Save $161 on Sachtler's Ace M fluid head & tripod, now $599 at B&H

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B&H are helping the independent filmmakers by offering a $161 reduction to the impressive Sachtler Ace M system fluid head and tripod, now offered at $599.

The Ace M system from Sachtler combines its Ace M fluid head with 75mm bowl and a two-stage aluminum tripod, one of the best video tripods, equipped with a mid-level spreader. Designed for digital cine-style cameras, the Ace M Black Edition supports rigs weighing up to 8.8 pounds. This system is also suitable for larger DSLR and mirrorless camera rigs, as well as pro-style cine cameras.

The Ace M fluid head features five steps of counterbalance and three steps of pan and tilt drag adjustment, plus a zero drag option for pan and tilt. Cameras are mounted using the slide-in balancing plate for quick locking for stable shots or quick access then you want to shoot handheld off the tripod.

With a sliding range of 4.1", this head can be adapted to a variety of rig configurations and extra features include a detachable right-side pan bar and a bubble level to make sure those horizons are level. The Ace M also features an integrated flat head base, so it can be used when shooting with a slider.

This 75mm bowl-based combo has a 30.7 to 66.5" height range, and has an integrated mid-level spreader which aids in quickly setting the tripod up on level or uneven surfaces so you can get the shot as quickly as possible while keeping everything balanced, and more importantly stable. The tripods rubber feet at the base of the two-stage legs can be removed, exposing dual spikes for extra stability outdoors or shooting in wet conditions, also an added bonus when out in the field. When you have completed shooting for the day, you can quickly collapse the Ace M Black Edition to 33" and pack it into the included padded case, making this the perfect solution for independent filmmakers that are looking for a solid solution to hold their camera rigs and improve their cinematography.

For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since his film days using a Nikon F5. He saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still, to this day, the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, the British Equestrian Writers' Association.

He is familiar with and shows great interest in 35mm, medium, and large-format photography, using products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2, shooting Street/Documentary photography as he sees it, usually in Black and White.

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