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Sachtler HOT-POD 10 Carbon Fiber Hot-Pod Tripod with Pneumatic Column

BH #SAHPCF10 • MFR #5385/10
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Sachtler HOT-POD 10 Carbon Fiber Hot-Pod Tripod with Pneumatic Column
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Sachtler Hot-Pod 10 Overview

The fastest tripod in the world is the HOT-POD 10 Carbon Fiber Hot-Pod Tripod with Pneumatic Column by Sachtler. It's the perfect addition to the DV-8/100 and DV 12 fluid heads. The Hot Pod's central locking system releases all three legs simultaneously at the touch of a button. The pneumatic center column easily lifts loads of up to 20-kg/44 lb to lens heights of over 2m/6.5 ft. The elevation force of the pneumatic center column is factory set and maintenance free, A change of location? You can easily carry the Hot Pod using its handle (strategically positioned at the tripod's center of gravity), or simply sling it over your shoulder using the supplied carrying strap.

Carbon fiber construction
100mm / 4" bowl base
Cine-style rotary clamping system

Sachtler Hot-Pod 10 Specs

Key Specs
Head Mount Type
100 mm Bowl
Primary Material
Carbon Fiber
Load Capacity
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Maximum Working Height
79" / 174 cm
Minimum Working Height
31.1" / 68.9 cm
Closed Length
33.5" / 85 cm
Weight
12.8 lb / 5.8 kg
Legs
Head Mount Type
100 mm Bowl
Primary Material
Carbon Fiber
Leg Lock
Rotating Locking Lever
Leg Sections
2
General
Load Capacity
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Maximum Working Height
79" / 174 cm
Center Column
Yes: Air-Cushioned, Center Brace
Max Height with Center Column Down
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Minimum Working Height
31.1" / 68.9 cm
Closed Length
33.5" / 85 cm
Bubble Level
No
Detachable Monopod
No
Spreader Support
Mid-Level
Weight
12.8 lb / 5.8 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
14.85 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
33.9 x 7.1 x 7.1"

Sachtler Hot-Pod 10 Reviews

Unique unto itself

By John David
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2016-07-27

This tripod, a longtime fav of news shooters, is a workhorse and has the ability, via its pneumatic center column, to get above the competition. With legs and center column fully extended, the camera can be positioned at roughly 8' high. This is not without a tradeoff. The manner in which the leg extensions release is tricky at first and something I always found to be a pain. The entire rig is not particularly heavy, but also not anywhere close to lightweight. Probably around the same weight as a Video 18 with 2 stage legs. Well-made. I've seen them thrown around yet last for decades. Really great at its specialty, but it is a specialty tripod. If you are not doing news / sports news / pressers where you often need to shoot over other cameras who got the better positions before you could, probably not for you.

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