The Cartoni product line expands next month with the shipment of Focus 8 & 12 in the US. These state of the art fluid heads are conservatively priced and designed for smaller and lighter cameras.
They both have the Cartoni counterbalance system in a light, compact form factor. The 12 has Euro-style quick-release plates, an illuminated level bubble, and 100mm ball base fittings. The 8 has a sliding plate that’s compatible with Sachtler Ace and Manfrotto plates and a 75mm ball base.
The Focus 8 uses a new style of sliding plate that’s compatible with Sachtler Ace and Manfrotto plates, while the 12 has a Euro-style quick-release plates.
See what the production community is saying about the Focus 8 & 12:
http://www.studiodaily.com/2015/08/cartoni-show-four-new-fluid-heads-lightweight-cameras-ibc/
http://www.tvtechnology.com/ibc/0027/cartoni-to-debut-new-focus-fluid-heads-at-ibc-2015/276823