Sachtler Flowtech 75 MS Carbon Fiber Tripod System with Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head

Sachtler Flowtech 75 MS Carbon Fiber Tripod System with Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head

The Flowtech 75 MS Carbon Fiber Tripod System with Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head from Sachtler pairs the Ace XL fluid head and the carbon fiber Flowtech 75 tripod legs with a mid-level spreader. This kit offers a 17.6 lb load capacity for midsized camera rigs, as well as a balancing camera plate, 9-step + 0 counterbalance, and 3-step + 0 pan/tilt drag. Carry the system with the included handle and bag for easy transport to the set.

The Sachtler Ace XL Mark II Fluid Head is designed to facilitate smooth pan and tilt movements with your cine-style camera configurations thanks to its 17.6 lb load capacity. The fluid head can be secured to 75mm bowl mount tripods. It has 9 + 0 steps of counterbalance and 3 + 0 steps of pan/tilt drag adjustment. A total tilt range of +90° to -75° allows for intuitive framing of your shots.

Mount your camera using the slide-in balancing plate with a 1/4"-20 screw and locating pin. With a sliding range of 4.1", this head can adapt to any rig configuration. Additional features include a detachable pan bar and an illuminated bubble level. An integrated flat head base allows the Ace XL Mark II to be mounted onto a slider.

The Sachtler Flowtech 75 MS Carbon Fiber Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader and Rubber Feet eschews the common single or double carbon fiber tube design and instead has redesigned the shape of the legs for improved torsional strength. The legs work weigh just under 7 pounds yet they can support a payload of up to 44 pounds, and extend from a minimum height of 24" to a maximum height of 61" when using the included removable mid-level spreader. Each leg features a single clamping lever that locks and unlocks the sections.

Each leg extends or retracts independently from the other two, and when it is detached from the spreader each leg can pivot without affecting the other legs. This is especially useful when working on rough or uneven terrain. You can remove the spreader completely and lock each leg in one of three positions, so you can work without a spreader if you wish. This enables you to spread the legs extremely wide for low shots, while the tripod legs maintain their torsional stability. The dual spikes at the end of each leg provide extra grip when working on softer ground, and you can snap rubber feet onto the dual spikes for better grip when working on hard or delicate surfaces.

Sachtler Ace XL MKII Tripod System Specs

Head

Camera Mounting 1/4"-20 Screw (Quick Release w/ Sliding Balance Plate)

Head Type Fluid Head

Base Mount Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Female (75 mm Half Ball via Included Adapter)

Counter Balance Incremental 9-Step Plus 0

Dimensions Camera Plate: 5.5 x 2" / 140.00 x 50.00 mm

Pan & Tilt

Drag Control Yes

Vertical Tilt +90° to -75°

General

Load Capacity 17.6 lb / 8 kg

Bubble Level Yes (Illuminated)

Weight 3.7 lb / 1.7 kg

Legs

Head Mount Type 75 mm Bowl

Primary Material Carbon Fiber

Leg Lock Flip Lock

Leg Sections 3

Independent Leg Spread Yes

Leg Positions 3 Positions

Foot Features Removable, Spiked

General

Load Capacity 44.1 lb / 20 kg

Maximum Working Height 60.24" / 153 cm

Center Column No

Max Height without Center Column 60.2" / 153 cm

Minimum Working Height 10.2" / 26 cm

Closed Length 26.8" / 68 cm

Bubble Level No

Detachable Monopod No

Spreader Support Mid-Level (Included)

Weight 6.4 lb / 2.9 kg