Sachtler Video 18 Hot Pod Tripod System Overview
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1Description
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2Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head
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3Sachtler HOT-POD 14 Carbon Fiber Hot-Pod Tripod Legs with Pneumatic Column
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4Sachtler Cover 100 II Hard Shipping Case
Set up your shot fast while enjoying the flexibility of quick leveling and pneumatic-powered height adjustment for your 4 to 48.5 lb camera package with the Sachtler Video 18 with HotPod CF 14 Tripod System. ENG and EFP crews will benefit from the easy setup and leveling of the tripod system, as well as the control over counterbalance, pan, and tilt drag for tuning the system to match your camera's weight. The included Touch & Go plate allows you to pop your camera on and off the head, while the ample balance range makes it quick to adjust your camera on the head for optimum operating balance. A hard shipping case holds the tripod setup while stored or shipped.
Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head
Able to handle DSLR setups weighing four pounds up to ENG and digital cinema cameras weighing 48.5 pounds, the Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head can fit into a wide range of video productions. Sixteen steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and tilt drag, along with locks for each axis, let you easily customize the response of the Video 18 S2 to fit your application, be it studio or field production.
The top of the Video 18 S2 head is dominated by a sliding balance platform that accepts Sachtler's convenient Touch & Go quick release camera plate. Once the plate is secured, the entire platform adjusts to balance your camera setup. At the front of the platform, parking spaces for 1/4"-20, 3/8"-16, and registration pin screws are available for when they are not being used. Both sides of the head feature rosette mounts for pan handles. A right-side pan handle is included with the Video 18 S2. The base of the head terminates in a 100mm bowl mount for coupling with industry-standard tripods, jibs, sliders, or other grip equipment that feature 100mm bowls.
Sachtler HOT-POD 14 Carbon Fiber Hot-Pod Tripod Legs with Pneumatic Column
The fastest tripod in the world is the HOT-POD 14 Carbon Fiber Hot-Pod Tripod Legs with Pneumatic Column by Sachtler. It's the perfect addition to the DV-15, Video 18 Plus and Video 18 Sensor fluid heads. The Hot Pod's central locking system releases all three legs simultaneously at the touch of a button. The pneumatic center column easily lifts loads of up to 25-kg/55 lb to lens heights of over 2m/6.5 ft. The elevation force of the pneumatic center column is factory set and maintenance free, A change of location? You can easily carry the Hot Pod using its handle (strategically positioned at the tripod's center of gravity), or simply sling it over your shoulder using the supplied carrying strap.
Carbon Fiber construction
Maximum height of 67.9-inch
Sachtler Cover 100 II Hard Shipping Case
The Sachtler Cover 100 II Shipping Case is a hard plastic case designed to ship a variety of Sachtler tripods with or without head or ball. It has an adjustable top cover with about a 3.5" leeway.
Hard shipping case with an adjustable top section
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Sachtler DV-8 with 100mm ball, DV-12, DV-15
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Sachtler Video 14 with 100mm ball, Video 15, Video 18, Video 20
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Sachtler Panorama Plus fluid heads on 100mm Long or HD tripods with spreader
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Sachtler Hot-Pod tripods
In the Box
- Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head
- Sachtler HOT-POD 14 Carbon Fiber Hot-Pod Tripod Legs with Pneumatic Column
- Sachtler Cover 100 II Hard Shipping Case
Table of Contents
- Description
- Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head
- Sachtler HOT-POD 14 Carbon Fiber Hot-Pod Tripod Legs with Pneumatic Column
- Sachtler Cover 100 II Hard Shipping Case
Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head Specs
Camera Plate
| Camera Plate Features |
Sliding Balance Plate, Quick Release |
| Camera Plate Type |
Touch & Go Plate 16 |
| Balance Plate Sliding Range |
4.7" / 120 mm |
Head
| Base Mount |
100 mm Half Ball |
| Counter Balance |
Incremental 16-Step |
| Bubble Level |
1 x Illuminated |
Pan & Tilt
| Drag Control |
Tilt: 7-Step Plus 0 |
| Vertical Tilt |
+90° to -70° |
| Panning Range |
360° |
| Independent Pan Lock |
Yes |
| Independent Tilt Lock |
Yes |
General
| Load Capacity |
4.41 to 48.5 lb / 2 to 22 kg |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C |
| Weight |
9 lb / 4.1 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
11.15 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
18 x 10.3 x 7.9" |
Sachtler HOT-POD 14 Carbon Fiber Hot-Pod Tripod Legs with Pneumatic Column Specs
General
| Head Mount Type |
100 mm Bowl |
| Maximum Working Height |
67.9" / 172.466 cm |
| Minimum Working Height |
30.9" / 78.486 cm |
| Closed Length |
33.5" / 85.09 cm |
| Materials |
Aluminum, Carbon Fiber |
| Weight |
11.9 lb / 5.4 kg |
Legs
| Leg Lock Type |
Rotating Locking Lever |
| Leg Sections |
2 |
Center Column
| Center Column Features |
Air-Cushioned, Center Brace |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
15 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
30.5 x 7.5 x 7.5" |
Sachtler Cover 100 II Hard Shipping Case Specs
| Carrying/Transport Options |
Handle |
| Type of Closure |
Strap |
| Interior Dimensions |
ø: 9.8 x L: 42.1" / ø: 25.0 x L: 107.0 cm |
| Weight |
9.3 lb / 4.2 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
12 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
42.7 x 11.5 x 11.5" |
Sachtler Video 18 Hot Pod Tripod System Reviews
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