Sachtler expands the range of Aktiv fluid heads with three new models

The new aktiv10T, aktive12T and aktiv14T fluid heads become part of the Aktiv range of Sachtler (Vitec Group).

Las active10T, active 12T y active14T of 100 mm provide the advantages of speed and control of active to camera operators with heavier payloads of up to 16kg. The range active, with technology SpeedLevel y SpeedSwap, allows camera operators to mount, level and lock the head “in seconds” and quickly switch between tripod, slider or handheld shots “in an instant.”

The three new models are compatible with all 100 mm tripods. Sachtler (excepto el HotPod) y todas cuentan con la placa de cámara “Touch & Go” de Sachtler para acoplar y liberar rápidamente una cámara. Todos los cabezales active They support payloads from 0 kg, and the three new models support up to 12 kg for the aktiv10T, 14 kg for the aktiv12T and 16 kg for the aktiv14T. They all have 15 counterbalancing steps y 7 drag steps, which makes the heads adapt to contexts such as journalism, cinema or documentaries.

Barbara Jaumann, product manager at Vitec Production Solutions, appreciates Sachtler's new solutions: "With the addition of these three new fluid heads, along with our range of flowtech tripods, the world's fastest camera support systems are now available to a wider range of camera operators than ever before. Camera operators with heavier payloads can now set up faster and be more flexible. The aktiv12T and aktiv14T heads have a greater payload range and more counterweight steps than the "DV12 and Video15 heads, which they will replace in the Sachtler range."

SpeedLevel y SpeedSwap

Like the heads fluidas active of existing 75 mm, the 100 mm aktiv heads feature the exclusive technology SpeedLevel from Sachtler, which replaces bowl clamps. This allows operators to release, level and lock the head by lifting a lever. Clear confirmation that the chamber is level comes from the bubble PrismBubble illuminated, visible from both above and from the side, making leveling easy even when the camera is positioned above the operator. On the other hand, with the function SpeedSwap With the aktiv system, operators can quickly switch their camera between a tripod or slider in a matter of seconds.”

Al igual que todos los sistemas de soporte de cámara de Sachtler, el aktiv se ha probado en rangos extremos de temperatura y humedad y se ha diseñado con precisión utilizando materiales de calidad según el estándar de Sachtler, reconocido en la industria.

Los nuevos modelos de la gama active of Sachtler verán la luz a finales de enero de 2021.