Sachtler has announced three new fluid tripod heads. They fall under the new Cine Series banner, with three models appearing at launch. There’s the Cine 20 (buy here), the Cine 30 (buy here) and the heavy-duty Cine 50 (buy here).
Each of the three heads is designed for a different type of filmmaker with different demands. From smaller mirrorless rigs with cages, monitors and gadgets to the ARRI Alexa, Sachtler’s Cine Series has you all covered.
Sachtler Cine 20
I’m putting this one first and on its own because it’s probably the one most applicable to users on here as it fits in a 100mm bowl head. While on the large side, with many users still preferring less expensive 75mm bowl head tripods, 100mm isn’t out reach.
The Sachtler Cine 20 fits in a 100mm bowl head and offers a load capacity of 2-22kg. This is a very wide range, covering everything from a basic mirrorless camera, (large) lens, microphone, etc. up to a fully decked out rig with an external monitor, V-Mount batteries, video and audio transmitters and receivers… The works.
Naturally, Sachtler suggests this head go with the Sachtler Flowtech 100 carbon fibre legs. Of course, it should work just fine on any set of sticks with a 100mm bowl on top – including those from Sachtler’s sister companies, Vinten, OConnor and Manfrotto.
That being said, Sachtler does make some great tripod legs, so they’re worth looking into. Remember that time we dunked one in the Dead Sea?
Sachtler Cine 30 & Cine 50
These two are going together here as they’re both 150mm bowl heads. These are substantial heads for substantial cameras. The Cine 30 has a load capacity of 3-32kg, which is a pretty significant increase over the Cine 20.
It still allows the user of smaller (relatively speaking) rigs with mirrorless cameras, while also covering larger, heavier camera setups. It’s a nice transition head for those who make use of both types of cameras.
The Cine 50, on the other hand, is pretty much only for huge cameras. With a load capacity of 10-50kg, you’ll struggle to meet the minimum requirements for this one with a mirrorless rig. It’s an absolute monster, designed for very heavy, high-end cinema and broadcast cameras.
Sachtler Cine Series Specs
Cine 20Cine 30Cine 50
Bowl size100mm150mm150mm
Payload2-22kg (4-48lb)3-32kg (7-71lb)10-50kg (22-110lb)
SpeedBalance steps161818
Pan and Tilt drag7 steps7 steps9 steps
Sideload platformYesYesYes
Front pan bar rosetteYesYesYes
Price and Availability
The Sachtler Cine 20 is available to pre-order now for $6,650. The Sachtler Cine 30 is available as a special order for $11,305, and the Sachtler Cine 50 is available also as a special order for $14,012.50. It is also available in various packages with and without tripod legs throughout the world.
