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

The Flowtech 75 GS 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 ground 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 GS Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ground Spreader 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 weigh just under 7 pounds yet they can support a payload of up to 44 pounds and extend from a minimum height of 10" to a maximum height of 62.2" when using the included ground 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 without the spreader. An attachment point and carry handle are included.

The design and construction of the legs provide tremendous torsional stability. In other words, the legs resist twisting when you pan the tripod head.

The included ground spreader snaps easily onto the dual-spiked feet using a combination elastic and lever attachment system. The rubber feet are removable from the spreader and can be attached directly to the dual spiked feet of the legs for operation on hard/delicate surfaces without the spreader.

Each leg features a single clamping lever lock design at the top of the leg, near the 75mm bowl. This allows you to loosen all three leg sections from a single location, saving you time while reducing the wear and tear on your body as you don't have to bend down to loosen a leg lock at the bottom to lower or raise the legs.