Sachtler Video 18 S2 with flowtech 100 Tripod, Mid-Level Spreader

Sachtler sells complete fluid-head-and-leg systems that pair a chosen head with matched legs and the appropriate spreader and bag, simplifying purchasing for documentary, broadcast, and cinema buyers. The flowtech 75 and flowtech 100 systems pair an Aktiv or FSB head with the company's quick-deploy carbon fiber legs, while the Cine and DA systems pair larger fluid heads with heavier 100mm or 150mm bowl legs for studio and cinema payloads. System kits are typically cataloged by payload range — from roughly 0–8 kg for ENG work up through 30+ kg for cinema setups — to help buyers match capacity to camera and accessory weight.

The system approach reflects Sachtler's long-standing positioning as a vertically integrated tripod manufacturer. Rather than presenting heads and legs as independent purchases, the catalog leads with the complete kit, with the head, legs, spreader, and carry bag pre-matched. This simplifies dealer presentations and rental-house procurement, where a "Sachtler kit" is a recognized line item. Within the broader Vitec Group, Sachtler systems sit alongside Vinten broadcast systems and OConnor cinema heads — the three brands occupy adjacent niches in field, studio, and cinema support. System kits also remain the company's primary route to bundling the SpeedLevel Clamp and other ecosystem accessories.