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Sachtler DV 12 Fluid Head System Specifications

Tripod
  • Material

    Carbon Fibre

  • Payload

    66 lb (30kg)

  • Height range

    10.2 - 62.5" (26 - 159cm)

  • Head fitting

    3.9" (100mm)

  • Transport length

    27.1" (69cm)

  • Weight

    8.8 lb (4.0kg)
    Including Spreader

Spreader

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  • Stages

    2 stages

  • Spreaderless mode

    10.2 - 60.2" (26 - 153cm)

  • Ground spreader mode

    16.9 - 62.6" (43 - 159cm)

Fluid Head

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  • Payload

    2.2 - 33.06 lb (1 - 15kg)

  • Counterbalance steps

    12

  • Grades

    5 horizontal and vertical grades of drag, +0

  • Tilt range

    +90 Degree to -75 Degree

  • Slide range

    2.7" (70mm)

  • Temperature range

    -104 - 140 Degree F (-40 Degree - 60 Degree C)

  • Camera fitting

    Touch & Go 16

  • Head fitting

    3.9" (100mm)

  • Pan bar type / number

    1, Type DV 100

  • Level

    Illuminated

  • Adapter viewfinder extension

    Optional

  • Weight

    6.6 lb (3kg)

  • Payload

    2.2 - 33.06 lb (1 - 15kg)

  • Spreader

    Ground spreader

  • Height range

    16.1 - 69.2" (41 - 176cm)

  • Head fitting

    3.9" (100mm)

  • Transport length

    33.8" (86cm)

General

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  • Weight

    15.8 lb (7.2kg)

  • UPC Code

    5060520685113

About Sachtler DV 12 Fluid Head System

The Sachtler 100 mm System DV 12 FT GS fluid head with flowtech 100 tripod legs offers an incredibly fast and easy set up with the world's fastest deploying tripod system for cameras weighing up to 15 kg / 33 lb. This system is ideally suited for smaller ENG camcorders.

As the only head in its class the DV 12 fluid head offers fully functional smooth head drag performance at -40 Degree C to +60 Degree C. The unique flowtech 100 tripod is easier and faster to deploy and adjust than any other tripod.

The DV 12 SB is ideal for small EB cameras weighing up to 15 kg / 33lb. As with all EB fluid heads from Sachtler, it boasts the innovative Speedbalance technology for a fast weight compensation and typical practical Sachtler features such as the Touch & Go function, the parking position for spare camera screws and the illuminated spirit level.

The award winning flowtech tripod technology offers unique quick release brakes to deploy and adjust your tripod in an instant. The ergonomic carbon fibre leg design offers exceptional torsional stiffness and makes it easy to transport with.

The integrated versatile hinge lock mechanism allows you to capture extremely low and high shots with superior performance and reliability thanks to extensive endurance and environmental testing. flowtech 100 is designed for precision shooting and heavier camera payloads up to 30 kg (66lb).


- DV 12 SB -
The DV 12 SB is ideal for small EB cameras weighing up to 14 kg. As with all EB fluid heads from Sachtler, it boasts the innovative Speedbalance technology for a fast weight compensation and typical practical Sachtler features such as the Touch & Go function, the parking position for spare camera screws and the illuminated spirit level.


- flowtech 100mm Tripod GS -
100 mm carbon fibre tripod for heavy duty payloads of up to 30 kg (66 lb), with unique quick release brakes, ground spreader flowtech.

Sachtler presents the award winning flowtech. Revolutionise the way you work with the award winning world's fastest tripod legs.

Performance tested in extreme conditions, flowtech is incredibly fast, lightweight and easy to set up and adjust compared to any other tripod, giving the camera operator ultimate versatility and improving their workflow. Now available in 100mm for heavier camera payloads and precision shooting. Try it out and join the revolution.

flowtech 100 2-stage 100 mm lightweight carbon fibre tripod for heavy duty payloads. Unique quick release brakes for instant and easy deployment; unique easy to adjust ground spreader with fast and stable setup.

Ergonomic design provides a comfortable shoulder position with strong magnetic leg locks for easy transport. Exceptional torsional stiffness for precision shooting and a versatile hinge lock mechanism for low and high shots; ideally suited for ENG, EFP and OB environments.

Sachtler DV 12 Fluid Head System Features

  • DV 12 Fluid Head Features
  • Supports cameras with up to 15 kg / 33 lb
  • Touch&Go Plate Mechanism
  • Wide Payload Range
  • 12-Step Counterbalance
  • 5+0 Step Pan/Tilt Drag
  • Illuminated Bubble Level
  • Integrated flat base
  • flowtech 100mm Tripod Features
  • Deploy and adjust your tripod in an instant: Unique quick release brakes
  • Easy to transport and exceptional torsional stiffness: Ergonomic carbon fibre leg design
  • Capture extremely low and high shots: Versatile hinge lock mechanism
  • Superior performance and reliability: Extensive endurance and environmental testing
  • Fast and stable setup: Unique easy to adjust ground spreader
  • flowtech Ground Spreader Features
  • Easy foot control to extent spreader arms
  • Removable feet to operate without spreader in low positions
  • Fast and simple setup

Key Features

  • DV 12 Fluid Head Highlights
  • Supports cameras with up to 15 kg / 33 lb
  • Touch&Go Plate Mechanism
  • flowtech 100mm Tripod Highlights
  • Deploy and adjust your tripod in an instant: Unique quick release brakes
  • Easy to transport and exceptional torsional stiffness: Ergonomic carbon fibre leg design

What's in the box:

  • DV 12 Fluid Head
  • flowtech 100mm Carbon Fiber Tripod and Ground Spreader
  • Touch & Go Plate
  • Padded Bag
  • Carry Handle
  • Sachtler 3 Year Warranty (1 Year + 2 Year with Registration)