FSB 8 MK II

Fluid Head with Sideload Mechanism

12 Kg Load Capacity
75mm Ball for Quick Leveling
15-Step + 0 Counterbalance Adjustment
Discrete Pan/Tilt Adjustment 7-Step + 0
Innovative Illuminated Bubble Level

Code S2069-0001
Fast to work with and lightweight at only 5.72 lb, the Sachtler FSB 8 MK II Fluid Head with Sideload Mechanism supports up to 26.4 lb of camera and accessories, and with its 15-steps of counterbalance adjustment, you can tune the head to work with the lightest of cameras. The head features a 75mm ball for quick leveling, and the independent drag adjustment and tilt locks permit you to adjust and move the head with precision to tune it to match the needs of your shot.

The head allows you to tilt forward so you can tilt straight down and tilt almost straight up as well. Pan and tilt have seven independent drag settings, plus a zero setting for no drag at all. Borrowing from the aktiv system, the bubble level has been improved, not only is it illuminated, but now you can see the bubble level from the side, as well as when looking down on the head, for intuitive leveling from almost any position.
15-Step Counterbalance
The 15-step counterbalance settings let you adjust the head to neutralize the weight of cameras up to 26.4 lb, so the head remains in the position you set it and does not tilt forward of back because of the weight of your camera. This allows you to tune the head to match the weight of your cameras, allowing you to work equally well with extremely lightweight cameras as well as cameras weighing up to 26.4 lb. The zero setting provides you a completely free movement if you want.
Frictionless Leak-Proof Fluid Damping
Frictionless leak-proof fluid damping with 7 x levels of drag, for smooth pictures while panning, without jerks and vibrations. Identical across both horizontal and vertical planes, and allows complete disengagement of drag for fast panning
Quick Release
The FSB 8 MK II features Sachtler's Sideload mechanism, which allows you to pop the plate in above instead of trying to slide it in from the edge, and it boasts an exceptionally large sliding range of 4.7"

Camera Plate
Camera Plate Features Quick Release, Sliding Balance Plate
Camera Plate Type Sideload Plate S
Balance Plate Sliding Range 4.68" / 118.87 mm
Safety Lock Yes
Tripod Platform
Base Mount 75 mm Half Ball
Pan & Tilt
Drag Control Tilt: 7-Step Plus 0
Drag Type Fluid
Vertical Tilt +90° to -70°
Panning Range 360°
Independent Pan Lock Yes
Independent Tilt Lock Yes
Physical
Load Capacity 0 to 26.4 lb / 0 to 12 kg
Counter Balance Incremental 15-Step
Pan Handle Fittings 2 x Rosette
Bubble Level 1 x Illuminated
Operating Temperature -40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C
Weight 5.72 lb / 2.59 kg