Cartoni Focus 18 Fluid Head, 100mm 3-Section Al Smart Stop Tripod, Mid Spreader

Focus 18 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. Focus 18 Fluid Head Built of magnesium alloy and aluminum the Focus 18 Fluid Head is specifically designed for ENG digital camcorders weighing from 6 to 18 kg (13.2 to 40 lbs). Cartoni has employed the latest in design technology to offer a Fluid Head which is extremely rugged, lightweight and cost-effective. Focus 18 offers a host of advanced features including infinitely adjustable tension settings, Euro-style quick release camera plate and switchable illuminated bubble level. The award-winning, patented Fluid dampening system ensures consistent drag levels and smooth camera movements throughout the range. Featuring an infinitely variable counterbalance with easily-readable numerical reference, the 18 provides excellent performances at any tilt angle from +90 to -70 degrees (-90 with sliding base plate). Focus 18 interfaces with all 100 mm bowl base tripods. 2-Stage Aluminum 100mm Smart Stop ENG Tripod This ENG lightweight tripod is specially designed for fast setup. In just 3 moves of the patented Smart-Stop lever you can adjust the double stage legs in a moment and yet rely on a positive clamp at any desired operative height. Smart-Stop double stage tripod features 100 mm bowl base in aluminum. Ideally completed by built-in Spreader and pivoting rubber feet it features an extraordinary torsional rigidity and becomes the bestseller tripod for ENG and Documentary work. Smart Lock Spreader (SDS) The Cartoni SDS Smart Deployment Series Smart Lock mid-level spreader, featuring a patented Cartoni "no-bind" mechanism for quick spread and collapse capability, is a built-in spreader with a unique 2 stage deployment concept. Made of high performance composite, the Smart Lock weight only 460 gr (1 lbs). A side button on each arm releases the 2 seconds, while the same retract by simply pushing them in. The spreader fits to any Cartoni DV and ENG tripod with a quick release hook. The practical strap fixed to the center ring of the spreader and to the tripod base speeds the folding of the system by one single move.