List of products by brand Sachtler

For more than six decades Sachtler has been synonymous with uncompromising camera-support engineering. Born from Wendelin Sachtler’s 1958 invention of the gyro-damped head, the Bavarian company has forged a reputation for precision-machined magnesium castings, sealed drag modules that tolerate -40 °C to +60 °C, and ergonomics refined by on-set operators—not just lab technicians. Now backed by the Videndum Group’s global R&D network, the brand still manufactures in Eching, Germany, enforcing ±0.02 mm machining tolerances and 100 % torque-cycle testing on every head before it leaves the factory. This relentless quality assurance underpins thousands of broadcast trucks, rental houses and OB vans that list Sachtler as default gear.

Aktiv Fluid Heads: Speed Under Load

The award-winning aktiv family distils that heritage into the world’s fastest-to-level fluid heads. The 75 mm aktiv6 and aktiv8 support lightweight cine rigs from 0 to 8 kg, while the 100 mm aktiv14 T carries up to 16 kg / 35.3 lb yet locks level in under three seconds thanks to the SpeedLevel™ squeeze-release collar. Operators gain 15 precisely indexed counterbalance increments to centre gravity for gimbal-heavy builds, plus 7+0 pan-and-tilt drag stages using craftsman-ground steel discs for zero-stiction starts. Integrating the SpeedSwap™ base, users pop the head off the bowl and onto sliders or jib adapters without tools—shaving minutes on multi-camera live shows. Illuminated bubble levels, ±90° tilt, and a 120 mm sliding plate give the aktiv line genuine field flexibility.

Flowtech® Tripods: Carbon Fibre That Works as Fast as You Think

Pairing aktiv with flowtech® 75 aktiv or flowtech® 100 creates a support system renowned for sub-second deployment. Twin-tube designs are replaced by spreader-free, torsion--optimised carbon legs with magnetic locks: release one lever and all three stages spring open. The 75 mm variant ranges from 0.26 m (10.2 in) low-mode to 1.57 m (5 ft 1 in) eye level and carries 20 kg, yet weighs just 3.4 kg including mid-spreader. The 100 mm model accepts 30 kg / 66 lb cinema packages while collapsing to a 68 cm (26.8 in) transport length—ideal for ENG fly kits. Anti-rotation leg shells, high-grip footpads and optional ground-spreader or studio dolly interfaces make flowtech® the backbone for everything from Steadicam dock-offs to 24/7 news bureaus.

Cine Series & Ace Mk II: The Heavy and the Light

At the top end, the new Cine 20 / 30 / 50 heads answer large-sensor productions. Cine 20 (100 mm bowl) balances 2 – 22 kg rigs; Cine 30 and Cine 50 (150 mm bowls) push to 50 kg / 110 lb. Each offers 16-step SpeedBalance, 7-stage drag, rosette-mounted dual pan bars, and a 5.9 in / 150 mm sliding platform that swallows extended dovetails. Hardened steel drag rings promise repeatable diagonal moves crucial for 8K frame-accurate VFX plates. Conversely, the Ace M Mk II package gives streaming teams a 4.4 kg kit that handles mirrorless bodies up to 4 kg, with five counterbalance positions and a carry-handle aluminium tripod—perfect for remote multicam kits. Whichever line you choose, Sachtler guarantees 30-second swap-outs between weather-sealed leg sets, studio pedestals, and dolly wheels, protecting your schedule as fiercely as your sensor.