aktiv8
Sachtler aktiv8 fluid head Sideload with SpeedLevel and SpeedSwap technology
This Sachtler aktiv™ 75 mm fluid head for payloads of up to 12 kg (26.5 lbs.), with unique SpeedLevel™ technology, can be levelled in seconds giving you time to get the perfect shot in documentary, corporate or news applications. The SpeedSwap™ system delivers the fastest way to switch between tripod and slider in seconds giving you ultimate flexibility.
Product Highlights
- Level and lock your head in an instant without missing a second of action
Unique SpeedLevel technology. - Visible from any height or angle - day or night.
Innovative PrismBubble. - Capture extreme low angle shots right down to the ground.
Innovative streamlined mounting system. - Switch between tripod and slider in seconds.
Revolutionary SpeedSwap system. - Create moving stories, whatever the weather.
Performance tested to the extreme.
Tripod 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.
- You can find a list of all compatible tripods on the compatibility section on this page.
SAC_aktiv-manual.pdf
SAC_aktiv8-Fluid-Head_One_Sheet_DE.pdf
SAC_aktiv8-Fluid-Head_One_Sheet_EN.pdf
SAC_aktiv8-Fluid-Head_One_Sheet_ES.pdf
SAC_aktiv8-Fluid-Head_One_Sheet_FR.pdf
aktiv fluid heads are designed to work with Sachtler tripods. We are engineering a range of accessories designed to make aktiv fluid heads compatible with other accessories.
aktiv6, aktiv8 and aktiv8T can be combined with most Sachtler 75 mm tripods:
aktiv6 | aktiv8 | aktiv8T | |
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Tripod flowtech® 75 aktiv MS | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod flowtech® 75 aktiv GS | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod flowtech® 75 - How to upgrade | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod 75/2 AL | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Tripod 75/2 MS AL | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Speedlock75 (4588) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
ENG 75/2 D (4188) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
DA 75L (4183) | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Ace tripods | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
- aktiv8 fluid head with one pan bar DV 75 and one camera plate Sideload plate S
- flowtech75 metal bowl insert (to upgrade flowtech75 tripods for optimum performance with aktiv fluid heads) and Service Centres flowtech upgrade instructions.