Sachtler 20SB Fluid Head - Carbon Fiber Legs - Spreader/feet - Complete Tripod System

[Yousuf Abbasi]

For sale is an excellent condition Sachtler 20SB complete tripod system. It includes the Sachtler 20SB fluid head, Sachtler carbon fiber legs, Sachtler mid-level spreader, and 3x Rubber feet. The system is in amazing condition (very lightly used). This is one of the BEST tripods out there handling anywhere from small to mid to large sized cameras, it can handle capacity up to 55lbs+, and is super light weight.

System costs over $9,500. If interested, please send me your best offer to: yousuf [at] mindcraftstudios [dot] com

Asking $5600 OBO

Located in San Diego, can deliver to LA.

P.S. I also have a Sachtler Dolly S (amazing dolly for studio/flat surface environment), and a padded tripod bag. See the photos, I have the dolly attached. But it can be easily detached and then the rubber feet attached.

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Bump!

 

[Will Keir]

Yousuf, what's the difference between Sachtler and O' Connor?

O' Connor is an industry standard, but the 1030DS has some stupid drawbacks. 60 degree tilt instead of 90, stupid handle that get's in the way of sliding the Epic on and off the dovetail.

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Hey Will!
Sachtler is also an industry standard, most cinema shoots I've been to used it. I know O'Connor is popular among U.S. rental houses, although haven't seen lots of FILM projects using it. It really comes down to personal preference because both companies make extremely nice products that stand the test of time (as evident by so many old heads still being heavily used today)

Price-wise both systems are roughly similar, Sachtler slightly more expensive. As for why I would PERSONALLY choose 20SB over 1030DS:

90 degree vs. 60 degree
higher load capacity
lighter weight head
quick release system
dual handles for smoother pan/tilt
excellent german engineering
not "goofy looking" like Oconnor design (lol, sorry I couldn't resist)

 

[Will Keir]

Thanks for the thoughtful reply Yousuf.

Fluid Head-wise, is there any difference in the smoothness of the pan and tilts? Especially with long lenses (300mm) panning over far off mountain ridges?

Hey Will!
Sachtler is also an industry standard, most cinema shoots I've been to used it. I know O'Connor is popular among U.S. rental houses, although haven't seen lots of FILM projects using it. It really comes down to personal preference because both companies make extremely nice products that stand the test of time (as evident by so many old heads still being heavily used today)

Price-wise both systems are roughly similar, Sachtler slightly more expensive. As for why I would PERSONALLY choose 20SB over 1030DS:

90 degree vs. 60 degree
higher load capacity
lighter weight head
quick release system
dual handles for smoother pan/tilt
excellent german engineering
not "goofy looking" like Oconnor design (lol, sorry I couldn't resist)

 

[Will Keir]

is super light weight.

How many pounds is the head. How many with the legs?

 

[Will Keir]

This setup is 100mm ball mount?

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Yes its 100mm setup. Head weights 7.7lbs, with CF legs its another 5lbs. Hence, very mobile setup. Pans and tilts will be smooth with the lens you have, I suggest you try it out and see for yourself. Ask Tom Lowe, I believe he uses a Sachtler system and I know he experiments with all sorts of lenses, big and small. Sachtler makes products for professionals. You can set the resistance and use dual-arm for even smoother movement. SB stands for Speed Balance, thus the head technology adapts VERY quickly to different weights and balances the weights fast. Ive got a Sachtler dolly on the legs, adds even more dynamic movement to the shot (test when i first got the dolly, sorry for the lowlight: http://vimeo.com/43521536).

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

CONSIDERING ALL OFFERS

 

[Will Keir]

Swamped with work right now, wish I could make the time to test it out in SD. Would you consider renting the setup for a day in LA?

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Bump

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Price Reduction. New Price: $5900

 

[AndreasOberg]

Will. I tried both the OConnor 1030D and the Sachtler 20 S1 (it's the newest version). I liked the Sachtler more because it can hold much more weight.
The head is also smaller which will make it easier to carry. Personally I liked the OConnor 30L legs more than the sachtler that are included in the normal Sachtler 20 S1, they were just thicker.

The difference I remember between the Sachtler 20SB and the S1 is that the new S1 has a Load button that switches between load ranges so you can set it to take lighter setups as well, all the way down to 2kg. I think the SB has 10kg as minimum weight.
Sachtler 20SB is definetly one of the best options from what I have seen.
/Andreas

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Will. I tried both the OConnor 1030D and the Sachtler 20 S1 (it's the newest version). I liked the Sachtler more because it can hold much more weight.
The head is also smaller which will make it easier to carry. Personally I liked the OConnor 30L legs more than the sachtler that are included in the normal Sachtler 20 S1, they were just thicker.

The difference I remember between the Sachtler 20SB and the S1 is that the new S1 has a Load button that switches between load ranges so you can set it to take lighter setups as well, all the way down to 2kg. I think the SB has 10kg as minimum weight.
Sachtler 20SB is definetly one of the best options from what I have seen.
/Andreas

Thanks Andreas. I agree with you, I did a lot of research before I invested in a fluid head and tripod system. For me, Sachtler was an unbeatable choice. And I think whoever buys this will be both very happy with its functionality and its price.

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Sale fell through, back on market.

$5,600 OBO for the entire package.

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

SALE PENDING

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

SOLD