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Key Features
- Supports 4 to 48.5 lb
- Bowl Mount: 100mm
- Counterbalance: 16-Step
- Seven Steps of Drag
Able to handle DSLR setups weighing four pounds up to ENG and digital cinema cameras weighing 48.5 pounds, the Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head can fit into a wide range of video productions. Sixteen steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and tilt drag, along with locks for each axis, let you easily customize the response of the Video 18 S2 to fit your application, be it studio or field production.
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Are a handle and plate included with this?
Are a handle and plate included with this?
Yes, this comes with both the handle and the plate.
Date published: 2020-11-08
Would this be appropriate for an ARRI Amira?
Would this be appropriate for an ARRI Amira?
Yes, this head would be appropriate for an ARRI Amira.
Date published: 2021-04-08
Can you clarify the payload range shifter (hi/lo) ...
Can you clarify the payload range shifter (hi/lo) setting? Does this give you 16 steps at the lo setting and 16 different steps at the hi setting? Effectively 32 steps total for payloads from 4 - 48.5 lbs?
The Lo or HI setting is selected based on the camera/lens/accessory payload. LO is 3.5 /1,5 kg to 29 lb / 13.1 kg. HO is 16 lb / 7.7 to 42.5 lb to 19.3 kg. There is overlap. Select an appropriate setting. Once you do that, then you have 16 steps of counterbalance.
Date published: 2021-08-06
Can a Sachtler 3981 Viewfinder Extension Adapter ...
Can a Sachtler 3981 Viewfinder Extension Adapter be added to this head?
yes, to any Video 20 head which was built after 2002
Date published: 2021-08-19
What Sachtler Legs are compatible with this head?
What Sachtler Legs are compatible with this head?
We would recommend the following 100mm legs for the Sachtler Sachtler Video 20 S1 Fluid Head. Please note to complete the kit you would need the Tripod, Spreader, and feet.
Sachtler CF-100ENG 2CF Carbon Fiber 2-Stage Tripod Legs (100mm Bowl) - Supports 88 lbs
BH #SACF1002CF
Sachtler Mid-Level Spreader for Select 100/150mm Tripod Legs
BH #SASP100OG
Sachtler Rubber Feet (Set of 3)
BH #SARF7004
Kits with head and Legs:
https://bit.ly/3uJE8AR
Date published: 2023-11-29
Is there a Video 25 head?
Is there a Video 25 head?
Yes, Sachtler makes a video 20 S1 fluid head.
Here is a link where you can review the item
Sachtler VIDEO 25 Plus Fluid Head (11-80 lb Payload)
BH #SAV25PFB • MFR #2501P
https://bhpho.to/3H2ohBH
Date published: 2022-12-02
question
Can you remove the ball mount, allowing the flat end to be attached to the 3/8 -16 of a Manfrotto slider plate?
There have been reports of the ball base being removed from Sachtler heads. However, this is not a normally recommended procedure and thus not supported by Sachtler. You proceed on your own recognizance.
Date published: 2018-08-28
question
whats the difference between this and the 20p ?ap
The principle difference between the no-longer-made 20p and the present 20 S1 is that the 20 S1 can be adjusted all the way down to 4 lbs in order to work with much lighter cameras such as DSLR's.
Date published: 2018-08-28