Sachtler DV 4 II SL MCF Carbon Fiber Tripod System, with DV4 II Fluid Head, 2-Stage Tripod, Mid-Level Spreader, & Padded Bag, Supports 13.2 lbs

The DV-4II SL MCF System includes the 4V2 II Fluid Head, featuring 2-step damping and 2-step balancing, the fluid head DV 4 II is the ideal choice for use with first-class MiniDV camcorders (e.g. Canon, Sony and Panasonic) for stable movements, delivering the best images possible. An extensive range of accessories are now available for these camcorders, including lens hoods, lens adapters etc.

Compact, lightweight digital camcorders are a competitive alternative to their "big brothers" in the broadcast world. Their use as second units, in crisis regions and for quality lower-budget productions continues to increase. With the new fluid head DV 4 II and Speed Lock 75 CF tripod system made to match, Sachtler offers the ideal equipment for the MiniDV generation.

The DV 4 II fluid head incorporates an automatic locking System, for quick setup without having to bother screwing and unscrewing the camera to head, as well as a safety lock lever that prevents inadvertent disengagement of the camera latch. With the Touch and Go system invented by Sachtler, the camera plate is secured to the camera, while the mating balance plate is mounted on the fluid head. Simply slip the camera into position, just engage the mechanism, and the camera will lock firmly in place. After shooting just disengage the latch. On your next shooting setup you will still maintain all your original settings.

The DV 4 II fluid head has two torsion counterbalance springs, which can perfectly balance lightweight DV cameras. Its 2-step dynamic counterbalancing system compensates for torques as the camera tilts, which will prevent the camera from inadvertently tipping, as well as ensuring a secure positioning at any tilt angle. Its springs activate and deactivate independently from the damping system, and they work silently without need for any maintenance.

The DV 4 II is equipped with a single damping level horizontally and vertically and a zero setting. It features a frictionless leak-proof fluid damping with one level of drag, allowing for perfect pictures while panning, without jerks or vibrations. It allows complete disengagement of drag for fast panning, and is identical across both horizontal and vertical planes. With Sachtlers patented system the modules are frictionless, containing no hydraulic oil. This assures you that they are permanently leak proof.

The fluid head DV 4 II comes with the DV 2 camera plate (code no. 0264 ). It comes with a ¼" screw and pin preventing twisting of the camera. With a 2.4-inch sliding range it makes a fast balancing system for the camera and ensures perfect balance across the horizontal plane. The settings cannot be lost once it is adjusted. Also included is a single pan bar DV 75.

The Speed Lock 75CF Double Extension Dural Carbon Fiber Constructed Tripod features the Sachtler quick clamping system, ideally suited for one-handed operation, allowing creativity without any restrictions.