Sachtler aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head with SpeedLevel Technology

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Sachtler aktiv8 

Shop Sachtler aktiv8 fluid head: smooth pan/tilt, sideload plate, & SpeedLevel tech. Supports up to 26.4lbs. Order yours today!

You can elevate your filming experience with the Sachtler aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head, designed to support a substantial payload of up to 12 kg (26.5 lbs.), making it an ideal choice for professional videographers who demand reliability and precision. The innovative SpeedLevel technology revolutionizes traditional fluid head design, allowing you to achieve a perfectly levelled horizon in mere seconds. This feature is particularly beneficial for dynamic shooting environments such as documentary filmmaking, corporate videos, and fast-paced news settings, where time is of the essence.The aktiv8 Fluid Head is engineered with a 75 mm bowl size, providing a stable and versatile base for a wide range of camera setups. Its robust construction ensures smooth and controlled movements, enhancing your ability to capture fluid, cinematic shots with ease. The head's intuitive controls and ergonomic design facilitate quick adjustments, so you can focus on framing the perfect shot without unnecessary fiddling.Additionally, the SpeedSwap system is a game-changer for professionals who need to transition between different shooting platforms swiftly. With this system, you can detach and reattach the fluid head to a tripod or slider in a fraction of the time it would normally take, granting you unparalleled flexibility and efficiency on set.The Sachtler aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head is not just a tool but a trusted companion for videographers who value speed, stability, and adaptability in their equipment. Its advanced features are tailored to meet the demands of modern content creation, ensuring that you can capture your vision without compromise.

The new fluid head leveling system is amazing. These come with a very convenient travel case that has been checked several times and holds up perfect.

Next Level

This was a big investment for me, but after several months of use I'm glad I got it. It's made life so much easier with quick adjustments and smoother movements (much smoother!). The ability to lay the legs flat on the ground is a big deal for low angle shots. It's lightweight and really easy to carry around. Another plus, but it was an additional purchase is the head to slider adapter, the ability to move easily between the two is priceless. Add all these benefits up and its well worth the price IMHO. I love this tripod, and will no doubt enjoy it for years to come.

Great investment.

Perfect

I've used a Video 20 head with Sachtler sticks for 30 years. When I needed a lighter head for my mirrorless setup, this caught my eye. It's brilliant. It sets ups very fast, is much easier to set up alone, is very solid, and has an available slider adapter that really extends the looks you can achieve on a small shoot. I'd highly recommend this for smaller camera setups.

Sachtler aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head with SpeedLevel Technology

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