Sachtler 7+7 Studio II Advice

[Sean Talbott]

Hello all, getting close to buying a fluid head for my newly acquired Epic package. An Oconner setup is out of my budget range so I'm searching for the next best thing with heavy payload capabilities. Can you comment on the pro/cons and any experiences using the 7+7 studio II head? Thank you!

 

[AndreasOberg]

How big payloads?

We got the Sacthler Video S1. It can handle 18 kg easily and its not so heavy. Very flexible tripod I must say.
/Andreas

 

[Kirby Hamilton]

I own a Sachtler 18, Sachtler 20, and the 7+7 studio. !8 & 20 are my primary heads. 7+7 comes out when a teleprompter is being used. 18 & 20 are perfect for my Epic.

 

[Glen Powell]

We use a Sachtler 7+7 Cine - not sure of the differences between the two models, is one a newer version of the other? Anyway we love this head, love the side loading dovetail, love the drag; it's been a great piece of equipment for us in the studio.