If you’re using Arca-Swiss quick release plates and looking to modify your Sachtler FSB 6/8/10 tripod head, look no further, I’ve found a solution for you: Wildlife photographer Christof Steirer developed a custom-made plate that replaces Sachtler’s original sideload plate, and I decided to try out. Disclaimer: First off, let me say, I am not a personal friend of Christof Steirer, nor one of the company’s ambassadors. Like the other articles published on CineD, Christof Steirer, or any other brand, did not pay us to write this article. I paid for the reviewed product myself, and did not get a discount for my purchase. This review is my unbiased opinion. Christof Steirer did not modify, influence, or give input about the article before its publication. Sachtler FSB 6/8/10 tripod heads have been available for a couple of years now. Even if they were replaced by the Sachtler aktiv series, the FSB series is still part of many filmmakers’ kits. Why I use Arca-Swiss quick release plates As a filmmaker, I’m always on a quest to optimize my workflow on set and in post-production. Efficiency is critical, and I try to be as fast as possible when filming. For me, gear in general, should be a way to achieve my creative vision, so it should not slow me down or make my life more complicated. In that regard, I use Arca-Swiss plates/receiver on all my cameras, tripods, sliders, gimbal, and grip support in general. That way, I can seamlessly switch between...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 2 April, 2021