Cartoni Focus 8 Fluid Head,100mm 3-Section Al Smart Stop Tripod, Mid Spreader

Focus 8 Fluid Head assembled with 1 handle, 2 stages aluminum Smart Stop Tripod, Smart Lock mid-level Spreader and rubber feet. This System includes a soft bag. Focus 8 Fluid Head The Focus 8 Fluid Head is the ideal support for the latest ultra-lightweight cameras weighing from 0 to 8kg (17.64 lbs). Extremely compact, the 8 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 cameras. The Focus 8 Fluid Head comes equipped with a sliding camera plate compatible with Sachtler ACE and Manfrotto standard plates, spirit level and orientable pan bar. Its tilt angle is +/- 90deg. with perfect response throughout the entire tilt range. Focus 8 interfaces with all 75mm bowl base tripods and supports. The extreme ruggedness and versatility together with the superior quality/price ratio makes the Focus 8 the best possible support for its range. Smart Stop 2 Stage Aluminum 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 tubing. 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.