What you'd use it for
Sachtler aktiv™ 100 mm system with flowtech®100 tripod for payloads of up to 18 kg (39.7 lbs), with unique SpeedLevel™ and SpeedSwap™ technology.
Revolutionise the way you work with an aktiv™ flowtech® system. Combining the fluid head built for speed with the world's fastest tripod, this system delivers ultra-rapid deployment with maximum versatility.
With the power to support payloads up to 18 kg (39.7 lbs) the lightweight aktiv18T offers 15 steps of counterbalance, allowing you to finely match your camera rig and quickly dial in balance time after time. 7 steps of Sachtler drag ensure smooth movement at all speeds and in any environment, while the Touch & Go platform allows one-handed mounting of the camera into a preset position, so you're always ready to capture the next shot. The T in aktiv18T denotes that Touch & Go platform. All aktiv™ fluid heads feature revolutionary SpeedLevel™ technology. Release, level, and lock your head tightly into the perfect position without missing a second of action. Clear confirmation that the camera is level comes from the illuminated PrismBubble visible from any height or angle, day or night.
The 2-stage carbon fibre flowtech® tripod has unique quick release brakes at the top which can be deployed and adjusted in an instant, and a versatile hinge lock mechanism that allows it to be deployed without a spreader for ultra-low and high shots. Its ergonomic design makes the tripod comfortable to carry, on your shoulder or with the carry handle, and the legs are held together by a magnetic lock for transportation. A padded carrying bag completes the package.
Go lower than ever. aktiv and flowtech combine to provide a flexible one tripod solution delivering the widest height range. With no bowl clamp required, aktiv18T allows the flowtech100 tripod to go flat to the ground for the perfect low-angle shot.
Technical data
| Fluid head |
Sachtler aktiv18T with Touch & Go, SpeedLevel and SpeedSwap |
| Tripod |
flowtech100, 2-stage carbon fibre |
| Payload |
Up to 18 kg (39.7 lbs) |
| Counterbalance steps |
15 |
| Drag settings |
7 |
| Levelling |
SpeedLevel, with illuminated PrismBubble visible from any height or angle |
| Mid level spreader system |
aktiv18T fluid head, flowtech100 tripod, adjustable mid-level spreader, rubber feet, padded carrying bag |
| Ground spreader system |
aktiv18T fluid head, flowtech100 tripod, adjustable ground spreader, padded carrying bag |
| Head compatibility |
All Sachtler 100 mm tripods, except HotPod |
| Part numbers |
S2088T-FTMS (mid level), S2088T-FTGS (ground) |
Options
Both configurations carry the same aktiv18T fluid head on the same flowtech100 tripod, so the Spreader selector is the only choice to make. Mid level, part number S2088T-FTMS, ships with an adjustable mid-level spreader and rubber feet. Ground, part number S2088T-FTGS, ships with an adjustable ground spreader. A padded carrying bag is included either way. The two are priced differently, so check the price against the option you have selected.
Both aktiv and flowtech are precision engineered with quality materials to surpass Sachtler's stringent performance targets. Tested in the most punishing environments, this is a premium system engineered to be ready for anything. Capture the widest range of shots in the shortest time with aktiv and flowtech.
Figures published by Sachtler.