SACHTLER VIDEO 20P CF

Fluid head VIDEO 20P Fluid head with carbon fiber tripod and ground-spreader

fully revised by technician – 3 months warranty

Core Technical Specifications

• Payload capacity: 5–25 kg (≈11–55 lb)

• Weight of head: ~3.5 kg (≈7.7 lb)

• Tripod interface: 100 mm bowl mount

• Tilt range: +90° / −90°

• Temperature operating range: approx. −40 °C to +60 °C (typical for Sachtler fluid heads)

Fluid Drag System

• Type: Temperature-independent fluid damping

• Pan drag: 7 stepped settings + 0 (free)

• Tilt drag: 7 stepped settings + 0 (free)

• Pan rotation: 360° continuous

• Designed to maintain constant damping regardless of temperature.

Counterbalance System

• Counterbalance: 12 stepped positions

• Spring-based system designed to balance typical ENG/EFP cameras.

• Proper counterbalance keeps the camera stationary at any tilt angle.

Camera Mounting

• Camera plate: Sachtler Touch & Go quick-release system

• Sliding balance plate: allows fore/aft adjustment to match camera center of gravity.

Typical sliding range: roughly 100–120 mm depending on plate version.

Controls and Features

• Pan bar: telescopic handle (usually right-side mounted)

• Pan brake: mechanical lock

• Tilt brake: mechanical lock

• Illuminated bubble level for leveling in low light

• Rosette mount for pan handle attachment

Typical Use Cases

• Broadcast ENG / EFP cameras

• Studio cameras with telephoto lenses

• Documentary and live production rigs

The Video 20 series became a broadcast industry standard because of its smooth stepped drag and reliability under field conditions.