Sachtler Video 18p Tripod

Sachtler tripods have earned their reputation through years of reliable use on productions around the world. The Video 18 head delivers exceptionally smooth pan and tilt movements, with adjustable drag and counterbalance allowing you to fine-tune the feel of the head to suit everything from lightweight mirrorless cameras through to fully built-up cinema rigs.

Our Sachtler and Miller tripod systems are supplied with mid-level spreaders, which offer a significant advantage over traditional ground spreaders. Because they don't rely on flat ground, they're much quicker to set up on uneven terrain, steps, woodland, gravel or location work where perfectly level surfaces simply don't exist. This makes them a favourite for documentary crews, outside broadcasts and location filming.

The Video 18 is equally at home supporting cameras such as the Sony FX9Sony PXW-FX9The Sony PXW-FX9 (Sony FX9) builds on the success of the popular PXW-FS7, with all the familiar features and setup of the FS7, but with a fantastic 6K Full frame sensor, giving improved image quality, shallower depth of field, and incredible low-light capabilities within the same popular and familiar, ergonomically-des... or Arri Alexa Mini , or more lightweight such as the FX5Sony PXW-FX5Coming Soon. The new camera from Sony expected to revolutionise the market. Expected early August 2026. or FX3Sony ILME FX3The FX3 is the baby brother to the popular PXW-FX6 – sitting nicely in the range between the FX6 and the A7S iii, and still with a Full Frame sensor. More lightweight than the FX6, but with more options (including full audio box with 2x XLR inputs) than the A7S. Records to CFExpress cards (1x 160gb and 1x 80gb ‘Type... (and plenty of options in between), providing the stability needed for long lenses, matte boxes, follow focus systems and fully accessorised camera builds. Despite its impressive payload capacity, it's still practical enough for crews working on location who need a tripod that balances strength with portability.

If you're looking for a tripod system that simply works, the Sachtler Video 18 remains one of the industry's most trusted choices. Its smooth operation, robust construction and proven reliability are why it's still found on productions of every size, from one-person documentary shoots to major television and feature film sets.

A very similar tripod to this is also the Miller Compass 25Miller Compass 25 TripodThe Miller Compass 25 is a professional fluid head tripod designed for cameras weighing between 4kg and 14kg. Trusted throughout the film and broadcast industry, it's a dependable choice for everything from documentaries and corporate productions to television and cinema camera packages. , which has less maximum payload but similar operation and features.

If you wanted a little extra payload or heavier duty legs, then check out the Sachtler Video 20Sachtler Video 20p Tripod (120x 30x 31mm)The Sachtler Video 20 is a professional fluid head tripod system designed for medium to heavy camera packages, with a payload range of approximately 5kg to 28kg. Building on the hugely successful Video 18, it offers greater payload capacity while retaining the smooth operation and reliability that have made Sachtler tr...  and Video 25.

We also stock the OConnor 2560  for full film rig setups, but they are Moy fitting and very different in operation.

If you have any queries about which tripod type is best for your set up, please feel free to get in touch and our team will happily advise the most suitable tripod for you.