Name: Used Sachtler System FSB 8 FT Sideload Fluid Head with Flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod & Mid Level Spreader undefined
Brand: Sachtler
SKU: US1414466
Price: 2399.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (8 reviews)

Sachtler System FSB 8 FT Sideload Fluid Head with Flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod & Mid Level Spreader

Sachtler System FSB 8 FT MS

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Sachtler System FSB 8 FT MS 

Open Box: Used Sachtler System FSB 8 FT Sideload Fluid Head with Flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod & Mid Level Spreader undefined

The Sachtler System FSB 8 Sideload fluid head with flowtech 75 carbon fiber tripod legs offer a professional tripod system for videographers who use cameras weighing up to 10 kg / 22 pounds. The FSB 8 head provides frictionless leak-proof fluid drag with five levels of drag, for perfect pictures while panning, without jerks and vibrations. Identical across both horizontal and vertical planes, and allows complete disengagement of drag for fast panning. The system includes a mid-level spreader and bag.  FSB 8 fluid head (0707) + tripod flowtech 75 MS with mid-level spreader and rubber feet + padded bag flowtech 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 legs locks for comfortable transport, exceptional torsional stiffness and a versatile hinge lock mechanism for low and high shots.

Used Sachtler System FSB 8 FT Sideload Fluid Head with Flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod & Mid Level Spreader undefined

I can't believe how long I waited to make this upgrade. Buying a tripod doesn't seem as engaging as buying a new lens, but if you're purchasing a tripod, make it an upgrade. The head on this system works flawlessly and even provides some mounting points that I previously hadn't even considered on a head. Smooth operation and easy balancing make this head a winner.

The Flowtech 75 CF legs and spreader are simply a dream to use. When I remember how much time I would spend raising and lowering legs on a lesser set of legs, these legs have no comparison. I wouldn't buy anything less than these Flowtech legs, and I haven't even taken full advantage of them in water. The carbon fiber is so much easier on the hands in cold weather than aluminum counterparts.

Matchless quality and functionality at a reasonable price.

Big dawg Tripod and Head for my Canon c200

Ready to take on the world now!

Once you go Flowtech, it's hard to go back! I definitely won't miss getting down on to the ground to loosen up that lower stage. And the fsb8 head is brilliant. Worth the cost to get professional gear.

Rock solid

Great tripod system! Not much can be said about these system that has not been already. It is well built and easy to use. This system is great for one person shooters or small teams.

Worth the money .

This is by far the best tripod I have ever owned and I will never buy another brand again.

The only tripod you should buy

Honestly surpassed my expectations. Incredibly easier to get it right where you want it by yourself.

We're still figuring out the nuances, but the tripod is fantastic. It offers true one-handed operation. The head is much more robust than the Manfrotto N8 we moved up from. We use this to hold a Swarovski spotting scope when digiscoping. Overkill, perhaps, but it is much more stable than the aforementioned Manfrotto. We love it so far.

Game Changing Tripod

OK, this this is serious coin, but is it worth it? Thing is, Sachtler heads are pretty much regarded at the top of the heap by DP's and cinematographers. You get what you pay for. Simple as that. Been making do with Benro S8's for a few years. A great head for the price point and I got a lot of use out of them and I'm not knocking them one bit. But the FSB8 is in a whole other league. Period. Smooth, no friction, balances perfectly, not affected by temperature,  built incredibly well. It's a lifetime purchase and I'm glad I bit the bullet and sprung for it. The flowtech legs are fantastic. Check out all the release vids on the net, they go over the features pretty well and all I can say is all that stuff they are hyping actually works! I don't think there is a tripod out there that can be deployed, adjusted, retracted, and re-set up as quickly as this. Doing sports coverage? Have to reset a bunch? This thing ROCKS! ENG where every second counts? 3-4 second setup vs. about a minute for my Benro CF. Could make the difference between a money shot or not. Need to readjust height? Super easy and no drama even with a big camera on it. No more bending over or flailing tripod legs around to lock or make an adjustment. I think Sachtler nailed this one. No flex in legs, very solid when deployed. Easy to carry, but not lightweight (maybe a bit less than other offerings in the class, and most of the weight is in the head which is about the largest you can spec on the 75mm ball mount. Smaller ones likely lighter). This is a solid option especially for one-man productions since it saves time and makes life easier. Like I said, it's kind of a lifetime purchase but it's a wise investment in your work to have a tool like this.

Used Sachtler System FSB 8 FT Sideload Fluid Head with Flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod & Mid Level Spreader

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