Sachtler Video 25 Plus FB

The Video 25 Plus FB (2501P) is a Sachtler fluid head from the Studio range, rated for 8 kg to 35 kg (17.64 lb to 77.16 lb), on a Flat Base bowl. It gives 18 steps and 7 + 0 drag settings on pan and tilt, which is what lets a shouldered camera start and stop a move without the head fighting it. Tilt runs 90° to -75°.

The camera mounts on a touch & Go plate 35 plate with 10 cm (3.94 in) of sliding range to set the centre of gravity. Sachtler supplies 2 pan bars (telescopic, Pan bar Plus) on a ⌀ 18/22/32 mm attachment. Levelling is by an illuminated level bubble. The head weighs 5.6 kg (12.35 lb) and is rated from -40°C to 60°C (-40 °F to 140 °F). In the box: Video 25 FB fluid head with two pan bars Plus and one camera plate Touch & Go plate 35.