Maxima 30 Head, standard cine style sliding plate, pan bar, 90° front pan bar

The MAXIMA 30 Flat Base Fluid Head from Cartoni includes all the advantages of the Cartoni MAXIMA Fluid Head, but in a compact size. The pan and tilt fluid movements are smooth with progression, going from almost freewheeling to an extremely consistent maximum drag. The wing counterbalance will assist any camera with payloads ranging from 7 to 66 lb with a smooth response throughout the entire ±90° range and can reach up to 88 lb at 100mm CG.

For ease of use, the digital read-out indicates counterbalance, pan and tilt fluid settings at a glance. The head also features an illuminated bubble level. To make the MAXIMA 30 user friendly, the pan and tilt brakes are both placed on the left side of the head, as well as the camera plate latch, which can be activated with one hand to disengage the safety lock and free the camera plate completely.

The camera plate stage accepts all industry standard plates as ARRI, RED, and more, with a sliding run of 140mm. It also features four rosettes attachment for pan bars. The standard configuration comes with right telescopic pan bar and a left front pan handle.

Maxima 40 Head for cine style with cine style sliding plate, pan bar, short handle

CARTONI introduces Maxima 40, an innovative compact design Fluid Action Head featuring an amazingly smooth patented counterbalance system. The Maxima 40 is the ideal support for all fully equipped Film Cameras and sophisticated broadcast packages.

The Maxima 40 controls, knobs and levers, are ergonomically placed to ensure camera operators complete ease-of-use in any situation, whether in the studio, location or during outside broadcasts while drag and counterbalance steps are monitored on a digital display.

Payload capacity goes from zero (0) to 40 Kg (88 lbs) with a perfect balance throughout the entire 180° tilt range.
The specifically designed continuous Fluid Drag System performs from almost freewheeling to extremely consistent drag for maximum versatility.

The large sliding camera plate is compatible with Arri and O'Connor slides for increased versatility and ease.
Extremely rugged and precise, the Maxima 40 is meant to become the ultimate industry standard.

Focus 22 FB/150 mm Broadcast Head

This latest version of  FOCUS 22 fluid head equipped with both a flat base and a 150mm bowl. The head’s dual design is compatible  for broadcast on both 4-Bolt FB and 150mm bowl pedestals and tripods for added stability. The 2 in 1 combination makes it ideal for rental houses and broadcast production environments that employ a variety of camera and support systems.

Master MKII Head (broadcast), standard sliding camera plate,  2 pan bars

The new Master MKII is the ultimate CARTONI Fluid Head designed most specifically for HD applications, Film, ENG & EFP camera systems.

The MKII counterbalances very light cameras from 3 Kg (6.6 lbs) all the way to 35 Kg (77 lbs) making the MKII suitable from the smallest HDV camera to fully loaded RED, Alexa, F65, C300 (etc) cameras with all of the trimmings.

This new Cartoni counterbalance system is an evolution of the patented Cartoni “Wing” system and allows a perfect performance throughout the +/- 90 tilt range, with perfect stops at any angle.

The frictionless variable fluid modules perform a wide variety of fluid drag for the best smooth and precise movement in any shooting situation.

All operating knobs and levers are conveniently located and easy to reach with a special care for user-friendly ergonomics.

The Master MKII comes equipped with one telescopic pan bar, standard quick release sliding camera plate, (EuroStyle plate optional) illuminated spirit level and digital readouts for drag and counterbalance settings.

The MKII has a flat Mitchell standard base and an available 150mm bowl converter to make the MKII suitable for all leg options and Dollies.

Master 40 Broadcast Head

The Master 4 with Dovetail wedge plate 2 pan bars is the ideal support for Broadcast Camera configurations up to 40 kg (88lbs). It features an amazingly smooth patented counterbalance system and the superb thin plates fluid drag.

The Master 40 controls, knobs and levers, are ergonomically placed to ensure camera operators complete ease-of-use in any situation, whether in the studio, location or during outside broadcasts while drag and counterbalance systems are monitored on a digital display.

Payload capacity goes from zero (0) to 40 Kg (88 lbs) with a perfect balance throughout the entire 180° tilt range.
The specifically designed continuous Fluid Drag System performs from almost freewheeling to extremely consistent drag for maximum versatility.

It features a V wedge plate for box lenses interface, installed on a wide sliding platform for perfect centering of the Camera.

Extremely rugged and precise, the Master 40 is meant to become the ultimate industry standard.

Master 65 Head, Dovetail plate, telescopic left pan bar, short right pan bar

Designed to support camera weights from 20 Kg (44 lbs) to 65 Kg (143 lbs), the new Master 65 is ideal for outdoor Broadcast with bulky boxed lenses.

It combines a wide range of counterbalance capabilities, performing prefect balance at any tilt angle with a new Cartoni Fluid drag system based on silicon film. The new drag ensures almost freewheeling at its minimum up to consistent drag for smooth and slow movements with long focal lengths.

This rugged Head comes equipped with the standard Dovetail platform on a large sliding platform. The micrometric movements of the slide are operated by a handy crank placed under the slide.

All settings are ergonomic and placed in the right positions. Pan Bars are compatible with the Vinten attachment. Master 65 comes equipped with a digital readout for counterbalance reference and illuminated spirit bubble.

The Master 65 flat base interfaces with Mitchel mount tripods, Pedestals and other supports via 4 bolts fixing system, 2 ¾” castle-nut or a M12 threaded central knob.

