FSB 8 is recommended for setups weighing up to 8kg
Sacthler who is well known for its performance , quality and durability is now the prefered tripod and head for the DSLR community. The Birdwatching photographers requires a light and durable setup which allows them to sometimes carry their equipment deep into forest or where ever their birds subjects are located. There, they are required to set up their equipments as swiftly and quietly as possible in order not to disturb the subject
With a recommended max payload of 6kg, the FSB 6 should be the prefered system for those with euipments weighing below 6kg
. The Sacthler FSB 6 and FSB 8 with 10 stage SpeedBlance and SideLock allows the user to balance their camera and lens along with optimal height adjustment in a fraction of the time that other tripod manufacturer have to offer. The FSB 6 and FSB 8 comes with a 75mm bowl which incorporates a flat bottom allows tripods with a flat base be used. Though uncommon, any setup above 8kg would require the DV 12 fluid head as shown in the picture below.
Do feel free to bring over your camera and setup to test the fluid head’s payload as they usually are able to take more than the recommended weight.
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