Overview
Sachtler aktiv18T is a 100 mm fluid head with the power to support payloads up to 18 kg (39.7 lbs) despite weighing just 3.4 g (7.5 lbs). 15 steps of counterbalance allow you to finely match your camera rig and quickly dial in balance time after time. 7 steps of Sachtler drag ensure smooth movement at all speeds and in any environment, while the Touch & Go platform allows one-handed mounting of the camera into a preset position, so you’re always ready to capture the next shot.
Never miss the shot. aktiv fluid heads feature revolutionary SpeedLevel™ technology. Release, level, and lock your head tightly into the perfect position without missing a second of action. Clear confirmation that the camera is level comes from the illuminated PrismBubble visible from any height or angle – day or night.
Go lower than ever. aktiv and flowtech® combine to provide a flexible one tripod solution delivering the widest height range. With no…
Summary
Tripod Head Type: Fluid Head
Max Payload: 15-20kg
Included in box
1x aktiv™18T fluid head
1x DV
1x Touch&Go plate 16
About the Sachtler Aktiv 18T Fluid Head
Sachtler aktiv18T is a 100 mm fluid head with the power to support payloads up to 18 kg (39.7 lbs) despite weighing just 3.4 g (7.5 lbs). 15 steps of counterbalance allow you to finely match your camera rig and quickly dial in balance time after time. 7 steps of Sachtler drag ensure smooth movement at all speeds and in any environment, while the Touch & Go platform allows one-handed mounting of the camera into a preset position, so you’re always ready to capture the next shot.
Never miss the shot. aktiv fluid heads feature revolutionary SpeedLevel™ technology. Release, level, and lock your head tightly into the perfect position without missing a second of action. Clear confirmation that the camera is level comes from the illuminated PrismBubble visible from any height or angle – day or night.
Go lower than ever. aktiv and flowtech® combine to provide a flexible one tripod solution delivering the widest height range. With no bowl clamp required, aktiv™ heads allow flowtech® tripods to go flat to the ground for the perfect low-angle shot.
Stay fast for ultimate creativity. aktiv fluid headsfeature the unique SpeedSwap™ system, allowing lightning-fast camera swaps from a tripod to a slider without missing a beat. The perfect camera movement is just a SpeedSwap™ away.
Ready for anything. aktiv is precision engineered with quality materials and to the industry renowned Sachtler standard to create a premium system. Tested in extreme ranges of temperature and humidity, with aktiv you’ll be ready for action.
Level up and lock your head in an instant: unique SpeedLevel technology
Capture extreme low-angle shots right down to the ground: innovative streamlined mounting system
Swich between tripod and slider in seconds: revolutionary SpeedSwap system
Create moving stories, whatever the weather: performance tested to the extreme
bowl size 100 mm with SpeedSwap™ base
payload range 0-18 kg / 0-39.7 lb
head weight 3.4 kg / 7.5 lb
counterbalance steps 15+0
drag settings 7+0
camera fitting Touch & Go
tilt range +90° to -70°
sliding range 70 mm / 2.8 in
level illuminated PrismBubble
temperature range -40°C to +60°C / -40°F to +140°F
Supports payloads up to 18 kg (39.7 lbs) with 15 steps of counterbalance
Level and lock your head in an instant with the unique SpeedLevel™ technology
Capture extreme low-angle shots right down to the ground with the innovative streamlined mounting system
Switch between tripod and slider in seconds with the revolutionary SpeedSwap™ system
Illuminated PrismBubble visible from any height or angle
Performance tested to the extreme
7 drag settings for fast fine adjustments
Wide payload range for camera setups with different configurations
Lightweight design weighing just 3.4 g (7.5 lbs)
