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  • The compact geared head smaller, lighter in weight and equally efficient is the formula of the future. The ARRIHEAD 2 is a successful product. With an equal equipment range and operating convenience, it is 8 cm shorter and approximately 4 kg's lighter than the large ARRIHEAD. With this design, the ARRIHEAD 2 is an ideal production tripod head not only for 35 mm cameras, but also for 16 mm filming. * Tilt Angle +/- 30 degrees w/o wedgeplate. +/- 90 degrees with wedgeplate * Wedgeplate increments are 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 degrees. * Camera Mounting Sliding base for ARRI quick-release bridgeplate and other touch and go systems.Egearing is optional availble.
  • This head is the flagship of O'Connor's Ultimate range of fluid head and features OConnor's stepless, ultra-smooth pan & tilt fluid drag specifically designed for film style shooting.Designed to give you the ultimate control and stability for film style shooting. With it's famous features the 2575C has become the standard for film cameras. Featuring O'Connor's patented sinusoidal counterbalance system for true, accurate balance at any point in the tilt range. Add to this OConnor's stepless, ultra-smooth pan & tilt fluid drag, and you've got the best of all possible combinations.
  • The LAMBDA is a NODAL SWING HEAD ideally for smaller until heavy cameras fully equipped with long lenses, mattebox and extra large film magazines.Providing a high level of operational flexibility, this Fluid Head can be easily fitted to a wide range of supports including tripods, dollies, cranes and camera cars. The mounting can be inverted in under-slung position for low line positioning and allow the camera to be moved all the way to the ground and provide for accurate images which normally cannot be obtained with other traditional supports.The balance system is designed so that the camera may swing on its center of gravity and rotate 360° on its vertical axis. No springs or similar counter reaction elements are required to set the head in a fixed tilt position and fluid pan and tilt movements have the same identical feel. The lens focal distance can be kept constant by presetting the fore and aft horizontal sliding plate.The LAMBDA employs the patented CARTONI fluid drag control system on both pan and tilt modes. In order to obtain the 3 RD AXIS rotation, the LAMBDA features the 3 rd Axis accessory comprising an additional fl uid drag system with 7 steps + "0".A variety of accessories as the orientable extendable pan bar, the round steering wheel, the short pan handle, the 150mm bowl base, the counterweights and rods for nodal setting complete the equipment.
  • The Mo-Sys L40 is a precise, robust and light weight 2-axis head for high-end digital cinematography is ideal for medium sized camera packages up to 40kg, for example ARRI Alexa with a large zoom lens, such as Optimo 12:1 or Panavision 12:1.  At the core of the L40 is our highly robust and precise motor drive with zero backlash, providing lag-free operation.Also availble with 3th axis, wireless controll, handwheels, panbar, joystick
  • The motorised camera support Key Head, is by its design, ultra modular.You can assemble the system in 26 configurations and put it on any kind of support : dolly, very small arm, lighting pedestral, etc ...The Key Head does include a Lite or a Studio console and a set of motors with braketry in order to built your own remote camera support.
  • Introduced the new Airfloater (pictured) which can facilitate moving heavy cameras (up to 150kg) to give realistic point-of-view style shots without putting the strain on a cameraman's back. It can simulate an active shoulder shot from a tripod or camera mount, and offers considerable freedom of movement as it can pan 360 degres and tilt 18degres in any direction. It has a variety of base attachments: Chapman-Whitworth bolt; four bore Vinten holes; 300mm Mitchell with castle nut; and has a quick-release base plate. It weighs 15kg and is nearly the same dimensions as a conventional fluid head (at 25cm high and 34cm wide).
  • CARTONI introduces Maxima, an innovative compact design Fluid Action Head featuring an amazingly smooth patented counterbalance system. The Maxima is the ideal support for all fully equipped Film Cameras and sophisticated broadcast packages.The Maxima 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.
  • Ideal for supporting ENG dockable camcorders or EFP cameras equipped with long focal lenses and top mounted viewfinders, the DELTA is manufactured with an extensive use of ultra-light magnesium alloy.The fully variable counterbalance system is designed to accommodate offset payloads of 22 Kg (48 lbs) ensuring excellent performances at any tilt angle.The DELTA features a continuously adjustable fluid damping mechanism providing extremely smooth and precise camera movements.Standard performances of +70, -60 degrees, with the European style quick attachment camera plate, can be increased to +/- 90 ° with the optional sliding base plate.
  • The Focus HD fluid head is the ideal support for the latest HDV cameras weighing from 0 to 12 kg (0 to 26 lbs).Extremely compact and lightweight, the innovative Focus HD features a continuously variable fluid damping system on both pan and tilt movements and an unprecedented patented variable counterbalance which brings its range of use to cover all existing ENG and HDV cameras. The Focus HD head comes equipped with a quick release sliding camera plate, illuminated spirit level and telescopic pan bar. Its tilting range is +/- 90° with perfect response throughout the entire tilt range. It interfaces with all 100 mm bowl base tripods and supports.
  • The LAMBDA features the 3 rd Axis accessory comprising an additional fluid drag system with 7 steps + "0".
  • The TANGO is a convenient third axis: whatever fluid or geared head is chosen, the panoramic movement remains horizontal and the tilt stays vertical. The maneuvering of the fluid or gear head remains unchanged. The twin support and racks add further advantages to TANGO such as silence, steadiness and flexibility when moving your camera, and a locking position range of _45° - +45°° degrees.
  • This special accessory has been conceived to add a 30° 3rd axis to a standard Fluid Head and allow the lateral movement called "Dutch angle", enhancing special effects. CARTONI C40S Dutch Head is designed to make exceptionally smooth side-tilt effects simple and straightforward to execute.The Dutch Heads integrates the award winning CARTONI fluid module in progression from "0" to 7 intensity. The counterbalance system features the 7 step spring mechanism.The CARTONI Dutch Head interface directly with the quick release plate on any camera support head featuring the European style quick release plate or can be attached by 2 3/8" screws. A special telescopic orientable pan bar completes the equipment.
  • Filmotechnic's Flight Heads are engineered with unique 3 or 4-Axis Gyro-Stabilized design that eliminates all bumps and vibrations resulting in an extremely smooth picture. We provide the Flight Heads that meet the varying demands of the film industry. All provide complete control of the camera and lens functions remotely. Flight Heads can be combined with Russian Arms, Rigs and Camera Cars in a number of different ways to meet your specific needs.
  • The Weaver Steadman is a light-weight modular fluid head system. It can be built in two or three axis mode and is capable of balancing a 1000' magazine with a 10:1 lens. Set friendly, the Weaver Steadman head is easily adjustable with one allen key (supplied) and quick release pins. This is an ideal, manually operated head for a jib arm.
  • Horizontal vibration isolator by GT
  • Large Vertical Vibration Isolator for remote stabilised heads.Choice of varying spring size combinations accommodates camera payloads of up to 50kgAdjustable damper settings of the arm  (compression and decompression) to suit different shooting enviroments.Optional  Post and Post Bracket for easy positioning on tracking vehicle.

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