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 MK2, Master 30 Pan Bar w/Attachment

Cartoni Telescopic Handle and Attachment for Master Mk2 Fluid Head (Aluminum)

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.

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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 40-Maxima 40 Pan Bar w/Attachment

Rubber Telescopic Pan bar plus attachment for Maxima 40 & Master 40 Fluid Head

Master MK II Head, standard sliding camera plate, 2 pan bars

In Broadcast and Studio configuration the new CARTONI Master MKII head covers the needs of sophisticated video shooters from 3 kg (7 lbs) to 30 kg (66 lbs).

With a low center of gravity configuration such as with Teleprompter, Master 30 holds 40 kg (88 lbs).

An exceptional new fluid module in both pan and tilt modes ensures smooth movements, with perfect starts and stops, the drag system allows a wide variety from almost freewheeling in fast action movements to maximum resistance for perfect long focal shoots.

Counterbalance performs perfect balance at any angle from 0 to +/- 90 degrees.

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

The head comes equipped with dual telescopic pan bars, illuminated spirit level and digital readouts for drag control and counterbalance settings.

FOCUS 12 Fluid Head assembled with 1 handle, 2 stages carbon fiber ENG Tripod Smart Stop SDS, Smart Lock mid-level Spreader and rubber feet. This System includes a soft bag.

Smart Deployment Series (SDS)

The SDS system expands on the famous SMART STOP two stage/single lever tripod technology with the addition of new SMART LOCK mid-level spreader, featuring a patented “no-bind” mechanism for quick spread and collapse capability. Combined, these Smart-features create the most intelligent and fastest deployed tripod in the industry.

The FOCUS 12 Fluid Head is the ideal support for the latest cameras weighing from 0 to 12 Kg (26 lbs). Extremely compact and lightweight, the 12 features a continuously variable fluid damping system on both pan and tilt movements and a unprecedented patented variable counterbalance which brings its range of use to cover all existing ENG cameras.

The 12 Fluid Head comes equipped with a quick release Euro-style sliding camera plate, illuminated spirit level and orientable pan bar. Its tilt angle is +/- 90° with perfect response throughout the entire tilt range.

FOCUS 12 interfaces with all 100mm bowl base tripods and supports. The extreme ruggedness and versatility together with the superior quality/price ratio make the FOCUS 12 the best possible support for News operators and videographers.

FOCUS 22 Fluid Head assembled with 1 handle, 2 stages aluminum ENG Tripod Smart Stop SDS, Smart Lock mid-level Spreader and rubber feet. This System includes a soft bag.

Smart Deployment Series (SDS)

The SDS system expands on the famous SMART STOP two stage/single lever tripod technology with the addition of new SMART LOCK mid-level spreader, featuring a patented “no-bind” mechanism for quick spread and collapse capability.

Combined, these Smart-features create the most intelligent and fastest deployed tripod in the industry.

The new FOCUS 22 is specifically designed to support the wide variety of new ENG cameras, so compact yet so fully accessorized, featuring the patented CARTONI “wing” continuously adjustable counterbalance.

With its broad range of payloads – 3 kg (6.5 lbs) to 22 kg (48.5 lbs) - The 22 aims to become the ideal partner for all news gathering and outdoor shooting jobs.

Rugged but easy to operate the new Fluid Head has all the ergonomic settings at the right place. Fluid drag in both pan and tilt feature the distinctive renowned CARTONI patented infinitely adjustable labyrinth system.

Positive locks, wide range sliding platform incorporating the European style quick release plate, a switchable illuminated spitit level completes the operating specs.

FOCUS 22, weighs only 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) thanks to the extensive use of extremely lightweight magnesium alloys.

The 22 interfaces with all 100 mm bowl base tripods.