Fast to work with and lightweight at only 5.5 lb, the Sachtler FSB 6 MK II Fluid Head with Sideload Mechanism supports up to 17.6 lb of camera and accessories, and with its 15-steps of counterbalance adjustment, you can tune the head to work with the lightest of cameras. The head features a 75mm ball for quick leveling, and the independent drag adjustment and tilt locks permit you to adjust and move the head with precision to tune it to match the needs of your shot.

The head allows you to tilt forward so you can tilt straight down and tilt almost straight up as well. Pan and tilt have three independent drag settings, plus a zero setting for no drag at all. Borrowing from the aktiv system, the bubble level has been improved, not only is it illuminated, but now you can see the bubble level from the side, as well as when looking down on the head, for intuitive leveling from almost any position.

FSB 6 MK II Fluid Head    2-Stage Carbon Fiber Tripod    17.6 lb Load Capacity    5-Step Counterbalance    Ground Spreader

The 15-step counterbalance settings let you adjust the head to neutralize the weight of cameras up to 17.6 lb, so the head remains in the position you set it and does not tilt forward of back because of the weight of your camera. This allows you to tune the head to match the weight of your cameras, allowing you to work equally well with extremely lightweight cameras as well as cameras weighing up to 17.6 lb. The zero setting provides you a completely free movement if you want.

Frictionless leak-proof fluid damping with 3 x levels of drag, for smooth pictures while panning, without jerks and vibrations. Identical across both horizontal and vertical planes, and allows complete disengagement of drag for fast panning

The FSB 6 MK II features Sachtler's Sideload mechanism, which allows you to pop the plate in above instead of trying to slide it in from the edge, and it boasts an exceptionally large sliding range of 4.7"

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The first picture shows a pan bar attached to the FSB 4 Fluid Head. Is one included in the box? If not, what is the Sachtler code for this pan bar in the picture? Thank you.

A: It does come with a Pan Handle. You can also order one for the other side if you wanted a studio config.

Q: 2. Can you attach a 2nd pan bar to this new model?

A: The Sachtler 75/2 Mark II Carbon Fiber Tripod System with Ace XL Head & Mid-Level Spreader does not have a rosette in order to mount a second pan bar. The Sachtler 75/2 Mark II Carbon Fiber Tripod System with FSB 4 Fluid Head & Ground Spreader, BH #SA0381C, does have a second rosette which would allow for a 2nd pan bar.

Q: 3. Is it possbile to remove the spreader?

A: The spreader on the Sachtler System FSB 8 MII Sideload and 75/2 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs with Mid-Level Spreader and Bag can be removed and replaced.

Q: 4. Will this work with a Libec DL-2 dolly?

A: No, the Sachtler System FSB 6 MK II Sideload and 75/2 Aluminum Tripod Legs with Mid-Level Spreader and Bag is not compatible with the Libec DL-2RB Standard Dolly for 650-EX, TH-X & TH-Z Tripods. Instead, try using the Proaim Heavy-Duty Portable Tripod Dolly (BH #PRPPRTD). See: https://bit.ly/40TsfDq

Q: 5. How can you convert to use with arca swiss clamp?

A: You can purchase an adapter such as the Kessler Crane Kwik Release Receiver (BH #KEMG1001 MFR #MG1001) or SmallRig Quick Release Arca-Type Base and Plate (B&H # SM2144B MFR # 2144B)

Q: 6. Is the Sachtler Dolly 75 the only dolly compatible with this tripod system?

A: Yes, the Sachtler Dolly for the Sachtler 75/2 Mark II Aluminum Tripod System with Ace XL Head & Mid-Level Spreader is the following dolly model. Sachtler Dolly 75 for DA-75L, DA-75/2D, and Pedestal C I Tripods BH #SAD75 • MFR #7063 https://bhpho.to/4aC5dW4

Q: 7. please suggest some arca swiss plate that can be used directly with sachtler plate from RRS , Kirk , promediagear ?

A: An Arca-style baseplate could be used with a Sachtler tripod to adapt an Arca-plate to it. One such option is the ProMediaGear C40 Arca-Type Quick Release Clamp (40mm). https://bhpho.to/36SNa2X

Q: 8. will this head work with Cartoni Two-Stage Tripod SDS System?

A: The 75mm ball on the Sachtler FSB 8 MK II Fluid Head with Sideload Mechanism can mount onto the 75mm bowl on the Cartoni Two-Stage Tripod SDS System.

Q: 9. Does this fit on the large gitzo tripod legs?

A: for Gitzo with 100 mm bowl you will need to get adaptor kit S2080-0008 75/100 and the longer bowl stud S2350-2035

Q: 10. Will the sachtler flowtech replacement rubber feet fit this tripod?

A: For a price, Sachtler will replace the feet on the Sachtler FSB 14T Mk II 100mm Touch & Go Head with ENG 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod System.