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How to upgrade your flowtech75®

To use an aktiv6, aktiv8 or aktiv8T fluid head on an original flowtech75 tripod, owners must upgrade their flowtech75 to flowtech75 aktiv.

aktiv6, aktiv8 and aktiv8T fluid head only purchases qualify for a free upgrade via a Sachtler Service Centre or an Authorised Sachtler Service Partner. Instructions are included with the aktiv fluid head.

I have purchased an aktiv head, how do I upgrade my flowtech75 tripod?

1. Free upgrade

You will receive flowtech75 metal bowl insert and instruction card with your aktiv6, aktiv8 or aktiv8T fluid head.

2. Request

The card will direct you to a webpage form to complete and submit.

3. Shipping

You will be contacted by a Service Centre to confirm your upgrade and arrange the inbound shipment of your flowtech75 and the metal bowl insert.

4. Upgrade

We will upgrade your flowtech75 within 5 working days of receipt and ship it back to you.

How do I upgrade additional flowtech75 tripods?

To upgrade other flowtech75 tripods please contact Sachtler Service Centre or an Authorised Sachtler Service Partner for further details.

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