Sachtler System Ace XL FT 75

This Sachtler System ACE XL with ACE XL Fluid Head and Flowtech 75 Carbon Fiber Tripod supports cameras and accessories weighing between 4.4 and 17.6 pounds, and is well suited for DSLRs, Mirrorless, and small- to medium-sized camcorders. The head features a sliding balance plate with 4.7" of adjustment to balance your camera, 8-steps of counterbalance adjustment and 3-steps plus a zero setting of independent pan and tilt drag. The sideload plate features 4.1" of travel, and this amount of adjustability combines to give you precise control of your camera on the head, and the ability to easily tune your set up on a shot-by-shot basis.

The included Flowtech legs are a lightweight set of tripod legs that can be used without a spreader. The legs support up to 44 pounds, which means they can easily handle the weight of the ACE XL Fluid Head as well as your camera and accessories. The legs extend from approximately two feet to five feet, and are extremely resistant to twisting when you pan. Additionally, each leg features a single locking lever near the top of the leg that allows you to open the leg sections to raise or lower the leg. There is room for an optional mid-level spreader, and the legs feature a magnetic locking system strong enough to hold them together during transport, but weak enough to easily release the legs when you want to set them up. The included padded carry bag is for storing or transporting the head and legs.

Ace XL Fluid Head (75mm Bowl)

The Sachtler Ace XL Fluid Head (75mm Bowl) is designed for digital cine-style cameras, supporting rigs weighing up to 17.6 pounds. This fluid head is suitable for larger DSLR and mirrorless MFT cameras, as well as pro-style cameras such as the Blackmagic URSA Mini/Pro, Canon C200/C300 Mk II, Sony FS series, and the Panasonic EVA1. The Ace XL fluid head features eight steps of counterbalance and three steps of pan and tilt drag adjustment, plus a zero drag option for pan and tilt.

Mount your camera using the Ace XL Fluid Head's sideload balancing plate with 1/4-20" screw and locating pin. With a sliding range of 4.1" this head can adapt to variously configured rigs. Additional features include a detachable, right-side pan bar and an illuminated bubble level. With an integrated flat head base, the Ace XL can be configured for shooting with a slider.

Compatible Cameras

Including but Not Limited To:
Blackmagic URSA Mini/Mini Pro
Canon C200/C300 Mk II
Sony FS series
Panasonic EVA1

Ace XL Fluid Head Features

Fluid head with 17-pound capacity suited for larger DSLR and mirrorless MFT cameras, and for pro-style digital cine cameras

Eight steps of counterbalance; three steps of pan and drag plus zero settings for disengaging the pan and tilt tension

75mm ball-based head has an integrated flat bottom useful for mounting to sliders, etc.

Additional features include a four-inch sliding plate range, 1/4"-20 camera screw, right-side pan bar and illuminated bubble level

Sachtler Flowtech 75 Features

Dual-stage, carbon fiber, 75mm bowl tripod

Weighs only 6.4 pounds but supports up to 44 pounds

The design and construction of the legs provide tremendous torsional stability. In other words, the legs resist twisting when you pan the tripod head.

The included mid-level spreader allows you to work on uneven terrain such as stairs or rocks while preventing the legs from flying apart. When using the mid-level spreader, you can use the included rubber feet to protect delicate surfaces from the tripod's foot spikes.

Each leg features a single clamping lever lock design at the top of the leg, near the 75mm bowl. This allows you to loosen all three leg sections from a single location, saving you time while reducing the wear and tear on your body as you don't have to bend down to loosen a leg lock at the bottom to lower or raise the legs.

The legs incorporate a locking mechanism that enables the legs to move completely freely, suitable when working with a spreader, or to lock at one of three angles, suitable for use when working without a spreader.

When closing the legs, there is room for the mid-level spreader to be folded up while remaining attached. The legs feature a magnetic locking system strong enough to hold them together during transport, but allows you to easily release the legs when you want to set them up.