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Key Features
- 17.6 lb Load Capacity
- 4.1" Sliding Plate Range
- 9-Step + 0 Counterbalance
- 3-Step + 0 Pan/Tilt Drag
The Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head is designed to facilitate smooth pan and tilt movements with your cine-style camera configurations thanks to its 17.6 lb load capacity. The fluid head can be secured to 75mm bowl mount tripods. It has 9 + 0 steps of counterbalance and 3 + 0 steps of pan/tilt drag adjustment. A total tilt range of +90° to -75° allows for intuitive framing of your shots.
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Does this head come with a mounting plate?
Does this head come with a mounting plate?
Yes, the Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head comes with one quick-release plate (mounting plate).
Date published: 2024-09-03
Could you please tell me if the resistance levels ...
Could you please tell me if the resistance levels for pan and tilt are the same as on the Sachtler XL, or are they stronger?
The Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head's (75mm Bowl) drag resistance levels are the same strength as they were on the Sachtler Ace XL Fluid Head (75mm Bowl), BH #SAS21500004.
Date published: 2025-09-25
If you remove the locating pin from the plate, is ...
If you remove the locating pin from the plate, is there a way to stop the screw from falling out when you take the plate off?
The screw on the plate of the Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head (75mm Bowl) will not fall out with the locating pin removed as the threads of the screw are wider than the screw slot, except at the back of the plate screw slot.
Date published: 2024-11-18
What are the key differences between the original ...
What are the key differences between the original and this Mark II?
The Sachtler ACE XL is considered a more modern refresh and the specs are very similar to the Ace XL, Both the ACE XL and the ACE XL MK II have an illuminated level bubble. The Ace XL has 8 steps of counterbalance and the ACE XL Mk II offers 9 steps.
17.6 lb Load Capacity
4.1″ Sliding Plate Range
9-Step + 0 Counterbalance
3-Step + 0 Pan/Tilt Drag
+90° to -75° Tilt Range
75mm Bowl Diameter
Date published: 2024-04-08
can you snap in the plate?
can you snap in the plate?
No, the Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head (75mm Bowl) uses a slide in camera plate, it will not be able to snap into the mount.
Date published: 2024-04-16
Can I attach a second pan bar?
Can I attach a second pan bar?
No, the Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head (75 mm Bowl) does not allow you to attach a second pan bar to the head. It will only work with a single pan bar.
Date published: 2025-11-12
Can you side load the plate into the tripod head?
Can you side load the plate into the tripod head?
No, the Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head (75mm Bowl) has a slide in plate and cannot be sideloaded.
Date published: 2026-01-02
Is a manfrotto plate compatible with this head?
Is a manfrotto plate compatible with this head?
Yes, Manfrotto 501 or 504 tripod plates are compatible with Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head.
Date published: 2026-01-25