Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Sachtler Ace Tripod

So, I walk into Filmtools looking for a DSLR monitor and there's the Sachtler Ace tripod.  It has a 75mm claw ball, takes a Manfrotto type quick release plate (which is nice when working with DSLR's) and I've been looking for a lightweight DSLR tripod.


How much and the answer is $535 bucks.  For just the head I ask?   No, head, plate, sticks, spreaders plus it comes with a bag.  I paid $13,000 for my Sachtler 30 so how can I pass up a $535 Sachtler?!!!


The Ace has 3 levels of friction plus 5 steps of counter balance.  I was working with someone who had just bought a Sachtler DSLR tripod for $1200 bucks and it doesn't have any springs.  I've used my Ace a few times and while the aluminum sticks aren't my favorite the "composite" fluid head works great... especially for $535 bucks!

http://www.sachtler-ace.com/
http://www.filmtools.com/sachtler-ace-tripod-system-1001.html

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