The Sachtler Cine 7+7 FT MS Flowtech 100 Tripod Systemis a fluid head for film and video camcorders that features a 100mm ball for fast leveling without having to adjust the legs, and supports up to 48 lbs. This head provides two support ranges, 4.4 to 33 pounds for shooting with small and compact sized cameras, and 20 to 48.5 pounds for shooting with a medium sized cameras. The payload range is selected by using the payload boost button. The fluid head features 5.9" of balance adjustment with the sliding balance plate, and it incorporates a sideload QR mechanism.

The head also features independent horizontal and vertical drag adjustment, with each axis having seven levels of drag, plus a zero setting for no drag. The fluid head also provides 16 counterbalance settings. The counterbalance and drag settings are stepped and not variable, which makes them accurate and repeateable. The built-in illuminated bubble level confirms that your fluid head is level, and features a replaceable battery.

100mm Ball Head Supports up to 48 lb    Lightweight Dual-Stage flowtech Tripod    Mid-Level Spreader and Rubber Feet    SpeedLevel Clamp for Quick Leveling    Payload Boost Button    Height Range of Approximately 28 to 68"    16 Steps of Counterbalance    Speedbalance Technology    Touch & Go Plate    Carry Handle and Padded Bag

The sideload clamping system combines the features of a quick release plate and a sliding balance plate. This makes it easier to mount and dismount the camera from the tripod than with just a sliding baseplate system, while still being able to balance the camera on the head using the 5.9 inches of adjustment the sliding baseplate allows.

A 16-Step counterbalance ensures accurate and fast balancing of many camera systems 4 to 48 lbs.

There is a payload high and low adjustment called the boost button. This boost will offer a top heavy system a little extra control on radical pans and tilts.

This head offers very specific levels of 7 horizontal and 7 vertical drag for silky smooth pans and tilts.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I wanted to put a 100mm head, like the oconnor 2040 on the sticks that come with this kit, would I be able to?

A: Yes, the Sachtler aktiv10 flowtech 100 has a 100mm half-ball that is compatible with 100mm heads.

Q: 2. On the Tripod- What is the minimum spread width of the back two tripod feet?

A: You can spread the feet as little as you'd like but the less you spread them the less stable the Sachtler Cine 7+7 FT MS flowtech 100 Tripod System will be.

Q: 3. ANy slider adapter for this tripod like there is with the 75mm head ones?

A: there isn't a specific adapter for it but the specs state it is a 100 mm Half Ball so in theory a standard 100 mm Half Ball adapter will work

Q: 4. What is the weight capacity of the Flowtech 100 tripod? For example, will it support a Sachtler 20 S1 head and a 40lb camera?

A: The max weight the Flowtech 100 can handle is 66.1lbs. The Sachtler Video 20S1's 9 lbs plus the 40lb payload still leaves 17lbs of headroom when using the Sachtler Flowtech 100mm legs.

Q: 5. Will this tie down work with Oconnor 1030/515 fluid heads?

A: The Sachtler Tie-Down for flowtech 100 Tripod is only designed to work and be compatible with Sachtler fluid heads.

Q: 6. Will this work with the Sachtler FSB 8 Mk II head?

A: No, the Sachtler Tie-Down for flowtech 100 will only work with 100mm heads. The correct tiedown is listed below. Sachtler 75mm Tie-Down Knob for FSB 75 and FSB 75 MKII Heads BH #SA75TD

Q: 7. How does this compare to the Sachtler CF-100ENG 2CF Carbon Fiber 2-Stage Tripod Legs?

A: The Sachtler flowtech 100 MS Carbon Fiber Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader & Rubber Feet has a payload limit of 66 lb vs the 210 lb payload of the Sachtler CF-100ENG HD 2CF Carbon Fiber HD Tripod Legs. The 100 MS also has a single leg lock point vs the 2 leg lock points of the CF-100ENG. The overall leg design is different as well.

Q: 8. Will this work with a Sachtler FSB-8 fluid head?

A: It is our understanding that all recent Sachtler tie-downs are the same so this should work just fine.

Q: 9. is the mid-level spreader really worth $3000?

A: The Sachtler aktiv10 flowtech 100 Tripod System uses the Sachtler Mid-Level Carbon Fiber Spreader for the flowtech 100, which does not cost $3,000.

Q: 10. If I already have a tie-down with my Sachtler 18P, do I need to buy this if I buy the Flowtech100 or will my old tie-down work?

A: Sachtler flowtech Tripods such as BH #SA5585 come with this part included. Your old tie-down may not work, but if you are purchasing BH #SA5585 it comes in the box already.