SIZED E-Z LOAD is compatible with the spring-loaded, capture-type camera mounting interface. The AGILE 8S with S-LOC provides a greater front-to-rear balance adjustment range.
The tripod comes with several user-friendly features like replaceable pan bar rosettes, an illuminated bubble-level, and spare camera plate screws. These are located where experienced operators expect them, eliminating the need to re-train 'muscle memory'.
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Counterbalance: 1-10kg (2.2-22 lbs)
10
5/5+0
+90 Degree /-80 Degree
75mm
-40/+140 Degree F (-40/+60 Degree C)
Illuminated
(1) Telescopic pan bar included
Transport Length: 36.6" (93cm)
System: 17 lb (7.75kg)
AGILE 8S: 6.27 lb (2.85kg)
Why settle for less when you can have the best of both worlds The 8AL2HDS 3-Section Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod with AGILE 8S 75mm Fluid Head and S-Loc Plate delivers the affordability of a 75mm system while offering the capability and features of a 100mm-class system. This sturdy and reliable tripod is designed with an adjustable and repeatable counterbalance system, offering ten increments for quick and efficient setup, perfect for ENG/EFP-type use.
The CNC-machined selector-dial mechanism ensures crisp, repeatable increment-selection, allowing the operator to swiftly alternate between multiple camcorder configurations of payloads ranging from 1-10kg (2.2-22 lbs). This versatile tripod is equipped with the AGILE 8/8S fluid drag mechanism, featuring a 5/5 + 0 "TRUE" fluid drag system that is incrementally adjustable and repeatable for fast setting.
This high-quality tripod makes broadcast-level footage achievable by delivering smooth and uniform drag that remains consistent over time and usage. The ample fluid drag at higher increments allows experienced operators to capture full-zoom pan/tilt-intensive images that are indistinguishable from those acquired in-close.
The AGILE 8/8S offers the choice of two industry-standard camera mounting interfaces, ensuring seamless integration with nearly any brand of camera support already in use. The AGILE 8 with FULL-SIZED E-Z LOAD is compatible with the spring-loaded, capture-type camera mounting interface, facilitating fast setup ideal for 'shoot & scoot' ENG-type use. The AGILE 8S with S-LOC provides a greater front-to-rear balance adjustment range to accommodate exceptionally front-heavy or back-heavy payloads.
Experienced operators will appreciate the familiar ergonomics of incremental pan/tilt fluid drag & counterbalance controls, distinguishable 90-degree opposed pan & tilt brakes, replaceable pan bar rosettes for extended fluid head usability, and an illuminated bubble-level. Additionally, spare camera plate screws and other user-friendly features are conveniently located where experienced operators expect them, eliminating the need to re-train 'muscle memory'. This durable aluminum tripod is the perfect tool for both photography and videography, designed to withstand heavy loads and resist corrosion.