Camera Heads

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 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.

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 features the 3 rd Axis accessory comprising an additional fluid drag system with 7 steps + "0".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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