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Description
Sachtler aktiv8 Touch & Go Fluid HeadThe SpeedLevel technology replaces the traditional head screw and tie down design with a strong clamp built into the head bowl and a stud component that clamps onto your tripod bowl or other mounting platform, such as a slider. Simply grasp the large lever on the head and pull it up to release the clamp, then press it down to lock your head in place. Partially lifting the lever allows you to quickly and easily level the head. When used with a
The SpeedLevel technology replaces the traditional head screw and tie-down design with a strong clamp built into the head bowl and a stud component that clamps onto your tripod bowl or other mounting platform, such as a slider. Simply grasp the large lever on the head and pull it up to release the clamp, then press it down to lock your head in place. Partially lifting the lever allows you to quickly and easily level the head.When used with a separately available flowtech tripod, the activ8T enables you to spread the legs flat, getting as low to the ground as your head can without a tie-down knob getting in the way. You can also now mount your head directly onto a slider using a separately available aktiv system stud that screws onto support systems with a 3/8"-16 threaded stud.
The PrismBubble level system is pressed once to illuminate the bubble level to be illuminated or pressed twice to light up both the bubble level and the drag settings, a boon when working in darker environments. The bubble level also has a built-in prism, enabling you to more easily level the head when the legs are at set at maximum height or an awkward angle.
Mount your camera using the aktiv8T Touch & Go plate with both 1/4-20" and 3/8"-16 camera screws. A sliding range of 2.4" helps the head to quickly balance variously configured rigs. The Sachtler aktiv8T head also features a detachable pan bar that can be mounted onto the rosettes on either the right or left side of the head.
aktiv Fluid Head Compatibility
The aktiv6 and aktiv8 fluid heads are compatible with Sachtler 75mm tripods (flowtech 75 aktiv, Tripod 75/2 AL, SpeedLock 75, ENG 75/2 D, DA 75L)
SpeedLevel Technology
Use the large integrated lever to quickly mount, level, and lock the head on your tripod or other base; lift up to release, lift partially to level, and press down to lock the head firmly in place
SpeedSwap Base
Centered around a metal stud, the SpeedSwap base clamps onto any 75mm bowl tripod or to the separately available slider base; additional bases can be purchased separately to fit a second tripod, dolly, or slider
PrismBubble Level
The illuminated PrismBubble is visible from any height or angle, saving you time when leveling at higher or lower positions
26.5 lb Capacity Fluid Head
This 26.5 lb capacity fluid head is suited for larger DSLRs, mirrorless MFT cameras, and pro-style digital cine cameras
Stepped Counterbalance and Drag
15 steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and drag plus zero settings for free spins and tilts
Touch & Go Plate
The Touch & Go platform provides quick camera mounting with 2.4" of travel for balancing your rig and both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera screws
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★★★★★ 5
Amazing purchase, so happy with it
Color: 3. Weathered Grey, Color: 3. Weathered Grey
Amazing purchase, it’s so beautiful, I love it so much! Been working from home, and had to turn my kitchen table into a table/work desk hybrid. I was sick of all the clutter on it, so I got this shelf and it worked like a charm. It’s so pretty, great quality, and the PERFECT SIZE. I bolted it into the wall right above my table and it’s really sturdy. The materials and design are beautiful and very high quality (especially for the reasonable price- I could see home stores charging $100 for this, easy). My only complaint is that they didn’t drill pilot holes in the wood planks, so screwing in the metal side pieces was a little annoying... I don’t think it would be possible without at least an electric screwdriver (or drill). Other than that, installing it was fine and now I love it so much. I’m tempted to get more for the other rooms in my apartment- it’s really the perfect shelf. It’s super multi-functional for organization/storage and decor + very affordable for the superior quality and appearance.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Easy way to have homemade looking storage/display!
Color: 1. Carbonized Black, Color: 1. Carbonized Black
I wanted something that didn't look cookie cutter, like I bought it at Home Depot. This is very high quality and the perfect size for any small spot that you want to highlight. The quality is excellent. It has a real rustic vibe. I couldn’t wait to find it the perfect “home” in my apartment.
It's sturdy enough to hold a bunch of big books without bowing and can just be wiped down. It was really easy to put up without much trouble.
This shelf looks great!
UPDATE: PICTURE OF FINISHED PROJECT! Adorable!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Great for plants
Color: 1. Carbonized Black, Color: 1. Carbonized Black
I gave this a 4 on easy to install and sturdiness because I wasn’t able to actually drill it into the wall because of the way my apartment wall is, not this product, so I cannot speak much on those 2 fields.
However, this has found a lovely home on top of my bedroom’s radiator and it works great for my plants! It stands up straight on it’s own and I only need to place it on the radiator and do not need to tie/drill it to something else to keep it standing up. Would recommend for someone looking for a cute shelf on a counter top as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020
★★★★★ 4
Light, sturdy when assembled, and just a simple elegant piece.
I have a guest bath that I have remodeled, and I wanted something understated and still elegant enough to go with my very pretty bathroom. I opted to not have a medicine cabinet put in when the house was built and have only used the under-sink cabinet for my needs. The bathroom has all new off-white paint, new oval mirror which is tiltable, new lights, new really beautiful larger cabinet, and it's all in brushed nickel. I did purchase 2 of these units and so far, have only received the "all" black. The other is black metal with white shelves. I am not sure which one I will be putting in the bathroom as yet until I see the white one that should be here any day now. Looking forward to it. It's exactly the right size, metal is very light but nice, the wood shelves are nice but there are no pre-drilled holes so you will have to figure that out and looks very easy to hang with the 4 holes in the metal parts. I believe it's a great buy for us! I will be using it for face cloths, extra hand towels, a candle or 2, a small tray for jewelry, and a picture and plant. Good to go!!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Too expensive but I love it anyway
Color: 1. Carbonized Black
Way too expensive for the quality of the "wood" but I love the way it looks and it holds all my plants 🪴
Holds securely against the wall when installed properly.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
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