The sturdy and reliable ​Sachtler FSB 8 is a 75mm Fluid head that is well suited for compact HD camcorders in industrial, newsgathering and education applications. The Sachtler FSB 8 provides a 10-stage counterbalance, as well as five steps of drag (plus 0) for both tilt and pan. The fluid head is engineered with Sachtler's well-known technology, including its patented counterbalance switch mechanism, Speedbalance and Sideload technology, which allows quick mounting and unmounting of the camcorder for on-the-go assignments.

The Touch & Go system of the Sachtler ENG 75/2 D Aluminium Tripod enables fast changeover, so camera operators can go from using the tripod to shooting from the shoulder within a matter of seconds. In combination with fluid heads FSB 2 and FSB 6, this tripod system is ideal for compact HD camcorders starting from around 1 kg / 2.2 lb.

Sachtler FSB 8 / 2 MD System Technical data

• Payload: 1 - 10 kg / 2 - 22 lbs
• Weight (without cover/bag): 5.3 kg / 11.7 lbs
• Height min.: 77 cm / 30.3 in
• Height max.: 160 cm / 63.0 in
• Transport length: 84 cm / 33.1 in