With its 8.8 lb capacity and compact size, the Sachtler FSB 4 Fluid Head is ideal for supporting small handheld camcorders and video-enabled DSLRs. As the only head in its class to feature Sachtler's Sideload mechanism, the FSB 4 boasts an exceptionally large sliding range of 4.7". Along with a 5-step counterbalance, this ensures extremely quick and precise balancing. At the same time, no-compromise vibration damping allows for extremely subtle and finely graded movement.

Fluid Head    Capacity: Up to 8.8 Pounds    75mm Bowl Mount    For Lightweight Camcorders & DSLRs    5-Step Counterbalance    Two-Stage Aluminum Tripod Legs    Legs Support 44 Pounds    Height Range of Legs: 16.6 to 61.8"    Ground Spreader Included    Carry Bag Included

Long sliding range of camera plate

Robust metal housing

Tested Speedbalance technology

Compatible with SOOM and the Sachtler FSB Cell

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Thinking of moving up from some manfrotto heads. Manfrotto uses two different rosette patterns for their panbars. Is the sachtler pattern the same as either of the manfrotto?

A: Manfrotto and Sachtler Tripods will have different rosette patterns for different pan bars. They will nto be cross compatible.

Q: 2. mount to series 3?

A: Do you want to mount the FSB-8 Fluid Head on a Gitzo Series 3 Tripod? If that is what you want to do you should be able to do that using a Gitzo GS3321V75 75mm Bowl Head Adapter for Series 2, 3, and 4 Tripods.I have a FSB-8 Fluid Head mounted on a Gitzo GT5532LS Series 5 Tripod using a Gitzo GS5321V75 75mm Bowl Head Adapter for Series 5 Tripods.

Q: 3. does this come with the plate?

A: Yes

Q: 4. Does this head work with Manfrotto 536 Carbon Fiber Video Tripod?

A: Yes, the Sachtler 75mm fluid head ball will fit the Manfrotto 75mm adapter that comes with this tripod.

Q: 5. While using the Sachtler FSB-8, what is the range of leveling from the Gitzo 75mm bowl adapter with the Gitzo series 5 tripod?

A: The Gitzo 75mm Bowl Adapter will allow you to connect 75mm ball tripods to the Gitzo Series 5 Tripods. While we have no specific information on the range of leveling it should work in the same way as it would if the head was connected to a tripod that already has a 75mm bowl.

Q: 6. Compatible for telephoto lens??? 600mm f/4 nikon???

A: The Sachtler 0705 FSB-8T Fluid Head will easily accommodate any Nikon camera with a Nikkor 600mm f/4 lens. It will be excellent for smooth video. Keep in mind however, while this is great for video and do a good job in still work, it cannot do verticals. You can spin telephoto lenses in the lens support collar. As for other lenses, you would need to use L brackets and adapter clamps.

Q: 7. Will these 75mm ball joints work with Manfrotto 75mm tripods?

A: The Sachtler 75mm Ball mounts into a Manfrotto 75mm Bowl.

Q: 8. Will this head work with the Sachtler Flowtech 75 tripod?

A: yes, it will

Q: 9. Could use a recommendation on a good hard case for this kit. Ideas??

A: Wrap your Sachtler baby in this outstanding, padded rolling hard case. No airline will be able to destroy it. HPRC 6400WE Wheeled Hard Case for Tripods without Foam (Black) B&H # HP6400WEB

Q: 10. 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.