| 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 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.
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aktiv6
- Bowl: 75mm
- Payload: 0 - 8 kg / 0-17.6 lb
- Counterbalance steps: 15+0
- Drag setting: 3+0
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- Weight: 2.6 kg / 5.7 lb
aktiv8
- Bowl: 75mm
- Payload: 0 - 12 kg / 0 -26.5 lb
- Counterbalance steps: 15+0
- Drag setting: 7+0
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- Weight: 2.7 kg / 5.9 lb
aktiv8T
- Bowl: 75mm
- Payload: 0 - 12 kg / 0 -26.5 lb
- Counterbalance steps: 15+0
- Drag setting: 7+0
- Camera fitting: Touch & Go plate S
- Weight: 2.8 kg / 6.2 lb
aktiv10
- Bowl: 100mm
- Payload: 0 - 12 kg / 0 -26.5 lb
- Counterbalance steps: 15+0
- Drag setting: 7+0
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- Weight: 2.9 kg / 6.4 lb
System aktiv6 flowtech75 MS
- Bowl: 75mm
- Payload: 0 - 8 kg / 0-17.6 lb
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- System weight: 6.2 kg / 13.7 lb
- Height range in spreaderless mode:
23 - 170 cm / 9.0 - 66.9 in - Height range with spreader:
79 - 174 cm / 31.1 - 68.5 in
System aktiv6 flowtech75 GS
- Bowl: 75mm
- Payload: 0 - 8 kg / 0-17.6 lb
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- System weight: 6.4 kg / 14.1 lb
- Height range in spreaderless mode:
23 - 170 cm / 9.0 - 66.9 in - Height range with spreader:
56 - 176 cm / 22 - 69.3 in
System aktiv8 flowtech75 MS
- Bowl: 75mm
- Payload: 0 - 12k g / 0 -26.5 lb
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- System weight: 6.3 kg / 13.9 lb
- Height range in spreaderless mode:
23 - 170 cm / 9.0 - 66.9 in - Height range with spreader:
79 - 174 cm / 31.1 - 68.5 in
System aktiv8 flowtech75 GS
- Bowl: 75mm
- Payload: 0 - 12k g / 0 -26.5 lb
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- System weight: 6.5 kg / 14.3 lb
- Height range in spreaderless mode:
23 - 170 cm / 9.0 - 66.9 in - Height range with spreader:
56 - 176 cm / 22 - 69.3 in
System aktiv8T flowtech75 MS
- Bowl: 75mm
- Payload: 0 - 12k g / 0 -26.5 lb
- Camera fitting: Touch & Go plate S
- System weight: 6.4 kg / 14.1 lb
- Height range in spreaderless mode:
23 - 170 cm / 9.0 - 66.9 in - Height range with spreader:
79 - 174 cm / 31.1 - 68. 5in
System aktiv8T flowtech75 GS
- Bowl: 75mm
- Payload: 0 - 12k g / 0 -26.5 lb
- Camera fitting: Touch & Go plate S
- System weight: 6.6 kg / 14.5 lb
- Height range in spreaderless mode:
23 - 170 cm / 9.0 - 66.9 in - Height range with spreader:
56 - 176 cm / 22 - 69.3 in
System aktiv10 flowtech100 MS
- Bowl: 100mm
- Payload: 0 - 12k g / 0 -26.5 lb
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- System weight: 6.9 kg / 15.2 lb
- Height range in spreaderless mode:
25 - 172 cm / 9.8 - 67.7 in - Height range with spreader:
72 - 175 cm / 28.3 - 68.9 in
System aktiv10 flowtech100 GS
- Bowl: 100mm
- Payload: 0 - 12k g / 0 -26.5 lb
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- System weight: 6.8 kg / 15 lb
- Height range in spreaderless mode:
25 - 172 cm / 9.8 - 67.7 in - Height range with spreader:
58 - 178 cm / 22.8 - 70 in
System aktiv10 flowtech100
- Bowl: 100mm
- Payload: 0 - 12k g / 0 -26.5 lb
- Camera fitting: Sideload S
- System weight: 6.3 kg / 13.9 lb
- Height range in spreaderless mode:
25 - 172 cm / 9.8 - 67.7 in
aktiv 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.
| aktiv6 | aktiv8 | aktiv8T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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.
