Author Topic: Sachtler ENG 75/2 D HD  (Read 2990 times)

Eddie Draaisma

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Sachtler ENG 75/2 D HD
« on: August 24, 2015, 10:51:56 »
It seems that the Sachtler ENG 75/2 D HD ALU tripod can be bought for less money than a comparable Gitzo 5532S or 5542LS. It is lighter (3.1kg vs 3.9kg) but a little longer during transport (69cm vs 68cm and 61cm). So it seems a no-brainer to me, but I might be overlooking something.

For mounting the Burzynski head, do I need the Manfrotto 520BALLSH 75mm short half bowl or will a washer and bolt suffice??

Jakov Minić

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Re: Sachtler ENG 75/2 D HD
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2015, 13:29:07 »
I have the Manfrotto half ball, so wouldn't know exactly if the washer-bolt combination will work...

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Re: Sachtler ENG 75/2 D HD
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2015, 13:31:08 »
.....a washer and bolt suffice??
Yes it does.
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Eddie Draaisma

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Re: Sachtler ENG 75/2 D HD
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2015, 14:12:03 »
Thanks Jakov and Erik, I know now what to do  8)

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Re: Sachtler ENG 75/2 D HD
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2015, 19:02:04 »
Eddie, do you realise that you are comparing one of the biggest Gitzos with one of the smallest Sachtlers?

They are completely different animals, the ENG 75 is more like a 3 series Gitzo than a 5 series.
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Re: Sachtler ENG 75/2 D HD
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2015, 19:28:19 »
Thanks for the help Jan Anne; my guess was that the HD version is bigger than a 3-series Gitzo. I will have to take a look at one.