Sachtler aktiv8 Fluid Head

Sachtler‘s unique SpeedLevel™ and SpeedSwap™ technologies deliver the fastest way to place and position your camera; adjust the level in an instant without ever taking your eye off the action; get closer to the ground than ever before for extreme low angle shots or swap between a tripod, slider, jib or even hand held without missing a beat. Capture the widest range of shots in the shortest time with aktiv.

Level up and lock your head in an instant - Unique SpeedLevel™ technology
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.

Visible from any height or angle, day or night - Innovative PrismBubble
Clear confirmation that the camera is level comes from the illuminated PrismBubble visible from any height or angle – day or night.

Capture extreme low-angle shots right down to the ground - Innovative streamlined mounting system
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.

Switch between tripod and slider in seconds - Revolutionary SpeedSwap™ system
Stay fast for ultimate creativity. aktiv™ fluid heads feature 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

Delivery Content
• aktiv™8 fluid head
• pan bar
• sideload plate

Specifications

Pan bar length

0 to 430 mm

Payload

0 to 12 kg

Weight

2.70 kg

Pan bar type

Pan bar DV 75

Pan bar attachment

16/-/28 mm

Pan bar count

1

Level bubble

PrismBubble, illuminated

Battery type

CR2032

Adaptor viewfinder extension

No Adaptor

Bowl size

75 mm

Flat base

SpeedSwap base

Camera plate

Sideload plate S

Temperature range

-40 to 60 °C

Tilt range

+90° to -70°

Sliding range

120 mm

Interface Compatibility

Sideload

Counterbalance

15 + 0 steps

Drag

7 + 0 drag settings