The aktiv8T Sideload Fluid Head uses Sachtler's truly innovative SpeedLevel technology to provide almost instant mounting and leveling of your camera rig on Sachtler 75mm tripod legs. The clamp and stud SpeedLevel system saves precious time leveling your camera rig by eliminating the need to screw on a tie-down knob. Designed for larger DSLRs, mirrorless, and digital cine-style cameras, the aktiv8T supports rigs weighing up to 26.5 pounds. This fluid head features 15 steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and tilt drag adjustment, plus zero settings for both balance and drag.

The SpeedLevel technology replaces the traditional head screw and tie-down design with a strong clamp built into the head bowl and a stud component that clamps onto your tripod bowl or other mounting platform, such as a slider. Simply grasp the large lever on the head and pull it up to release the clamp, then press it down to lock your head in place. Partially lifting the lever allows you to quickly and easily level the head.

When used with a separately available flowtech tripod, the activ8T enables you to spread the legs flat, getting as low to the ground as your head can without a tie-down knob getting in the way. You can also now mount your head directly onto a slider using a separately available aktiv system stud that screws onto support systems with a 3/8"-16 threaded stud.

The PrismBubble level system is pressed once to illuminate the bubble level to be illuminated or pressed twice to light up both the bubble level and the drag settings, a boon when working in darker environments. The bubble level also has a built-in prism, enabling you to more easily level the head when the legs are at set at maximum height or an awkward angle.

Mount your camera using the aktiv8T Touch & Go plate with both 1/4-20" and 3/8"-16 camera screws. A sliding range of 2.4" helps the head to quickly balance variously configured rigs. The Sachtler aktiv8T head also features a detachable pan bar that can be mounted onto the rosettes on either the right or left side of the head.

26.5 lb Capacity Fluid Drag Head    75mm Half Ball    SpeedSwap Clamp-Style Base    SpeedLevel Technology    Touch & Go Plate with 2.4" Sliding Range    15-Step + 0 Counterbalance    7-Step + 0 Pan/Tilt Drag    Illuminated Prism Bubble Adds Visibility    +90° to -70° Tilt Range

The aktiv6 and aktiv8 fluid heads are compatible with Sachtler 75mm tripods (flowtech 75 aktiv, Tripod 75/2 AL, SpeedLock 75, ENG 75/2 D, DA 75L)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do any non-Sachtler telescopic pan handles work with this head?

A: No, I would suggest the following pan arms for the following video head Sachtler 3470 Sachtler 3471 Sachtler Pan Handle DV 75

Q: 2. What is the overall weight of this 10T tripod system? It looks almost too light.

A: The Sachtler aktiv10T Touch & Go Fluid Head is just the head. No tripod included. The head weight is - Weight 6.6 lb / 3 kg

Q: 3. What is the minimum (not maximum) weight required for balancing a camera on the Activ 6? Minimums are Important.

A: The minimum weight for balancing on the Sachtler aktiv6 Sideload Fluid Head with SpeedLevel & 3-Step Drag for Sachtler Tripods (75mm) will depend on the center of gravity height. You can see the graph for that here: https://bhpho.to/3TrcJwo.

Q: 4. Will the Aktiv6 balance a 4 pound camera?

A: Yes, the Sachtler aktiv6 Sideload Fluid Head with SpeedLevel & 3-Step Drag for Sachtler Tripods (75mm) will balance a 4lb camera.

Q: 5. Is the Sony PXW Z280 with external mic and BP battery too heavy for this Sachtler Aktiv6? Is that easy to setup and balancing?

A: That would be well under the load capacity for the Aktiv6 head. The head is very easy to balance.

Q: 6. For the 10 and 8 model, beside 100mm vs 75mm bowl, the weight and height. Any difference between it? Like the drag at 7 is same?

A: The only difference between the Sachtler aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head with SpeedLevel & 7-Step Drag for Sachtler Tripods (75mm) and the Sachtler aktiv10 Sideload Fluid Head with SpeedLevel & 7-Step Drag for Sachtler Tripods (100mm) is the additional weight and the 100mm bowl size.

Q: 7. How tall is this head from the bottom of the pan drag ring to the top most plate?

A: Unfortunately, this specification is not explicitly provided by manufacturer, and since we have not yet received the product (as of this writing), we are unable to physically verify for your inquiry.

Q: 8. Will this work with the Manfrotto Carbon Fiber Twin Leg Video Tripod Legs with Ground Spreader (100/75mm Bowl)?

A: The Sachtler aktiv10 Sideload Fluid Head with SpeedLevel & 7-Step Drag for Sachtler Tripods ((100mm) can clamp onto any 100mm bowl tripod.

Q: 9. Hi, does tis have or need a spreader?

A: The Sachtler aktiv10T Touch & Go Fluid Head with SpeedLevel & 7-Step Drag (100mm) is just the head and does not come with a Tripod or Spreader. A complete kit with the head and spreader would be https://bhpho.to/3L1RpIR

Q: 10. What is the main difference between Aktiv8 and Aktiv8"T"? Thanks.

A: The AKtiv8 and the Aktiv8 T are the same video head with different quick release plates. the T stands for Touch and Go plate. Instead of the sliding quick release plate it uses a plate that snaps into place without sliding.