The Sachtler Video 18 S2 with ENG 2 Aluminum Tripod, Ground Spreader is a complete tripod system: a 100mm bowl fluid head on 2-stage aluminum legs, rated for 2–22 kg. The head has 16 counterbalance steps, has 7 drag steps plus a zero position, and takes Touch & Go camera plates. The legs reach 172 cm at the camera, go as low as 63 cm, fold to 89 cm, and take a ground spreader. It comes with a Video 18 S2 100mm fluid head, ENG 2 D 100mm aluminum tripod legs, a ground spreader SP 100, a padded bag ENG, and a SpeedLevel clamp.
Key Features
2–22 kg Payload
The maker's rated payload for the camera package the system carries and balances.
172 cm Working Height
It works as low as 63 cm, measured from the ground to the camera plate. Folded, it measures 89 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.
16 Steps Counterbalance
Selectable counterbalance steps match the head to the camera's weight and center of gravity.
7 Steps + 0 Drag
Selectable fluid drag steps on pan and tilt, plus a zero position for fast, free moves.
Touch & Go Quick Release
Its clamp takes Touch & Go camera plates.
2-Stage Legs
Two telescoping sections per leg extend the height range while staying rigid.
Aluminum Legs
Aluminum tubes stand up to hard use and rough handling on set and on location.
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
