Macville
Well-known member
I have a Sachtler Video 18 II head for sale. I bought it in 2006 and have been using it as my main head until recently when I upgraded to a new head. It's flown many different cameras, including the Sony EX-3, Canon 5D/7D, RED One, and RED Epic, and I've used it on national projects with talent like Ludacris and Dolly Parton.
Mechanically it's in excellent shape. All pan/tilt fluid drag cartridges (drag settings) engage and work smoothly. I have taken great care to not switch drag settings while the head is moving as so to not damage the cartridges. Both counterbalance settings engage and work as they should. The Pan/Tilt locks work perfectly. Top sliding balance plate works perfectly. Bubble level works fine.
Cosmetically it has scratches on it from normal use. The textured finish has mostly worn off in certain places like in the front where you would put your hands on the head to help operate with. Someone before me scratched also "Ten 6" on the side of the top sliding plate (see photos below) Other than those things, it's been fairly well taken care of.
The only things that are missing off it is: the quick release safety latch (which was never a problem to me because of how strong the QR spring is), a small "C" pin that keeps the tie down knob and bowl washer together (though it pretty much stays together without it), and half the pan drag setting label. The latch is $15.55 from Sachtler and the label is $5.55 if you really want it. The C pin can be found at homedepot for under $1.
Comes with a pan handle, new quick release plate, and new 3/8" camera screw.
Asking $1700 + actual shipping costs (email me with your zipcode and I can give an accurate quote) Will also consider reasonable offers.
See photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62963414@N00/sets/72157633306668718/
Message me with any questions you might have.
Mechanically it's in excellent shape. All pan/tilt fluid drag cartridges (drag settings) engage and work smoothly. I have taken great care to not switch drag settings while the head is moving as so to not damage the cartridges. Both counterbalance settings engage and work as they should. The Pan/Tilt locks work perfectly. Top sliding balance plate works perfectly. Bubble level works fine.
Cosmetically it has scratches on it from normal use. The textured finish has mostly worn off in certain places like in the front where you would put your hands on the head to help operate with. Someone before me scratched also "Ten 6" on the side of the top sliding plate (see photos below) Other than those things, it's been fairly well taken care of.
The only things that are missing off it is: the quick release safety latch (which was never a problem to me because of how strong the QR spring is), a small "C" pin that keeps the tie down knob and bowl washer together (though it pretty much stays together without it), and half the pan drag setting label. The latch is $15.55 from Sachtler and the label is $5.55 if you really want it. The C pin can be found at homedepot for under $1.
Comes with a pan handle, new quick release plate, and new 3/8" camera screw.
Asking $1700 + actual shipping costs (email me with your zipcode and I can give an accurate quote) Will also consider reasonable offers.
See photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62963414@N00/sets/72157633306668718/
Message me with any questions you might have.
