Able to handle DSLR setups weighing four pounds up to ENG and digital cinema cameras weighing 48.5 pounds, the Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head for Professional Filmingcan fit into a wide range of video productions. Sixteen steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and tilt drag, along with locks for each axis, let you easily customize the response of the Video 18 S2 to fit your application, be it studio or field production.

The top of the Video 18 S2 head is dominated by a sliding balance platform that accepts Sachtler's convenient Touch & Go quick release camera plate. Once the plate is secured, the entire platform adjusts to balance your camera setup. At the front of the platform, parking spaces for 1/4"-20, 3/8"-16, and registration pin screws are available for when they are not being used. Both sides of the head feature rosette mounts for pan handles. A right-side pan handle is included with the Video 18 S2. The base of the head terminates in a 100mm bowl mount for coupling with industry-standard tripods, jibs, sliders, or other grip equipment that feature 100mm bowls.

Supports 4 to 48.5 lb    Bowl Mount: 100mm    Counterbalance: 16-Step    Seven Steps of Drag    Sliding Balance Platform    L/R Pan Handle Rosettes    Illuminated Bubble Level    Touch & Go Quick Release Plate

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would this be appropriate for an ARRI Amira?

A: Yes, this head would be appropriate for an ARRI Amira.

Q: 2. Are a handle and plate included with this?

A: Yes, this comes with both the handle and the plate.

Q: 3. Is this a good enough head to handle a fully rigged out FS7 with a 70-200 zoom or cinema prime lens? Thanks

A: This has a load capacity between 2 to 20 pounds. Just as long as your rigged out camera does not go above 20 pounds it is a great choice. Keeping it below 20 pounds should be very possible with the FS7 and that lens.

Q: 4. Is this plate the same as the standard Manfrotto?

A: The Sachtler FSB 10 Fluid Head with Sideload Mechanism will accept the Manfrotto 504PLONG plate.

Q: 5. Is there an adapter for attaching a camera which already has an Arca/Swiss plate to the FSB-8 head? Or, could a QR clamp (e.g., RRS 60/80mm LR QR clamp) be mounted on the Sachtler Sideload QR Plate? Any other suggestions?

A: You could always mount something like the Sunwayfoto Arca & Manfrotto Compatible Clamp, BH #SUMAC14, to the top of this tripod. https://bhpho.to/3l0p740

Q: 6. Is an ARRI dovetail plate available for this unit?

A: You will be able to mount the Sachtler FSB 4 Fluid Head's Quick Release Plate to an ARRI Dovetail Plate.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with the OConnor C12210004 Cine HD 1-Stage Aluminum Alloy Baby Tripod? Thanks

A: BH #SAADP100C15 is the part number for the required adapter listed by Sachtler. https://bhpho.to/2XavgzK

Q: 8. Is there a Video 25 head?

A: Yes, Sachtler makes a video 20 S1 fluid head. Here is a link where you can review the item Sachtler VIDEO 25 Plus Fluid Head (11-80 lb Payload) BH #SAV25PFB • MFR #2501P https://bhpho.to/3H2ohBH

Q: 9. can the ball mount be removed from the 526 head so it may be mounted on a flat plate? If yes, how?

A: I'm afraid not. This head works on tripods that have a 100mm bowl only, you cannot convert it to a flat base option.

Q: 10. Can a Sachtler 3981 Viewfinder Extension Adapter be added to this head?

A: Yes, viewfinder extension adapter is compatible with either the Video 18 Plus and Video 20 Plus fluid tripod heads.