Level up with aktiv™ |
When you have just one chance to capture the perfect shot, mount, level and lock the revolutionary aktiv™ fluid head in seconds.
Sachtler‘s unique SpeedLevel™ and SpeedSwap™ technologies deliver the fastest way to place and position your camera; adjust the level in an instant without ever taking your eye off the action; get closer to the ground than ever before for extreme low angle shots or swap between a tripod, slider, jib or even hand held without missing a beat. Capture the widest range of shots in the shortest time with aktiv.

Level up and lock your head
in an instant.
Unique SpeedLevel™ technology.
Never miss the shot. aktiv™ fluid heads feature revolutionary SpeedLevel™ technology. Release, level, and lock your head tightly into the perfect position without missing a second of action.

Visible from any height or angle
- day or night.
Innovative PrismBubble.
Clear confirmation that the camera is level comes from the illuminated PrismBubble visible from any height or angle – day or night.

Capture extreme low-angle shots right down to the ground.
Innovative streamlined mounting system.
Go lower than ever. aktiv™ and flowtech® aktiv combine to provide a flexible one tripod solution delivering the widest height range. With no bowl clamp required, aktiv™ heads allow flowtech® aktiv tripods to go flat to the ground for the perfect low-angle shot.

Switch between tripod and slider
in seconds.
Revolutionary SpeedSwap™ system.
Stay fast for ultimate creativity. aktiv™ fluid heads feature the unique SpeedSwap™ system, allowing lightning-fast camera swaps from a tripod to a slider without missing a beat. The perfect camera movement is just a SpeedSwap™ away.

Introducing
aktiv™
Discover the unique new features that make aktiv the world’s
fastest fluid head in this video tour.
SpeedSwap™ Accessories |
Switch between tripod and slider in seconds with the revolutionary SpeedSwap system.
Stay fast for ultimate creativity. All aktiv fluid heads feature the unique SpeedSwap system, allowing lightning-fast camera swaps from a tripod to a slider without missing a beat. The perfect camera movement is just a SpeedSwap away.

Adaptor aktiv
head / slider
Adaptor to mount aktivTM 75 mm fluid heads with SpeedSwapTM base on a slider with 3/8” mounting stud or any other product with 3/8” attachment.

Adaptor aktiv
slider / tripod
Adaptor to quickly mount a slider on a 75 mm or 100mm tripod with SpeedSwapTM; includes Sideload plate.

SpeedSwap™ Accessories
Overview Video
Discover the unique new features that make aktiv the world’s
fastest fluid head in this video tour.
Product Overview
aktiv™ is available as a head only or as a system with the flowtech75 aktiv tripod or the flowtech100 tripod.
Download aktiv Brochure View Systemsaktiv fluid head compatibility
aktiv fluid heads are compatible with Sachtler tripods.
To leverage the revolutionary aktiv technology the flowtech®75 tripod has been upgraded to flowtech75 aktiv.
aktiv6, aktiv8 and aktiv8T systems include the new flowtech75 aktiv tripod.
aktiv10T, aktiv12T and aktiv14T are compatible with all 100mm tripods, except HotPod.
aktiv6 | aktiv8 | aktiv8T | |
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Tripod flowtech® 75 aktiv MS (4585) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod flowtech® 75 aktiv GS (4587) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod flowtech® 75 - How to upgrade | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod 75/2 AL (S2036-0002) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod 75/2 MS AL (S2036-0003) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Speedlock75 (4588) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
ENG 75/2 D (4188) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
DA 75L (4183) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Ace tripods | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
aktiv10 | aktiv10T | aktiv12T | aktiv14T | |
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Tripod flowtech® 100 MS (5585) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod flowtech® 100 GS (5587) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod flowtech® 100 (5584) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
ENG 2 CF (5386) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
ENG 2 CF HD (5390) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Speedlock CF (5586) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Speedlock CF HD (5590) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
ENG 2D (5186) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Frequently asked questions
A range of accessories are being developed to provide compatibility with popular dolly systems. To be notified when aktiv is compatible with dolly systems, register your interest here.