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Key Features
- 26.5 lb Capacity Fluid Drag Head
- 75mm Half Ball
- SpeedSwap Clamp-Style Base
- SpeedLevel Technology
The aktiv8 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 documentary, news, and corporate productions, the aktiv8 supports rigs weighing up to 26.5 pounds. This 75mm ball fluid head features 15 steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and tilt drag adjustment, plus zero settings for both balance and drag.
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To attach this to a Dana Dolly, do I need the ...
To attach this to a Dana Dolly, do I need the 'Dana Dolly 75mm Adapter for Sachtler aktiv6, 8 & 8T' (BH #DAKTIV75A) OR 'Sachtler aktiv Bowl Connector for 75mm Tripod (V2)' (B&H # SAABC75V2)?
To attach this to the Dana Dolly you will need the 75mm adapter for Sachtler aktiv6, 8 & 8T (#DAKTIV75A). You don't need the Sachtler aktiv Bowl Connector because one comes with the aktiv8 head.
Date published: 2022-06-12
Can this go frictionless on the horizontal?
Can this go frictionless on the horizontal?
yes, you can set it to "0"
Date published: 2024-05-07
I read some of the reviews. They were saying that ...
I read some of the reviews. They were saying that the panning have issue with high resistance. Is it true that the bowl base will not be able to keep up with the resistance applied at the highest ?
This should not be the case if properly installed and balanced within its load capacity.
Date published: 2021-11-23
Can this be mounted to a Gitzo 75mm bowl adapter ...
Can this be mounted to a Gitzo 75mm bowl adapter on a Gitzo 5 series tripod?
no, currently aktiv does not work with Gitzo tripods. Sachtler is working on a range of accessories to make aktiv compatible with other brands
Date published: 2021-02-22
Is the aktiv8 head compatible with VCT style ...
Is the aktiv8 head compatible with VCT style quick plates?
The sideload system is really great, especially with a fully rigged up camera. The "Touch&o" system requires a propriety (and expensive) plate, so I don't recommend that. I presume you could easily use this with a VCT system, as there is a flat surface on the bottom of the bowl. That said, look into the "speed swap" system that could also attach to a VCT system. I need a VCT system for my shoulder rig, so this is important to me.
Date published: 2021-02-17
Is this compatible with the original flowtech ...
Is this compatible with the original flowtech legs?
aktiv works best with the flowtech75 aktiv. Sachtler is offering a free upgrade to existing flowtech75 owners who purchase an aktiv6 or aktiv8 head. More info about the upgrade process is available on sachtler.com under the various aktiv heads.
Date published: 2021-04-21
Is the aktiv8 head compatible with Manfrotto ...
Is the aktiv8 head compatible with Manfrotto 501PL plates?
It is not. This is not compatible with 501PL style heads.
Date published: 2023-03-09
Is it possible to convert an activ8 to an activ8T ...
Is it possible to convert an activ8 to an activ8T and vice versa?
It is not possible to change the plate style of an Sachtler Aktiv head from Side Load to Touch and Go. However, You could add an adapter like the following to add a Touch and Go plate style to a side load head. https://bhpho.to/39qGwSK
Date published: 2024-11-07