Alternative sticks for Sachtler Ace Head

Barbara Jaumann · March 11th, 2013, 02:55 AM

Then, look at the price point. A set of sticks and a head, with "Sachtler" stamped all over, for $500 plus change?

Even a half wit would have to know that, as the opposition isn't in the habit of studding their kit with diamonds or finishing them in gold foil, anyone buying an ACE is buying into a shed load of design and operational compromises, just on the basis of price

Hi Chris,

The "buying into a shed load of design and operational compromises..." needs an answer. We got lots of feedback from Ace user. They are all impressed how much functionallity they get at this price point. We would not have launched a product with design and operational compromises. It is a Sachtler product and people can/will expect a head with high functionality. The Sachtler 75 mm tripods all have the advantage of being very compact and lightweight.

Barbara

Garrett Low · March 11th, 2013, 06:50 AM

Thanks Barbara. I thought the specs looked the same but wasn't sure if the minimum weight would be the same. I'll take a look at what complete systems you have for the DV10 SB.

James Kuhn · March 11th, 2013, 11:56 AM

Thanks, Barbara! You are a "stand-up" lady. We'll be doing business again.

Best regards,

J.

James Kuhn · March 17th, 2013, 10:46 PM

Boy! Do I know how to shut-down a conversation, or what? I'm beginning to get a complex. : )

Regards,

J.

Sarah Abbott · May 4th, 2016, 08:16 PM

Hi there,

Hope this hasn't already been covered, but I have Manfrotto 535 sticks that I'd like to put a Sachtler Ace L video head on. Do you know if this combination would work? (In terms of fit in the bowl and also tripod legs being able to close properly)?

Thanks.

David Dixon · May 4th, 2016, 09:36 PM

I don't have the Ace L, but the 535 legs were a big improvement for my Ace M. They are sturdier, have less kickback on pans, go both higher and lower, etc. Is the L the same as the M only with CF legs? Unless the L has a much larger level adjustment knob than the M (and they look very similar in the photos) it should fit just fine.

Terence Morris · November 24th, 2016, 02:04 AM

Does anyone know if it is possible to buy only the Ace L head (Canada/US) and not as a kit with the tripod? Can't seem to find a seller. I'd like to pair it with Manfrotto 535 sticks. Thanks.

March 11th, 2013, 02:55 AM	#16
Barbara Jaumann Vitec Group Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Munich Posts: 23	Re: Alternative sticks for Sachtler Ace Head Then, look at the price point. A set of sticks and a head, with "Sachtler" stamped all over, for $500 plus change? Even a half wit would have to know that, as the opposition isn't in the habit of studding their kit with diamonds or finishing them in gold foil, anyone buying an ACE is buying into a shed load of design and operational compromises, just on the basis of price Hi Chris, The "buying into a shed load of design and operational compromises..." needs an answer. We got lots of feedback from Ace user. They are all impressed how much functionallity they get at this price point. We would not have launched a product with design and operational compromises. It is a Sachtler product and people can/will expect a head with high functionality. The Sachtler 75 mm tripods all have the advantage of being very compact and lightweight. Barbara

March 11th, 2013, 06:50 AM	#17
Garrett Low Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 1,774	Re: Alternative sticks for Sachtler Ace Head Thanks Barbara. I thought the specs looked the same but wasn't sure if the minimum weight would be the same. I'll take a look at what complete systems you have for the DV10 SB. __________________ Garrett Low www.GLowMediaProductions.com

March 11th, 2013, 11:56 AM	#18
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Alternative sticks for Sachtler Ace Head Thanks, Barbara! You are a "stand-up" lady. We'll be doing business again. Best regards, J.

March 17th, 2013, 10:46 PM	#19
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Alternative sticks for Sachtler Ace Head Boy! Do I know how to shut-down a conversation, or what? I'm beginning to get a complex. : ) Regards, J.

May 4th, 2016, 08:16 PM	#20
Sarah Abbott Tourist Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Re: Alternative sticks for Sachtler Ace Head Hi there, Hope this hasn't already been covered, but I have Manfrotto 535 sticks that I'd like to put a Sachtler Ace L video head on. Do you know if this combination would work? (In terms of fit in the bowl and also tripod legs being able to close properly)? Thanks.

May 4th, 2016, 09:36 PM	#21
David Dixon Major Player Join Date: May 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 495	Re: Alternative sticks for Sachtler Ace Head I don't have the Ace L, but the 535 legs were a big improvement for my Ace M. They are sturdier, have less kickback on pans, go both higher and lower, etc. Is the L the same as the M only with CF legs? Unless the L has a much larger level adjustment knob than the M (and they look very similar in the photos) it should fit just fine.

November 24th, 2016, 02:04 AM	#22
Terence Morris Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 131	Re: Alternative sticks for Sachtler Ace Head Does anyone know if it is possible to buy only the Ace L head (Canada/US) and not as a kit with the tripod? Can't seem to find a seller. I'd like to pair it with Manfrotto 535 sticks. Thanks.