Able to handle DSLR setups weighing four pounds up to ENG and digital cinema cameras weighing 48.5 pounds, the Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head can fit into a wide range of video productions. Sixteen steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and tilt drag, along with locks for each axis, let you easily customize the response of the Video 18 S2 to fit your application, be it studio or field production.

The top of the Video 18 S2 head is dominated by a sliding balance platform that accepts Sachtler's convenient Touch & Go quick release camera plate. Once the plate is secured, the entire platform adjusts to balance your camera setup. At the front of the platform, parking spaces for 1/4"-20, 3/8"-16, and registration pin screws are available for when they are not being used. Both sides of the head feature rosette mounts for pan handles. A right-side pan handle is included with the Video 18 S2. The base of the head terminates in a 100mm bowl mount for coupling with industry-standard tripods, jibs, sliders, or other grip equipment that feature 100mm bowls.

Supports 4 to 48.5 lb    Counterbalance: 16-Step    Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs with 100mm Bowl    Mid-Level Spreader

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. whats the difference between this and the 20p ?ap

A: The principle difference between the no-longer-made 20p and the present 20 S1 is that the 20 S1 can be adjusted all the way down to 4 lbs in order to work with much lighter cameras such as DSLR's.

Q: 2. Is there a way to convert the spike leg tips to rubber?

A: No there isn't. GVM does not make a rubber foot for this set of tripod legs. when using it on a flat surface you should use the ground spreader.

Q: 3. Can you clarify the payload range shifter (hi/lo) setting? Does this give you 16 steps at the lo setting and 16 different steps at the hi setting? Effectively 32 steps total for payloads from 4 - 48.5 lbs?

A: The Lo or HI setting is selected based on the camera/lens/accessory payload. LO is 3.5 /1,5 kg to 29 lb / 13.1 kg. HO is 16 lb / 7.7 to 42.5 lb to 19.3 kg. There is overlap. Select an appropriate setting. Once you do that, then you have 16 steps of counterbalance.

Q: 4. Can you remove the ball mount, allowing the flat end to be attached to the 3/8 -16 of a Manfrotto slider plate?

A: There have been reports of the ball base being removed from Sachtler heads. However, this is not a normally recommended procedure and thus not supported by Sachtler. You proceed on your own recognizance.

Q: 5. Can a Sachtler 3981 Viewfinder Extension Adapter be added to this head?

A: Yes, viewfinder extension adapter is compatible with either the Video 18 Plus and Video 20 Plus fluid tripod heads.

Q: 6. After the legs are extended and it is setup, do the legs stay open when you lift it off the ground or do they fall closed?

A: The legs on the Slik Pro CF-634 Tripod stay extended as long as the leg locks are engaged.

Q: 7. Will a Manfrotto style plate fit?

A: GVM does not indicate the plate style of the GVM JJL-JY. We recommend using this QR adapter with tripods that do not have a Manfrotto plate style. The Axler quick release would convert the plate style when attached to the GVM plate. Axler QRA-501S Quick Release Assembly BH #AXQRA501S https://bhpho.to/3TFbUyv

Q: 8. Is this compatible with the OConnor C12210004 Cine HD 1-Stage Aluminum Alloy Baby Tripod? Thanks

A: BH #SAADP100C15 is the part number for the required adapter listed by Sachtler. https://bhpho.to/2XavgzK

Q: 9. Would this be a good option for holding a Canon 5D Mark IV with a 70-200mm lens attached? Based on the max weight of this tripod, that combination should work well correct?

A: We would probably suggest a unit with a 10lbs payload the following unit only supports a 6.6 payload system. Review the following unit which will support more of a payload Slik Pro CF-733 Tripod (Black) BH #SLPCF733 • MFR #615-924 https://bhpho.to/3E08hhQ

Q: 10. Which Shoe fits this tripod?

A: Sorry, but we are not sure what you are asking since tripods do not have what would be called a foot that can fit a shoe. It does have a 100mm ball base to fit tripods with a 100mm bowl. The famous Sachtler Touch and Go quick release plate on top of the head can take accessories or cameras with either a 1/4 -20 or 3/8 -16 screw hole. That would mean it can take 99.99% of cameras and ancillary equipment ever made in it's weight range.