The Video 25 Plus is unusually light for a Studio / OB head. With its seven step, temperature-independent damping system, professional camera operators capture the naked truth on video or film with perfect clarity.
The Video 25 Plus displays an 18 step counterbalance which can be adjusted easily and safely in 9 stages with the well known Sachtler dial. Fine-tuning is achieved via a half step function, which can either be engaged or disengaged. Need to change position? Tilt angles up to 90° are no trouble for the Video 25 Plus, even under maximum load. Between others it includes the well-known features from Sachtler, like the Touch & Go quick release system, Self-illuminating Touch Bubble and horizontal and vertical brakes that are conveniently located and easy to reach, for maximum safety in fast-paced reporting situations.

The Video 25 Plus is available either with a 150mm ball base or with a 4-hole flat base that will allow it to be mounted on all 150mm or flat base tripods.

Video 25 Plus Fluid Head    18-77 lb Payload Capacity    7 Steps of Pan/Tilt Drag Adjustment    18-Step Counterbalance Adjustment    Dual-Stage Carbon Fiber Tripod    Ground-Level Spreader

A prerequisite for perfect pictures is a panning movement without jerks and vibrations. Sachtler's patented damping system takes everything is stride. The individual modules are frictionless and contain no hydraulic oil. This means they are permanently leak proof. The damping action of heads is identical across both horizontal and vertical planes and offers you seven steps of drag, for smooth camerawork under the toughest of rough conditions. You can completely disengage the drag for fast panning without affecting the dynamic counterbalance system.

Stop wasting time by fumbling around with clumsy attachments, or bother screwing the camera to head and then having to unscrew it again. With the Touch & Go system invented by Sachtler, the camera plate is secured to the camera, while the mating balance plate is mounted on the fluid head.
All you need to do is slip the camera into position, engage the mechanism, and the camera is locked firmly in place, when finished just disengage the latch and go. When you set up the camera for the next shot you still have all the original settings. Also features a safety lock lever that prevents inadvertent disengagement of the camera latch.

The sliding camera mount and plate with a 4.4-inch (150mm Ball Base) or 3.9-inch (Flatbase) sliding range, allows you to compensates precisely for a variety of configuration weights. Ensuring perfect balance across the horizontal plane. Most importantly, once adjusted, the settings cannot be lost.

Built with torsion springs the dynamic counterbalancing system compensates for torques as the camera tilts, preventing the camera from inadvertently tipping, and ensuring that it is positioned securely at any tilt angle. Freeing you to concentrate fully on your camerawork. Its 18-step counterbalance allows adjustments via dial, in 9 stages and fine tune by half step function, and can be activated and deactivated individually. Independent from the damping system, they work silently and without the need for maintenance.

Pressure or temperature does not influence the damping system, it has an operating range from
-40°F to +140°F, and works without friction. Shoot wherever you want, from torrid heat to cold climates.

Vibrationless vertical / horizontal brakes, for maximum safety in fast-paced reporting situations.

Built-in illuminated bubble for horizontal leveling, uses a conventional battery and ensures easy leveling even under unfavorable lighting conditions.

Load capacity of: 18 - 77 lb, ideally suited for HDTV and Wide Screen cameras.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Regarding the R18RT, God forbid, if the 8x3 casters or 10x3 wheels got damaged, is it easy to contact B&H and get 10x3 wheels and/or 8x3 replacement casters?

A: We do carry the wheels. Some of them have an estimate of 3-7 business days to get from the manufacture once you order.

Q: 2. Does this product include a plate?

A: Yes it does. A Quick Release Camera Plate is included with this tripod kit.

Q: 3. Is this Sachtler combo more compact than Manfrotto's 645 Fast with the 608 head? Thanks.

A: Sachtler Folded Length 26.8" / 68 cm Manfrotto's 645 Folded length 28.7 / 73 cm

Q: 4. Does the Aktiv8 head work with VCT-14 quick release plate? Old school Sony, has 1/4 and 3/8 screws. How does the pin work with that?

A: Yes, the Sony VCT-14 plate will mount onto the Sachtler's aktiv8 quick release plate. The Sony plate has a series of 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 ports underneath that are spaced out so that the pin will sit in the 3/8"-16 port when screwing in the 1/4"-20. Apart from that, the aktiv8 main feature is centered around how the head mounts and clamps onto the tripod legs. This is a perfect setup for integrating with a VCT style workflow.

Q: 5. Does this come with a case?

A: This kit comes with a padded bag.

Q: 6. Pre-sale question: I'm currently running a Sony FS5 with heavy lenses, an Atomos Inferno and sometimes a a MixPre recorder. I usually load up with lots of power (AB Gold) and may want to set up for a recoil rig operation in the future. Would I be better served by the FSB6 or an Ace XL on the Flowtech sticks?

A: The FSB6 has a load capacity between 3.3 to 17.6 pounds while the Ace XL goes between 4.4 to 17.6. Both will handle a larger load well, however if you run the set up a bit lighter the FSB6 with a lower capacity gives you the room to do so.

Q: 7. Is there a way to get just the feet? I had one break off only recently after I got the tri-pod. I have been working without it, but it is getting annoying without that one foot.

A: The replacement spreader and foot kit is listed under the accessories on the product page.

Q: 8. Is the payload capacity actually 6 kg? Sachtler's website says the FSB 6 supports up to 8 kg

A: 5kg

Q: 9. Battery for illuminating level bubble? I can't seem to find out what battery my tripod head requires to illuminate the leveling bubble. Any ideas?

A: According to Manfrotto, it uses a CR1220-3V battery. Please see their manual for more information: https://bit.ly/3rfG8Lf

Q: 10. does this have a drop-in or slide-in style plate?

A: it has a sideload plate ( is this what you mean by drop in ? it is not a slide in