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    Mid-Level Spreader and Rubber Feet

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. Will this work with a Monfrotto 536 carbon?

A: It will not. The Manfrotto 536 Carbon Fiber Video Tripod is not designed to be used with spreaders.

Q: 2. Will this work with Manfrotto 509HD?

A: No, the 509HD is a video head. I need to know which tripod is being used the following unit will only accommodate the following tripods that feature mid level spreaders.

Q: 3. What adapter do I need to use it with Manfrotto 546GB?

A: If your tripod doesn't already have the couplers on the leg, then yes, you will need to buy 3 of B&H # MAR546.12

Q: 4. Will this work with the Manfrotto MVT502AM? The connection seems a little different.

A: No, this is not compatible with the MVT502AM

Q: 5. where do i buy the parts for the piece connecting to the actual tripod... on the end of the spreaders?

A: If you are looking for a specific part for this spreader or the tripod it works with please email us directly at provideo@bhphoto.com. From there we can try to identify the piece to see if we have it in our catalog or we can direct you to the proper place to purchase it from.

Q: 6. Will this mid-level spreader work with an e-image tripod? Particularly gc102

A: It will not. This mid-level spreader is designed to work with select Manfrotto tripods only.

Q: 7. Will this work for my 525MVB tripod ?

A: That's what I have, and it was a direct replacement.

Q: 8. I don't want to buy the whole spreader, can I just buy the part on the head? Thanks!

A: To only get certain components of the Sachtler Mid-Level Carbon Fiber Spreader for flowtech 100, you must buy them ala carte from Sachtler directly.

Q: 9. Hello! Can I buy this part? "https://static.bhphoto.com/images/multiple_images/images500x500/1536751228_IMG_1051901.jpg"! Thanks

A: Yes, the part number for the Sachtler Mid-Level Carbon Fiber Spreader for flowtech 100 is listed below. Sachtler Mid-Level Carbon Fiber Spreader for flowtech 100 BH #SAS20560001

Q: 10. Can this replace the ground - level spreader in a MVTTWINGC?

A: A midlevel spreader provides a different type of stabilization. It can be used instead of the ground spreader on the MVTTWINGC.