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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
Cartoni Red Lock 3-Tube Aluminum Tripod
Camera Plate
| Camera Plate Features | Sliding Balance Plate |
| Camera Mounting Screw | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Head
| Base Mount | 75 mm Half Ball |
| Counter Balance | Continuous |
| Pan Handle Fittings | 1 x Fixed |
| Bubble Level | 1 |
| Base Diameter | 2.95" / 75 mm |
Pan & Tilt
| Drag Type | Fluid |
| Vertical Tilt | +90° to -90° |
| Panning Range | 360° |
| Independent Pan Lock | Yes |
| Independent Tilt Lock | Yes |
General
| Load Capacity | 18 lb / 8.16 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -8 to 92°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" |
General
| Head Mount Type | 75/100 mm Bowl |
| Maximum Working Height | 58.3" / 148.1 cm |
| Minimum Working Height | 20.5" / 52.1 cm |
| Closed Length | 29.9" / 75.9 cm |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Weight | 8.8 lb / 4 kg |
Legs
| Leg Lock Type | Flip Lock |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Leg Sections | 3 |
| Bubble Level | No |
| Feet Features | Spiked |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 8 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 37 x 8.6 x 8.5" |
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