Sachtler Flowtech System: 7 Reasons This Is The Best Tripod Ever

I've used pretty much every kind of tripod this world has to offer. Some really expensive, and a lot thats really cheap. The Sachtler Flowtech series with the aktiv 8 head is by far the best bang for your buck... don't believe me? check out the video
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[@sitebstudios]

This tripod is on my list for sure. Thanks for the great video!

[@FlashForwardmg]

Yeah, I’m only interested in sachtler moving forward 🙌🏾

[@fifi23o5]

@@FlashForwardmg You forgot to demonstrate how do you remove and install the head on the legs. That's one of the main features of the Aktiv System for me. I often work on a tripod and slider intercahangably. Swap is literally done in singlke digit seconds with camera levelled at the same time. Sachtler is not a low cost option, but they are in no way overpriced, their price is completely justified. Now I have Aktiv 12, but I work with a 30 year old Sachtler 18 quite ofren and it still works perfectly. Whoever is serious about this job shouldn't ''save'' money on tripod. Good tripod makes it easier to work, with less frustration and it also saves money. To me the worst possible thing is if I can't ballance the camera the way i can let it go and it will stay exactly there, same goes if the frictions behave inconsistently, but the worst are the tacky heads.

[@willbee6785]

Excellent presentation. Appreciated.

[@bradwsimmons]

loved the video man! Convinced me to get one. I use the FX6, good for this? Also I noticed it's a lot cheaper on B&H - Sachtler aktiv8 flowtech75 MS Tripod System. - do you have an affiliate link there? Maybe that is a different version from your link. Do you have the touch and go or the sideload plate, what do you think I should get? Also the ground spread or midspread on the legs? Thanks for the tips!!!!

[@FlashForwardmg]

@@bradwsimmons hey you’re going to love it! And yes your FX6 would work perfectly with it. I do not have an affiliate link with B&H just yet, working on it though. I have the sideload option with the mid level spreader. I like sideload way more… just for ease of use.

[@JimHawkins1]

Great review. Thanks.

[@leewinter28]

Very comprehensive video! I have to buy this tripod for my camera rig. What is the difference in the Activ8 and Activ8T?

[@PDXFilmmongers]

The Aktiv8 has the sideload mechanism for the plate and the 8T has the Touch and Go mechanism.

[@Isaacofarrell]

Great video!

[@FlashForwardmg]

Thank you 🙏🏾 planning on getting this tripod?

[@Isaacofarrell]

I’m curious about the head system and I think the latch looks super sick and practical. However is the head removable and able to be put on a dolly with a tie down still?

[@FlashForwardmg]

It is but you need one of the aktiv series proprietary mounts to make it all work

[@paulchiu]

THANKS FOR THIS. can you recommend a quick release plate for SONY A1 with RRS L plates?

[@ethniclove1]

Only missing an automatic self-leveling feature like the Edelkrone Pro X.

[@FlashForwardmg]

@@ethniclove1 that would be incredible

[@Alexproduction27]

great video ! just bought mine on Black Friday! btw some Music in the background while your speaking goes a long way! thanks for the info !

[@FlashForwardmg]

nice, how do you like it? and I did some with music an ppl didn't like those, I guess you can't always win LOL

[@jacek5384]

@@FlashForwardmg please no music. it's distracting only.

[@ManuelParodiRamos]

What happened with the smallrig freeblazer?

[@FlashForwardmg]

The head broke the first day I used it

[@finality4795]

these legs cost more than I paid $1450 for Sachtler FSB 6 + speedlock cf 75's (open box / new state), insanity. The speedlock 75's have same system as this one and weight almost half (2 kg vs 3.5 kg). idk m8, seems like a rip off unless you find it on a good sale

[@FlashForwardmg]

In gonna have to check that out!

[@racemode]

Take my money

[@FlashForwardmg]

lol right!

[@derwinjax]

On my list after I win the lotto.

[@mrdfwproductions]

Bro I'm just waiting..... UNTIL BLACK FRIDAY. This is a business investment cuz time is money and nothing tops Sachtler sticks.

[@FlashForwardmg]

@@mrdfwproductions that is for sure!!!👍🏾

[@AaronTothOfficial]

Not a single test shot was shown in this fucking video.

[@FlashForwardmg]

Hey thanks for the feedback, this video was more about the features I liked about it, not so much a test video.