The Master 30 Video Fluid Head from Cartoni covers the needs of video shooters using camera rigs weighing from 6.6 to 88 lb. Flawless counterbalance at any angle and a patented fluid mechanism enable the compact Master 30 to offer smooth, controlled movements. With accurate starts and stops, the continuous drag system enables almost freewheeling moves to maximum resistance for stable long focal-length shots.

7 to 66 Pound Maximum Payload Capacity    Long Sliding Camera Plate    Continuous Counterbalance    Digital Counterbalance Readout    Tilt Range ±90°    Two Pan Handle Rosettes    Continuous Pan and Tilt Drag    Built-In Illuminated Bubble Level    Single-Stage Aluminum Tripod Legs    Heavy-Duty Ground Spreader

A patented, continuous counterbalance system provides perfect balance at any angle for camera rigs weighing 6.6 to 88 lb.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. would this be stable enough for landscape shooting with longer shutter speeds?

A: The Oben CT-2491 Carbon Fiber Tripod and GH-30 Gimbal Head Kit is for use with long telephoto lenses with a tripod collar. It is sturdy enough for long exposures.

Q: 2. What is the difference with the BCT-3203 legs vs the BCT- 3202 carbon fiber legs?

A: The Sirui BCT- 3202 legs are 2 sections and the Sirui BCT-3203 are 3 section legs. 2 section legs specs are - 26.5 to 59" Height Range and weight support up to 55lbs. 3 section legs compress down and offer a shorter closed length of 17.5 to 63" Height Range and support 40lb payloads.

Q: 3. What is the max height?

A: The following unit offers a max height of 162.00 cm 64 inches

Q: 4. can you put a 10kg eng camera on this system e.g PXWX400 with ZA22X7.6 Lens?

A: Yes, this tripod can support camera rigs up to 35.3 lb / 16 kg.

Q: 5. Height of the tripod when closed?

A: The Closed length of the Cartoni Focus 12 Fluid Head with 2-Stage Aluminum Smart-Stop SDS Tripod System is 34.5" ( inches)

Q: 6. What's the difference between Sirui BCT-3003 Aluminum Tripod and Sirui BCT-3203?

A: The difference between the Sirui BCT-3003 Aluminum Tripod and the Sirui BCT-3203 Carbon Fiber Tripod & BCH-30 is the material used to make the main portion of the tripod, carbon fiber vs. aluminum.

Q: 7. If I detach the fluid head and attach a jib to the tripod, how much weight can the tripod hold?

A: the maximum load Capacity on this tripod is 26 lb

Q: 8. Where is made in?

A: According to the information we have, our current inventory's Country of Origin is Taiwan. Please be aware this can change over the product's production life without notice.

Q: 9. Are Manfrotto sliding plates compatible with the Cartoni head?

A: Plates that can be used with the Cartoni Focus 8 are the following models. Cartoni Long Slide-In Camera Plate for Focus 8 Fluid Heads BH #CAA943 Cartoni A500 Quick Release Plate (Short) BH #CAA500 If you would like to use Cartoni Focus 8 plates on another mounting system like a Manfrotto tripod you can use this quick release solution. Cartoni Quick Release Camera Plate for Focus 8 Fluid Head BH #CAAH923

Q: 10. Does this come with the quick release mounting plate?

A: Yes, a quick release mounting plate is included.