The aktiv8 Sideload Fluid Head uses Sachtler's SpeedLevel technology to provide almost instant mounting and leveling of your camera rig with the Flowtech 75mm tripod legs. Simply grasp the large lever on the head and pull it up to release the clamp, then press it down to lock your head in place. Partially lifting the lever allows you to quickly and easily level the head.
 
The aktiv8 supports rigs weighing up to 26.5 pounds. This 75mm ball fluid head features 15 steps of counterbalance and seven steps of pan and tilt drag adjustment, plus zero settings for both balance and drag.
 
The PrismBubble level system is pressed once to illuminate the bubble level to be illuminated or pressed twice to light up both the bubble level and the drag settings, a bonus when working in darker environments. The bubble level also has a built-in prism, enabling you to more easily level the head when the legs are at set at maximum height or an awkward angle.
 
Mount your camera using the included Sideload Plate S. With a sliding range of 4.7", this head balances quickly to accommodate variously configured rigs