The OZEN 25M E-Z LOAD MAX Fluid Head from OZEN is a heavy-duty fluid head featuring a wider camera interface for steady support of camera rigs weighing up to 80 lb. This 150mm ball head can be converted to a flat base for a lower-profile, slider, or car rig application. This head's familiar placement of pan, tilt, and counterbalance controls offer ergonomic control, and the 150mm ball base enables fast leveling.

This fluid head features nine steps of pan and tilt drag plus a "0" setting for quick whip pans, 16 steps of counterbalance adjustment, and a built-in illuminated bubble level. Replaceable pan handle rosettes on the left and right side of the head enable you to use both included telescoping handles simultaneously.

Convertible 150mm Ball/Flat Base    9-Step + 0 Pan and Tilt Drag    8.8 to 75 lb Payload Capacity    Two-Stage Carbon Fiber Legs    16-Step Counterbalance on Head    E-Z LOAD MAX Quick Release Plate    Camera Platform with 4.72" of Travel    Independent Pan and Tilt Locks    Built-In Illuminated Bubble Level    2 x Telescoping Pan Handles

The 150mm leveling ball makes it quick to level the head on your tripod legs or other platforms, and the convertible flat base provides a lower-profile base for a car rig, scaffolding, or another compatible support.

A 16-step counterbalance enables you to adjust the head for a variety of camera rigs weighing from 8.8 to 80 lb. A counterbalance system neutralizes the weight of the fluid head so it holds the desired tilt position.

Nine steps and a zero setting enable you to adjust the head for smooth moves, fast or slow. The dampening settings allow you to adjust your setting from shot to shot, while the stepped settings make your drag selections repeatable.

The E-Z LOAD MAX QR plate supports heavier camera rigs, pops in and out of the camera platform, and does not have any sliding balance adjustment. However, the camera platform the plate pops into has 2.36" of back and forth adjustment to aid in balancing your camera on the head. The use of an optional baseplate or VCT system for increased balancing ability is customary with larger cameras.

Removable rosettes on each side of the fluid head allow you to attach the included pan handles for two-handed control. If damaged or stripped, the rosettes can be removed and replaced with new ones.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the head compatible with the Manfrotto 501 plate?

A: No. The following takes a PL40 Quick Release Plate which is sold directly by seeder. http://www.seeder.com/about/48-en.html

Q: 2. Will this tripod work well with an a7rii without additional accessories?

A: yes, it will.

Q: 3. Does this tripod include a carrying case/bag?

A: Yes, the Sachtler Ace M System Black Edition with Tripod & Mid-Level Spreader includes a carry bag with the kit.

Q: 4. Is it possible to remove the screw at the bottom of the head and mount it on flat head tripod?

A: no, not on the Ace M head. It is possible to get the head upgraded in a Sachtler service centre to a removeable screw.

Q: 5. Is the S-Loc plate system compatible with Manfrotto-style plates?

A: Yes, the S-Loc quick release plate system is compatible with Manfrotto style quick release plates such as the 501PL.

Q: 6. Hi I want to mount an Edelkrone slider on my Sachtler Ace M, but the screw on my release plate is to small. Is there a way to solve this problem?

A: You need a 3/8 -16 to 1/4 -20 reducer bushing. Order one of these. Oben 3/8 -16 to 1/4 -20 Reducer Bushing B&H # OB1039.

Q: 7. How much does this tripod weigh?

A: The Sachtler Ace M Fluid Head with 2-Stage Aluminum Tripod & Mid-Level Spreader weighs 9.7 lb.

Q: 8. What is the length of the legs folded with the head removed?

A: 28 inches

Q: 9. Can the 75mm bowl be removed?

A: Sorry, no, it cannot. If you did remove it, the top of the legs would not be connected to anything and you could not mount a camera. However, you can use a Manfrotto 520BALL 75mm Half Ball. With this you can mount a flat base tripod head on a 75mm bowl tripod.

Q: 10. can the mid level spreader be removed to enable lower angle shots?

A: no, it cannot be removed - only by disassembling it