OVERVIEW
- Focus 8 Fluid Head with 75mm Bowl Base
- Red Lock 3-Tube Aluminum Tripod
- Mid-Level Spreader, Sliding Camera Plate
- 18 lb Maximum Load, 63.5" Maximum Height
- +/-90° Tilt, Bubble Level
The Focus 8 Fluid Head with Red Lock Tripod System from Cartoni includes the Focus 8 fluid head, Red Lock three-section tripod legs, a mid-level spreader, and a soft carry case. The system is designed for camera rigs weighing up to 18 pounds.
The Focus 8 features a convertible 75/100mm bowl base with the included adapter ring, providing a wide support that makes it suitable for larger cameras. The three-section Red Lock legs feature a minimum height of 20", a maximum height of 58", and a transport length of 30", and the legs utilize flip locks to secure the sections in place. The tripod features spikes and rubber feet that hook on for balancing on different surfaces.
Cartoni Focus 8 Fluid Head
The lightweight Focus 8 Fluid Head from Cartoni is designed to support small rigs that weigh up to 18 lb. The Focus 8 features a fluid damping system, a 75mm ball base, a bubble level, and a telescoping pan bar, and it weighs only 4 lb.
The Focus 8 incorporates the same type of sliding quick release plate as on Sachtler Ace and Manfrotto video heads, and it features +/-90° tilt motion and 360° panning with individual pan and tilt locks. Its fluid design results in smooth, continuous drag, providing damping and dynamic counterbalance throughout its movement.
Quick Features
- 75mm base
- Supports loads between 0 and 18 lb
- Balance along entire +/-90° tilt range
- Quick release sliding plate system compatible with Sachtler Ace and Manfrotto video heads
- Independent pan and tilt locks
- Continuous counterbalance and drag
- Includes a pan bar
Cartoni Red Lock 3-Tube Aluminum Tripod
The Red Lock 3-Tube Aluminum Tripod from Cartoni is designed for use with camera rigs weighing up to 132.3 lb. It features a convertible 75/100mm bowl base with the included adapter ring and provides a wide support that makes it suitable for fluid heads such as the Focus 8, 10, or 12, and for midsize to larger cameras.
The three-section legs feature a minimum height of 20.5", a maximum height of 58.3", and a transport length of 29.9", and the legs utilize flip locks to secure the sections in place. The spiked feet allow you to balance the tripod on rough surfaces. The tripod legs weigh 8.8 lb.
- Three-section, two-stage, three-tube aluminum tripod legs
- Compatible with all ENG and HD camera rigs weighing up to 132.3 lb
- Efficiently interfaces with 75 or 100mm bowl-based fluid heads such as the Focus 8, 10, or 12
- Spiked feet for rough surfaces
SPECS
Cartoni Focus 8 Fluid Head
Camera Plate
| Camera Plate Features | Sliding Balance Plate |
Tripod Platform
| Base Mount | 75 mm Half Ball |
Pan & Tilt
| Drag Type | Fluid |
| Vertical Tilt | +90° to -90° |
| Panning Range | 360° |
| Independent Pan Lock | Yes |
| Independent Tilt Lock | Yes |
Physical
| Material | Aluminum |
| Load Capacity | 18 lb / 8.16 kg |
| Counter Balance | Continuous |
| Pan Handle Fittings | 1 x Fixed |
| Bubble Level | 1 |
| Base Diameter | 2.95" / 75 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C |
| Weight | 4 lb / 1.81 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 6.115 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 20 x 8.7 x 8.4" |
Cartoni Red Lock 3-Tube Aluminum Tripod
General
| Head Mount Type | 75/100 mm Bowl |
| Load Capacity | 132.3 lb / 60.0 kg |
| Maximum Working Height | 58.3" / 148.1 cm |
| Minimum Working Height | 20.5" / 52.1 cm |
| Folded Length | 29.9" / 75.9 cm |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Bubble Level | No |
| Weight | 8.8 lb / 4.0 kg |
Legs
| Leg Lock Type | Flip Lock |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Leg Sections | 3 |
| Feet Features | Spiked |
