The Sachtler flowtech 75 GS Carbon Fiber Tripod eschews the common single or double carbon fibre tube design and instead has redesigned the shape of the legs for improved torsional strength. The legs weigh just under 3 Kg yet they can support a payload of up to 20 Kg and extend from a minimum height of 25 Kg to a maximum height of 158 Kg when using the included ground spreader. Each leg features a single clamping lever that locks and unlocks the sections.
Each leg extends or retracts independently from the other two, and when it is detached from the spreader each leg can pivot without affecting the other legs. This is especially useful when working on rough or uneven terrain. You can remove the spreader completely and lock each leg in one of three positions, so you can work without a spreader if you wish. This enables you to spread the legs extremely wide for low shots, while the tripod legs maintain their torsional stability. The dual spikes at the end of each leg provide extra grip when working on the softer ground without the spreader.
| Head Mount Type | 75 mm Bowl |
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| Load Capacity | 44 lb / 20 kg |
| Maximum Working Height | 62.20" / 1.58 m (with Spreader) 5.02' / 1.53 m (without Spreader) |
| Minimum Working Height | 16.14" / 0.41 m (with Spreader) 10.24" / 0.26 m (without Spreader) |
| Folded Length | 27.17" / 69 cm |
| Materials | Aluminium, Carbon Fiber |
| Weight | 6.39 lb / 2.9 kg |