The Sachtler aktiv10 with flowtech 100 Tripod, Ground Spreader is a complete tripod system: a 100mm bowl fluid head on 2-stage carbon fiber legs, rated for 0–12 kg. The head has 15 counterbalance steps plus a zero position, has 7 drag steps plus a zero position, and takes Manfrotto 501PL-style plates. The legs reach 176 cm at the camera, go as low as 60 cm, fold to 87 cm, release every leg with one control at the top, and take a ground spreader. It comes with an aktiv10 sideload 100mm fluid head, flowtech 100 carbon fiber tripod legs with ground spreader, an aktiv bowl connector 100 mm V2, a carry handle flowtech, rotating, and a padded bag ENG.
Key Features
0–12 kg Payload
The maker's rated payload for the camera package the system carries and balances.
176 cm Working Height
It works as low as 60 cm, measured from the ground to the camera plate. Folded, it measures 87 cm end to end, for transport and storage.
100mm Bowl
The head sits in a 100mm bowl, so it levels on the legs and swaps for any other 100mm-bowl head.
15 Steps + 0 Counterbalance
Selectable counterbalance steps, plus a zero position, match the head to the camera's weight.
7 Steps + 0 Drag
Selectable fluid drag steps on pan and tilt, plus a zero position for fast, free moves.
Manfrotto 500 Series Quick Release
Takes Manfrotto 501PL-style camera plates, which slide in from the side and lock.
2-Stage Legs
Two telescoping sections per leg extend the height range while staying rigid.
Carbon Fiber Legs
Carbon fiber tubes keep the legs light to carry and damp vibration in the shot.
Ground Spreader
A ground spreader braces the feet and keeps the legs steady on smooth floors.
+90°/-70° Tilt
Illuminated Bubble Level
The bubble level is lit, so the head can be leveled in low light.
-40°C to 60°C Operating Range