The Sachtler System 18 HotPod CF 14 combines the Video 18 S2 fluid head with a carbon-fibre HotPod tripod and pneumatic central column. It supports payloads from 2 to 22 kg and provides 16 counterbalance steps, seven horizontal and vertical drag settings, a 100 mm bowl, Touch & Go camera interfacing, and a tilt range from 90° to -70°. With the mid-level spreader, the system adjusts from 74 to 175 cm and has a 95 cm transport length.