75mm head on Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod. at DVinfo.net

Owen Kilgour · September 9th, 2014, 07:56 AM

Will a 75mm head work on a Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod with an adapter like this, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1046986-REG/e_image_ei_a17_e_image_100mm_to_75mm.html ?

The Sachtler version is $200 which seems a lot.

Zexun Tan · September 9th, 2014, 10:24 AM

No reason why it won't. People will bring up that the tie-down clamp knob must be able to clear the tripod legs during fold-up etc but for a 100mm tripod I doubt that's a problem.

James Kuhn · October 1st, 2014, 10:18 AM

Owen Kilgour...I use a 100mm to 75mm adapter plate with a Sachtler FSB-8 fluid head and a Sachtler CF-100ENG HD 2 CF Carbon-Fiber Tripod. I also use the same 'adapter plate' with a Gitzo G1325, Mk II Carbon-Fiber Tripod to mount the FSB-8.

I've found all iterations of this set-up to be solid and stable.

Best regards,

J.

Owen Kilgour · October 2nd, 2014, 01:59 AM

James, thanks for the info!
Which adapter are you using?

James Kuhn · October 2nd, 2014, 10:34 AM

Owen Kilgour....I believe I purchased this kit from B&H - Sachtler Adapter 75/100 75mm Ball Base to 100mm Bowl Adapter B&H # SA3906 ■ Mfr # 3906.

It's expensive (Sachtler's name, right?), but it includes a modified Tie-down knob and bolt. The piece is well machined with precise tolerances, just like everything Sachtler makes.

I purchased the adapter with the Sachtler CF-100ENG HD 2 CF Carbon-Fiber Tripod. I didn't have a 100mm tripod head, yet, and wanted to be able to use the tripod with my Sachtler FSB-8.

It looks a little funny with the FSB-8 mounted, but it works fine.

I hope this helps.

J.

Craig Chartier · October 4th, 2014, 03:58 PM

Benro also makes a 100mm to 75mm adapter ring. might be cheaper.

Owen Kilgour · October 5th, 2014, 02:23 AM

There are several much cheaper options, i just don't have a way of verifying if they will work. Also, i may need the longer tie down bolt that comes with the Sachtler adaptor.

September 9th, 2014, 07:56 AM	#1
Owen Kilgour Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 30	75mm head on Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod. Will a 75mm head work on a Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod with an adapter like this, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1046986-REG/e_image_ei_a17_e_image_100mm_to_75mm.html ? The Sachtler version is $200 which seems a lot.

September 9th, 2014, 10:24 AM	#2
Zexun Tan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 102	Re: 75mm head on Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod. No reason why it won't. People will bring up that the tie-down clamp knob must be able to clear the tripod legs during fold-up etc but for a 100mm tripod I doubt that's a problem.

October 1st, 2014, 10:18 AM	#3
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: 75mm head on Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod. Owen Kilgour...I use a 100mm to 75mm adapter plate with a Sachtler FSB-8 fluid head and a Sachtler CF-100ENG HD 2 CF Carbon-Fiber Tripod. I also use the same 'adapter plate' with a Gitzo G1325, Mk II Carbon-Fiber Tripod to mount the FSB-8. I've found all iterations of this set-up to be solid and stable. Best regards, J.

October 2nd, 2014, 01:59 AM	#4
Owen Kilgour Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 30	Re: 75mm head on Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod. James, thanks for the info! Which adapter are you using?

October 2nd, 2014, 10:34 AM	#5
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: 75mm head on Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod. Owen Kilgour....I believe I purchased this kit from B&H - Sachtler Adapter 75/100 75mm Ball Base to 100mm Bowl Adapter B&H # SA3906 ■ Mfr # 3906. It's expensive (Sachtler's name, right?), but it includes a modified Tie-down knob and bolt. The piece is well machined with precise tolerances, just like everything Sachtler makes. I purchased the adapter with the Sachtler CF-100ENG HD 2 CF Carbon-Fiber Tripod. I didn't have a 100mm tripod head, yet, and wanted to be able to use the tripod with my Sachtler FSB-8. It looks a little funny with the FSB-8 mounted, but it works fine. I hope this helps. J.

October 4th, 2014, 03:58 PM	#6
Craig Chartier DVi Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 374	Re: 75mm head on Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod. Benro also makes a 100mm to 75mm adapter ring. might be cheaper.

October 5th, 2014, 02:23 AM	#7
Owen Kilgour Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 30	Re: 75mm head on Sachtler Eng 2 100mm tripod. There are several much cheaper options, i just don't have a way of verifying if they will work. Also, i may need the longer tie down bolt that comes with the Sachtler adaptor.