Sachtler finally revamps Video 18 an Video 20 heads at DVinfo.net

Dan Brockett · April 28th, 2010, 07:08 PM

Sachtler showed two new revamped versions of the classic Video 18 and Video 20 heads. The main exciting thing I see is that they have "detuned" the minimum weights way down to be able to support EX1, HPX170 and even loaded DSLRs on these heads, while instigating a new boost mode that allows the maximum weight ratings all of the way up to 40 or 50 lbs.

Nice.

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Chris Soucy · April 28th, 2010, 07:59 PM

Nice!

CS

Steve Phillipps · April 29th, 2010, 02:41 AM

Wow, revolutionary! Hardly a revamp I'd say, just a new dial and a slight expansion of the payload range. Maybe they'll eventually catch up with O'Connor (and even Vinten) and get a counterbalance that goes steplessly from zero to maximum, so you could use anything from a 5D to a Panaflex.
Steve

Brian Drysdale · April 29th, 2010, 05:04 AM

It rather looks like they're doing the counterbalance in steps using that dial on the back. Being able to use the light cameras is a big plus, a quality tripod working well within it's capabilities is a delight to use.

I don't know about a Panaflex, that's very much 150mm bowl territory, but the lighter RED rigs should a possibility.

Christian Magnussen · April 29th, 2010, 05:44 PM

Want one of those badly!

With the camera market changing faster and faster it's almost scary to buy the older Video 15/18/20 heads as they have much more narrow counter balance range.

A Video20 S1 on a set of CF speedlock HD legs would be a nice kit....in the 10grand price range though, but the larger sachtlers tend to last for years.

April 28th, 2010, 07:08 PM	#1
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	Sachtler finally revamps Video 18 an Video 20 heads Sachtler showed two new revamped versions of the classic Video 18 and Video 20 heads. The main exciting thing I see is that they have "detuned" the minimum weights way down to be able to support EX1, HPX170 and even loaded DSLRs on these heads, while instigating a new boost mode that allows the maximum weight ratings all of the way up to 40 or 50 lbs. Nice. ProVideo Coalition.com: News by PVC Staff Dan Brockett

April 28th, 2010, 07:59 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,688 Images: 18	As you say, Dan......... Nice! CS

April 29th, 2010, 02:41 AM	#3
Steve Phillipps Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2,130	Wow, revolutionary! Hardly a revamp I'd say, just a new dial and a slight expansion of the payload range. Maybe they'll eventually catch up with O'Connor (and even Vinten) and get a counterbalance that goes steplessly from zero to maximum, so you could use anything from a 5D to a Panaflex. Steve

April 29th, 2010, 05:04 AM	#4
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	It rather looks like they're doing the counterbalance in steps using that dial on the back. Being able to use the light cameras is a big plus, a quality tripod working well within it's capabilities is a delight to use. I don't know about a Panaflex, that's very much 150mm bowl territory, but the lighter RED rigs should a possibility.

April 29th, 2010, 05:44 PM	#5
Christian Magnussen Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 191	Want one of those badly! With the camera market changing faster and faster it's almost scary to buy the older Video 15/18/20 heads as they have much more narrow counter balance range. A Video20 S1 on a set of CF speedlock HD legs would be a nice kit....in the 10grand price range though, but the larger sachtlers tend to last for years.