The Sachtler Cine 30 is a professional cinema fluid head engineered for demanding production environments where reliability, speed, and precision are essential.
Designed for modern fully built camera packages, the Cine 30 combines Sachtler’s SpeedBalance counterbalance system with high-precision fluid drag control, allowing operators to maintain consistent performance across a wide range of payloads.
The sideload platform makes mounting heavy, accessorised camera builds fast, secure, and repeatable — a key advantage on fast-moving commercial and TV productions where efficiency matters.
The Cine 30 is designed to support modern cinema camera configurations including:
- ARRI Alexa Mini
- ARRI Alexa 35
- ARRI Alexa Mini LF
- Sony VENICE
- RED V-Raptor
- Broadcast cine builds
- Fully rigged handheld-to-tripod transitions
- Teleprompter systems (light to mid builds)
- Long lens configurations (within payload range)
With a payload range from 3 kg to 32 kg (150mm COG), the Cine 30 sits in the professional cine class, making it suitable for medium to heavy cinema camera packages with accessories such as matte boxes, wireless video systems, onboard monitors, cine zooms, and power distribution systems.
For productions in Thailand — from Bangkok commercial sets to beach shoots in Phuket or studio work in Chiang Mai — the Cine 30 provides consistent handling across changing environments and camera setups.
It is a strong choice for productions that require cine-level performance but still value speed of setup and operational flexibility.
Key Features:
- Model: Sachtler Cine 30
- Type: Professional cine fluid head
- Bowl Size: 150mm
- Payload: 3 – 32 kg (150mm COG)
- Counterbalance System: SpeedBalance with 18 steps + boost
- Drag System: 7 + 0 fluid drag settings
- Sideload Platform: Yes (fast cine mounting system)
- Sliding Range: 15 cm
- Tilt Range: +90° / -75°
- Pan Bar: 1 × telescopic with rosette mount
- Level Bubble: Illuminated
- Camera Plate: ARRI-compatible
- Build: Lightweight cine-grade construction
Why Rent the Sachtler Cine 30?
The Cine 30 is designed for productions that need cinema-level support with faster workflow efficiency.
It delivers:
- Fast and secure sideload camera mounting
- Precise, repeatable counterbalance settings
- Smooth and controlled pan/tilt movement
- Stable performance with fully rigged cinema builds
- Reliable operation for daily production use
It is particularly effective when camera setups are changing frequently during the shoot day — making it popular on commercials, TV productions, and multi-setup film workflows.
Perfect For:
- Feature films
- TV commercials
- Broadcast production
- High-end corporate / branded content
- Documentary cinema setups
- Studio and controlled environments
- Multi-setup shooting days
- Alexa / VENICE / RED cine builds
- Lightweight-to-mid heavy camera packages
Thailand Production Advantage:
In Thailand’s fast-paced production environment — where crews often move between Bangkok studios, urban locations, and outdoor tropical conditions — the Cine 30 provides a strong balance of portability and cine-grade performance.
It is especially useful when:
- Camera builds change frequently during the day
- Speed of setup is critical
- Productions require consistent operator feel across multiple locations
- Working with international DP standards for cine support systems
Order Notes:
- Available for pickup in Bangkok
- Delivery across Thailand within 24–48 hours
- Requires 150mm bowl tripod system
- Often paired with heavy-duty cine tripods and hi-hats
- Suitable for fully accessorised cinema camera packages
- Recommended for productions transitioning from ENG to cine workflows
Technical Note for Professional Productions:
The Cine 30 is typically selected when productions require:
- Faster workflow than traditional stepped systems
- High repeatability across multiple setups
- Cine-grade stability for fully rigged cameras
- Efficient sideload operation for heavy builds
It pairs best with 150mm heavy-duty tripod systems and is commonly used for:
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- ARRI Alexa 35 studio builds
- Alexa Mini LF cine zoom packages
- Sony VENICE full production rigs
- RED cinema camera setups
- Multi-accessory commercial builds (wireless, matte box, V-lock, monitor systems)
