What you'd use it for
Sachtler FSB 18T Mk II 100 mm Touch & Go system for payloads of up to 18 kg (39.7 lb), offered here on an ENG 2 aluminium or carbon fibre tripod, or on flowtech®100.
This FSB Mk II system blends classic functionality with modern performance, giving you the stability and control to capture the shot with confidence.
With the power to support payloads up to 18 kg (39.7 lbs) the lightweight FSB 18T Mk II 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.
FSB Mk II brings the classic features and proven ergonomics of Sachtler to smaller camera setups. With smooth drag and finely tuned counterbalance, it delivers the repeatable performance professionals rely on. The fluid head has a traditional tiedown design, and its illuminated PrismBubble gives fast, all-angle confirmation that your shot is on the level helping you set up quickly and shoot with confidence.
- Supports payloads up to 18 kg (39.7 lbs) with 15 steps of counterbalance
- 7 drag settings for fast fine adjustments
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Smooth operation. Create precision pans with smooth starts and soft stops
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Finely balanced. Delivering smooth pan-tilt fluid actions to match any camera payload from 0kg
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Always on the level. Innovative illuminated PrismBubble visible from any height, day or night
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Built for endurance. Engineered to the highest standards with tough materials and precision components
Technical data
| Fluid head |
Sachtler FSB 18T Mk II, 100 mm, Touch & Go platform, traditional tiedown |
| Payload |
Up to 18 kg (39.7 lb) |
| Counterbalance steps |
15 |
| Drag settings |
7 |
| Levelling |
Illuminated PrismBubble, fast all-angle confirmation at any height |
| ENG 2 aluminium tripod |
100 mm bowl, 16 mm tube diameter, dual extension legs with the Sachtler quick clamping system |
| ENG 2 carbon fibre tripod |
100 mm bowl, 22 mm tube diameter, dual extension legs with the Sachtler quick clamping system, lightweight and twist-resistant |
| flowtech100 tripod |
2-stage carbon fibre, quick release brakes at the top, hinge lock mechanism for deployment without a spreader, magnetic leg lock, carry handle |
| Aluminium ENG 2, ground |
FSB 18T Mk II fluid head, ENG 2 aluminium tripod, adjustable ground spreader, padded carrying bag |
| Carbon Fibre ENG 2, ground |
FSB 18T Mk II fluid head, ENG 2 carbon fibre tripod, adjustable ground spreader, padded carrying bag |
| Carbon Fibre ENG 2, mid level |
FSB 18T Mk II fluid head, ENG 2 carbon fibre tripod, adjustable mid-level spreader, rubber feet, padded carrying bag |
| flowtech100, ground |
FSB 18T Mk II fluid head, flowtech100 tripod, adjustable ground spreader, padded carrying bag |
| flowtech100, mid level |
FSB 18T Mk II fluid head, flowtech100 tripod, adjustable mid-level spreader, rubber feet, padded carrying bag |
| Head compatibility |
All Sachtler 100 mm tripods |
| Part numbers |
1481M (Aluminium ENG 2, ground), 1482M (Carbon Fibre ENG 2, ground), 1483M (Carbon Fibre ENG 2, mid level), S2089T-FTGS (flowtech100, ground), S2089T-FTMS (flowtech100, mid level) |
Options
Tripod selects the leg set. The Sachtler ENG aluminium tripod gives you optimal stability and robust performance in every environment; the aluminium design features a 100 mm bowl with tube diameter of 16 mm, and the Sachtler quick clamping system ensures the dual extension legs can be securely locked in position. The Sachtler ENG carbon fibre tripod gives you optimal stability and reliable performance in every environment; lightweight and twist-resistant, it features a 100 mm bowl with tube diameter of 22 mm. 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.
Spreader selects how the legs are braced. Ground ships with an adjustable ground spreader. Mid level ships with an adjustable mid-level spreader and rubber feet. A padded carrying bag is included either way. BFD lists five of the six combinations: the aluminium ENG 2 package is stocked with a ground spreader only, so Aluminium ENG 2 with a mid level spreader shows as unavailable. Each combination is priced separately, so check the price against the options you have selected.
Tough enough for the field, refined enough for the studio. FSB Mk II is engineered with premium materials and precision components for smooth operation in any environment. This compact and lightweight system is easy to pack and carry, and built to go wherever your work takes you, delivering performance under pressure. FSB 18T Mk II is compatible with all Sachtler 100 mm tripods.
Figures published by Sachtler.
