Enjoy creating smooth pans and tilts while being able to quickly move your video head from tripod to tripod with the Sachtler aktiv12T Touch & Go Fluid Head with SpeedLevel & 7-Step Drag. Take advantage of the innovative SpeedLevel technology to provide almost instant mounting and leveling of your camera rig on almost any Sachtler 100mm bowl tripod. The clamp and stud SpeedLevel system saves precious time leveling your camera rig by eliminating the need to screw on a tie-down knob. Designed for larger DSLRs, mirrorless, and digital cine-style cameras, the aktiv12T supports rigs weighing 0 to 30.9 lb. This fluid head features 15 steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and tilt drag adjustment, plus zero settings for both balance and drag.

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 platforms, 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. The integrated PrismBubble level system is pressed once to illuminate the bubble level or 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 easily level the head when the legs are set at a maximum height or an awkward angle.

Compatibility

The aktiv12T fluid head is compatible with all Sachtler 100mm bowl base tripod legs, except for the HotPod

Features

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 almost any Sachtler 100mm 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

30.9 lb Capacity Fluid Head

This 30.9 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 2.8" of travel for balancing your rig, and both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera screws