Magnum Head, Dovetail plate, telescopic left an bar, short right pan bar

Designed to support fully decked Studio and OB cameras equipped with long boxed lenses, 7 inch viewfinder or large teleprompter, the Magnum is an extremely compact fluid head incorporating a patented counterbalance system as well as an advanced fluid damping module.

Manufactured with an extensive use of ultra-strong aluminium alloy, the Magnum provides for outstandingly precise movements and consistently high drag output.

The unique patented counterbalance system is ideally suited to operate with cameras featuring a high centre of gravity and weighing from 40 to 95 Kg (88 – 209 lbs). Cameras within this range can be perfectly balanced through the entire 130° tilt angle.

Calibrated with a variable adjustment connected to a digital readout display, the counterbalance operating knob is conveniently located on the side of the head. The frictionless fluid damping modules also feature a patented design which provides for extraordinary performances over an extended temperature range, with smooth and precise movements together with a linear response in any critical environment.

The continuously variable fluid control knobs located on sides of the head have an innovative flip folding design , are easy to reach and are connected to a digital readout which allows the cameraman for a quick set-up even in low light conditions. The effective control brakes on both, pan and tilt mode are located on the front left side of the control panel and can be operated with a single hand. Two threaded holes for the teleprompter tubes are provided on the front of the sliding platform.

The Magnum interfaces directly with any Mitchell flat base Heady Duty Tripod and can be easily mounted on top of all existing Pedestals featuring the 4-hole bores. The wedge camera plate has an ergonomic quick release and a wide range of centering slide for micrometric balance setting.

100mm base Jibo arm incl: lightweight shipping case with wheels.(Weights and tripod not included)

The new portable 3 section CARTONI JIBO is designed to be one of the most versatile and cost effective lightweight Jibs, carrying up to 20 kg (44 lbs) and fits into a practical lightweight case on wheels.

The JIBO‘s innovative unique feature of the 3 easy mounting sections provides fast and easy operational flexibility and can be assembled or disassembled in less than 3 minutes.

JIBO adds the benefit of diagonal tracking and elevation to the traditional pan and tilt movement of a standard Fluid Head.

This new lightweight Jib weighs only 15 Kg (33 lbs) and folds down to 1.20 meter (47") in length and allows shooting from absolute ground level to 2 meters (78") in height, with a maximum extension of 172cm( 67”9.

The rear part of the arm, which holds the counterweights, is extendible to provide for accurate camera balance; the typical counterweight kit is 25 kg of rubberized gym weights. The front telescopic arm permits the CARTONI JIBO to work in a wide variety of shooting positions or requirements, The fluid head supporting the camera can be positioned in several different positions as under-slung, side-ways, etc.

The T-bar accessory is available for remote control set up and allows to install controls for camera and zoom.

JIBO interfaces with any 100mm bowl base tripod and for heavier set-ups a Mitchell base adapter is available .

Another unique feature is the horizontal lock for safer set-up operation.

The JIBO’s standard configuration includes, a 100mm bowl base head attachment with multiple orientation, left to right and on/under and 2 spirit levels.

K102 JibO SDS includes a fluid module base

The new portable 3 section CARTONI JIBO is designed to be one of the most versatile and cost effective lightweight Jibs, carrying up to 20 kg (44 lbs) and fits into a practical lightweight case on wheels.

The JIBO‘s innovative unique feature of the 3 easy mounting sections provides fast and easy operational flexibility and can be assembled or disassembled in less than 3 minutes. JIBO adds the benefit of diagonal tracking and elevation to the traditional pan and tilt movement of a standard Fluid Head. This new lightweight Jib weighs only 15 Kg (33 lbs) and folds down to 1.20 meter (47") in length and allows shooting from absolute ground level to 2 meters (78") in height, with a maximum extension of 172cm( 67”9.

The rear part of the arm, which holds the counterweights, is extendible to provide for accurate camera balance; the typical counterweight kit is 25 kg of rubberized gym weights. The front telescopic arm permits the CARTONI JIBO to work in a wide variety of shooting positions or requirements, The fluid head supporting the camera can be positioned in several different positions as under-slung, side-ways, etc. The T-bar accessory is available for remote control set up and allows to install controls for camera and zoom. JIBO interfaces with any 100mm bowl base tripod and for heavier set-ups a Mitchell base adapter is available. Another unique feature is the horizontal lock for safer set-up operation. The JIBO’s standard configuration includes, a 100mm bowl base head attachment with multiple orientation, left to right and on/under and 2 spirit levels.

Lambda 10 with Pan Bar and Counterweights for Telescopic Handle, 100mm BB (supports up to 22 lbs.)

As the entry-level member of the CARTONI Nodal Heads the LAMBDA 10 replicates all the features of the classic LAMBDA for a perfect Camera setting at any angle.

Two patented Fluid 3 steps modules smoothly assist all Pan and Tilt movements. The LAMBDA 10 can be mounted on any 100mm bowl Tripod or base and is ideal for underslung use on Jib arms, Cranes, as well as for table top work or medical documentaries. The LAMBDA 10 matches perfectly with the CARTONI JibO.

Lambda 25 Head with Cine Style Plate, 1ea. Pan Bar and Short Handle (supports up to 55 Lbs)

The innovative lightweight LAMBDA 25 represents the ideal solution for Cameras up the 25 kg (55 lbs).

LAMBDA 25 inherits all the classic LAMBDA features with the addition of pan and tilt pierced rotation axis to allow the cable passage and a no limit multiple 360 rotation.

The patented CARTONI Fluid drag system is continuous on both axis.

The LAMBDA 25 Head can be mounted on any classic support as Tripods or Dollies or used in underslung position from Cranes, Jib arms and Dollies.