Sachtler System ACE XL Fluid Head w/Flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod
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Sachtler System ACE XL Fluid Head with Flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod

SKU: SC1017

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2018-08-07T12:10:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great tripod and head for the cost

Solid build for this size tripod. The single locking mechanism at the top is a game changer. Great range of height, particularly the low end, it basically locks down at hi-hat height. The head is very small but still a solid, smooth product that lives up to my other experience with Sachtler products. I use it for Super 8 and still photography and it excells.

DELANEY T.

2018-04-19T14:48:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for filming in the outdoors!

I purchased this because I needed a professional tripod and fluid head for work and also so I could haul this for on-the-go shooting and off the beaten path without breaking my back doing so. I'm really happy with this purchase. After receiving it, I immediately went to the woods for a day of shooting mountain biking. For the size, this tripod/head combo is pretty light and I appreciated that while hiking along trails with it. Still it looks and feels sturdy and professional. What I really love is the thoughtful design and versatility of it. The ability to get the camera just a foot above the ground or six feet off it in a stable position is easily achievable. I was able to climb into a tree at one point and stabilize my shot by just adjusting the legs in various positions and lengths against supporting trees and branches. I like that the feet come with removable rubber pads for flat surfaces and supportive spikes for more rugged terrain. It's also nice that the feet hold together with internal magnets when closed up so no need for a strap you might loose. Occasionally the lower legs will get stuck for a moment and require me to pull them out; probably from debris getting caught in them but this hasn't happened often for me. Usually, as long as the red locking handle is lifted all the way up, the leg will extend on its own without a hitch. The fluid head is awesome! I've gotten some great silky-smooth movement in my shots because of it. I like the light-up level and the various levels of drag adjustments you can make to the different axes. For a small head, it looks and feels well built and sturdy. All-in-all I'm really happy so far.

Eric W.

About Sachtler System Ace XL FT 75

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Great tripod and head for the cost

By DELANEY T.

Solid build for this size tripod. The single locking mechanism at the top is a game changer. Great range of height, particularly the low end, it basically locks down at hi-hat height. The head is very small but still a solid, smooth product that lives up to my other experience with Sachtler products. I use it for Super 8 and still photography and it excells.

Great for filming in the outdoors!

By Eric W.

I purchased this because I needed a professional tripod and fluid head for work and also so I could haul this for on-the-go shooting and off the beaten path without breaking my back doing so. I'm really happy with this purchase. After receiving it, I immediately went to the woods for a day of shooting mountain biking. For the size, this tripod/head combo is pretty light and I appreciated that while hiking along trails with it. Still it looks and feels sturdy and professional. What I re...

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Introducing Flowtech75

Videographers are always looking to better ways to go steady. Newer, smoother pan heads, stabilizers, and specialized tripods can help make their jobs easier…if they are well designed. Tripod makers Sachtler and Vinten have joined forces to invent the Flowtech 75, a new line of tripods that have unique quick-release brakes that let you deploy and adjust your tripod in seconds, and a hinge lock mechanism that lets you shoot from extremely low and high angles. Extensively tested for reliable performance in extreme conditions, and fully compatible with standard video pan heads, the carbon fiber design is said to offer exceptional stability. Read More

Introducing Flowtech75

The Sachtler 1017 System Ace XL fluid head with flowtech75 tripod legs offers a tripod system for videographers who use cameras weighing up to 8 kg / 17.6 pounds. The Ace XL system enables broadcast-style performance while using lightweight components more suited to HDSLRs and compact camcorders. The Ace XL fluid head features fiberglass-reinforced composite construction and weighs only 1.7 kg / 3.7 pounds. The two-stage carbon fiber legs weigh only 2.9 kg / 6.4 pounds. This makes the system lightweight at only 4.8 kg / 10.6 pounds. The unique flowtech 75 is easier and faster to deploy and adjust than any other tripod.

Flowtech 75

Supports cameras with up to 8 kg / 17.6 lb, 8-Step Counterbalance, 3-Pan/Tilt Drag Grades, system includes Ace XL fluid head (S2150-0004) + tripod flowtech 75 with rubber feet FT + padded bag 75 (9116); flowtech 75 is a 2-stage 75 mm carbon fibre tripod with unique quick release brakes for instant and easy deployment, ergonomic carbon fibre design with strong magnetic leg locks for comfortable transport, exceptional torsional stiffness and a versatile hinge lock mechanism for low and high shots.

Sachtler System Ace XL FT 75 Features

  • Ace XL Fluid Head - Fiberglass-reinforced composite construction that is both lightweight and strong
  • Ace XL Fluid Head - A counterbalance system with eight stepped settings for up to 17.6 pounds of counterbalance
  • Ace XL Fluid Head - Sachtler's Synchronized Actuated Drag (SA-drag) fluid drag system for both pan and tilt
  • Ace XL Fluid Head - The SA-drag system provides three drag grades, plus a zero setting for no drag
  • Ace XL Fluid Head - A panning range of 360°, and tilt range of +90 to - 75° + The ACE 5.5" long camera balance plate that allows 4.1" of sliding balance adjustment
  • Ace XL Fluid Head - A 75 mm ball for fast leveling, and an illuminated bubble level built into the head + One mounting point for the pan bar on the right side of the head
  • Ace XL Fluid Head - One mounting point for the pan bar on the right side of the head
  • Flowtech75 Tripod Legs - Unique quick release brakes. Deploy and adjust your tripod in an instant
  • Flowtech 75 Tripod Legs - New ergonomic carbon fibre leg design. Easy to transport and exceptional torsional stiffness
  • Flowtech 75 Tripod Legs - Versatile hinge lock mechanism. Capture extremely low and high shots
  • Flowtech 75 Tripod Legs - Extensive endurance and environmental testing. Superior performance and reliability

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What's in the box:

  • Fluid Head FSB 6 Head
  • FLOWTECH 75 MS Tripod
  • Quick Release Camera Plate
  • 3 x Removable Rubber Feet
  • Tripod Case
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Extendable to 2-Years with On-line Product Registration