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The fluid head built for speed

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.

EXPLORE THE AKTIV RANGE

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.

SpeedSwap™ Overview

Discover the unique new features that make aktiv the world’s fastest fluid head in this video tour.

Adaptor aktiv head / slider

Adaptor to mount aktiv™ 75 mm fluid heads with SpeedSwap™ base on a slider with

Product Details

Adaptor aktiv slider / tripod

Adaptor to quickly mount a slider on a 75 mm or 100mm tripod with SpeedSwap™; includes Sideload plate.

Product Details

Touch & Go VS Sideload

What’s the difference and which would work better for your setup?

aktiv™ Product Range

aktiv™ is available as a head only or as a system with the
flowtech75 aktiv tripod or the flowtech100 tripod.

Sideload Fluid Heads

Touch & Go Fluid Heads

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.
aktiv10T, aktiv12T and aktiv14T are compatible with all 100mm tripods, except HotPod.

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 aktiv10T aktiv12T aktiv14T
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

Which Sachtler 75mm tripods is aktiv™ compatible with?

aktiv6, aktiv8 and aktiv8T fluid heads are compatible with Sachtler Speedlock 75, Tripod 75/2 AL, ENG 75/2 D, DA 75 L, Ace and flowtech75 aktiv tripods.

Which Sachtler 100mm tripods is aktiv™ compatible with?

Sachtler aktiv 100 mm fluid heads are compatible with all Sachtler 100 mm tripods except HotPod.

Which Sachtler 150mm tripods is aktiv™ compatible with?

Sachtler aktiv is available with a 75mm and 100mm bowl and therefore not compatible with any 150mm tripods.

Should I upgrade my flowtech75?

Only if you are using it with an aktiv6, aktiv8 or aktiv8T fluid head. Find out how to upgrade your flowtech75.

Is aktiv™ compatible with dolly systems such as Dana Dolly, Kessler Shuttle Dolly or Prosup Tango?

A range of accessories are being developed to provide compatibility with popular dolly systems.

Which other brands of tripod does the aktiv™ work with?

aktiv fluid heads are designed to work with Sachtler tripods.

Are camera plates and pan bars compatible with FSB versions?

Yes, aktiv uses the same pan bars and camera plates as the FSB heads.

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