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Sachtler Video 18 S2 Head System

User Manual for Sachtler Video 18 S2 Head System with ENG 2D Aluminum Tripod, Pan Bar & Dolly S

• Product category: Tripod Systems Sachtler
• Brand: Sachtler
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Product description

• Video 18 S2 Fluid Head Able to handle DSLR setups weighing four pounds up to ENG and digital cinema cameras weighing 40 pounds, the Sachtler Video 18 S2 Fluid Head can fit into a wide range of video productions. Sixteen steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and tilt drag, along with locks for each axis, let you easily customize the response of the Video 18 S2 to fit your application, be it studio or field production.The top of the Video 18 S2 head is dominated by a sliding balance platform which accepts Sachtler's convenient Touch & Go quick release camera plate. Once the plate is secured, the entire platform adjusts to balance your camera setup. At the front of the platform, parking spaces for 1/4"-20, 3/8"-16, and registration pin screws are available for when they are not being used. Both sides of the head feature rosette mounts for pan handles. A right-side pan handle is included with the Video 18 S2. The base of the head terminates in a 100mm bowl mount for coupling with industry standard tripods, jibs, sliders, or other grip equipment that feature 100mm bowls.
• DA-100 ENG 2D Aluminum Tripod Legs The DA-100 ENG 2D two stage, dural aluminum ENG tripod, features a 100mm / 4" bowl, tube diameter of 16mm (0.63"), and is fitted with the Sachtler quick clamping system.
  The DA-100 ENG 2D's double extension provides greater stability, allowing an extended height with a payload of 77 lb., to give enough support for today's cameras, which are in demand in the news acquisition field.
  • Dural aluminum construction with 16mm (0.63") tube diameter
  • 100mm / 4" bowl base
  • Double extension design
  • Maximum height of 59-inch
  • Quick clamping system, locks tripod legs in seconds
  • Supports up to 77 lb.
  • Built-in transport safety cord, preventing the legs from opening while in transport
  • Folding tripod handle, for comfortable carrying of tripod in horizontal position
  • for extra stability the DA-100 ENG HD 2DA is also available for a load capacity of 198 lb at a height of 61.8-inch
• Dolly S with Locks and Guards The Dolly S dolly provides smooth and stable dolly action for all 100 and 150mm tripods (except Hot-Pod, DA-100/150 Short, OB-2000/M and Cine 2000 tripods). Features fast-action foot-operated brakes, adjustable cable guards and is fitted with track locks to provide tricycle steering. A collapsed length of only 26.0" enhances portability, while the ergonomically designed carry handle is molded into the dolly's reinforced center bracket for optimum carriage strength.
• 3271 Telescopic Pan Handle (Left) The Sachtler 3271 Telescopic Pan Handle left side pan handle for for DV-12, DV-15, Caddy, Video 18/20 all versions, Video 25 Plus, Video 60 Plus, Panorama Plus, Horizon Plus, Dutch 35 and Video 18 Dutch Fluid Heads.

• Telescoping Pan Handle

• Limited 1-Year Warranty

• Limited 1-Year Warranty, Extendable to 2-Years with Product Registration

• Limited 1-Year Warranty, Extendable to 2-Years with Product Registration

• Limited 1-Year Warranty, Extendable to 2-Years with Product Registration

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Technical parameters

• Video 18 S2 Fluid Head

  Camera Plate Features	Sliding Balance Plate, Quick Release
  Camera Plate Type	Sachtler Touch & Go Plate 16
  Balance Plate Sliding Range	4.7" / 120 mm

  Base Mount	100 mm Half Ball

  Drag Control	Tilt: 7-Step Plus 0
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