The Tripod System Video 60 + OB 2000 from Sachtler pairs the Video 60 FB fluid head with the heavy-duty, single-stage OB 2000 aluminum tripod with mid-level spreader. This system offers stable support for large camera rigs weighing up to 143 lb. Features include frictionless damping, 18-step counterbalance, a wedge camera plate, and an 8.3 to 58" height adjustment range.
The Sachtler OB-2000 Aluminum Tripod Legs (Flat Base and Mitchell) with Mid-Level Spreader is the tripod for heavy cameras. The single stage, heavy duty, dural aluminum, flat base tripod has a built-in stabilizer, which can hold a hand crank column and lock it into place. Rotating rubber feet are built into the tripod legs. The built-in bubble and tripod leg scaling provide simple and precise leveling. The OB 2000 supports all common flat base heads, including Mitchell video fittings, which do not require an adapter. With a tube diameter of 35mm / 1.4", it enables the OB 2000 to take a load capacity up to 140 kg / 309 lb.
The Video 60 Plus with a weight of 8.4 kg /18.5 lb is extremely lightweight for an EFP fluid head. Even the flat base OB and studio model is only 9.4 kg / 21 lb. With a 150mm / 5.9" center of gravity height, it easily supports weights up to 65 kg /145 lb. Due to it's ergonomic, robust, squeeze-proof design, which ensures safe operation in any position.
The Video 60 Plus displays an 18 step counterbalance which can be adjusted easily and safely in 9 stages with the well known Sachtler dial. Fine-tuning is achieved via a half step function, which can either be engaged or disengaged. And for even more precise adjustment the balance plate has a sliding range of up to 115mm / 4.5", and up to 120mm / 4.7" for the studio version. This allows you to safely balance the camera at any tilt angle.
The Video 60 Plus fluid head has a modular design, allowing you to change it for different applications. Various configuration options are available like; 150mm Ball Base with the Touch & Go quick release system and camera plate 35 wedge or Flat Base with the V-shaped wedge plate, or you can even mount it on a Mitchell Mount base.
All you need to do is slip the camera into position, engage the mechanism, and the camera is locked firmly in place, when finished just disengage the latch and go. When you set up the camera for the next shot you still have all the original settings. Also features a safety lock lever that prevents inadvertent disengagement of the camera latch.
-40°F to +140°F, and works without friction. Shoot wherever you want, from torrid heat to cold climates.