The OZEN 20M E-Z LOAD MAX Fluid Head is a heavy-duty fluid head with the familiar placement of pan, tilt, and counterbalance controls to easily fit into your operating style. Built to fit the needs of filmmakers with cameras and rigs that weigh up to 61.6 lb, the 100mm ball base allows for fast leveling and provides a wide balancing platform, which is advantageous when working with long lenses. The head features a quick release plate with two 3/8"-16 threaded camera tie-down screws, and the camera platform has 2.36" of travel for balancing your camera on the head.

The nine steps of pan and tilt drag are independent of each other and allow for precise adjustment to match the needs of your shot. A zero setting for each axis provides completely free movement to create whip pans and tilts. Individual pan/tilt locks allow you to lock one axis while still operating the other. The counterbalance has 16 steps of adjustment, which allows you to further tune the head to match the shot and your operating style. A built-in illuminated bubble level is a useful tool in dim lighting conditions for quickly leveling the head. Removable pan handle rosettes on the left and right side of the head allow you to utilize both included telescoping pan handles at once.

100mm Ball Base Fluid Head    9-Step + 0 Pan and Tilt Drag    8.8 to 61 lb Payload Capacity    Two-Stage Aluminum Legs    16-Step Counterbalance on Head    E-Z LOAD MAX Quick Release Plate    Camera Platform with 4.72" of Travel    Independent Pan and Tilt Locks    Built-In Illuminated Bubble Level    2 x Telescoping Pan Handles

A 16-step counterbalance allows you to adjust the head for a variety of cameras and rigs weighing from 8.8 to 61.6 lb. The counterbalance system is designed to neutralize the weight of the head, so the fluid head will hold the tilt position you leave it in without having to hold it in place. When tilting, you don't have to fight the resistance of the counterbalance during a tilt move.

With nine steps and a zero setting, you can adjust the head for smooth movement when creating fast or slow moves. The dampening settings allow you to adjust your setting from shot to shot, while the stepped settings make your drag selections repeatable.

The E-Z LOAD MAX QR plate supports heavier camera rigs, pops in and out of the camera platform, and does not have any sliding balance adjustment. However, the camera platform that the plate pops into has 2.36" of back and forth adjustment to aid in balancing your camera on the head. An optional baseplate or VCT system for greater balance capability is customary with larger cameras.

The 100mm leveling ball makes it quick to level the head on your tripod legs or other platforms. The large platform size allows you to adjust the balance of your camera and lens and keep the center of balance within the 4" wide platform, for smoother operation without straining the head.

Removable rosettes on each side of the fluid head allow you to attach the included pan handles for two-handed control. If damaged or stripped, the rosettes can be removed and replaced with new ones.

The head comes with one each 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera tie-down screw stored on the sides of the head, in addition to the two 3/8"-16 captured tie-down screws in the E-Z LOAD MAX QR plate.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with the Canon C200?

A: Yes, the Sachtler Ace M is a great choice for the canon C200 unit.

Q: 2. I see 2 different mid-level spreaders. Does this come with the barrel twist or lever?

A: The OZEN 100CF2HD 100mm Carbon Fiber Tripod uses flip brake levers.

Q: 3. Repair the legs. I have hardly used my although it is past the warranty and the leg just fell apart with no apparent way to reconnect it does anyone know how to?

A: I am sorry to hear that your tripod is no longer working. Even though it is past the warranty your best bet to repair it will still be to contact Sachtler directly for servicing. Here is a link that shows all of their authorized repair facilities. I suggest contacting the one closest to you.http://bit.ly/1WzgIpd

Q: 4. Do you think this tripod would be able to handle a Canon C100 Mk ii? With battery and lens the camera is 5lbs already. This tripod stats the weight max is 8lbs.

A: With an 8.8 pound load capacity this tripod is not going to give you much room to grow with a C100 Mark II. You can keep the load light with that camera, but once you start to add a heavier cinema lens or different rigging tools it will not be suitable. The Sachtler System Ace XL supports up to 17.6 pounds, it would be a better choice. https://bhpho.to/2RPT7Cy

Q: 5. Is the any differences on the black edition besides color?

A: The features are the same with the Sachtler Ace M models. Only the silver color for some of the head controls are now black.

Q: 6. Is this washable?

A: Washing it is possible, but not advisable. Gentle cleaning using water is preferred to avoid stripping too much lubricant or trapping corrosion-causing moisture within its parts. In certain situations where more drastic cleaning is required, exercise some caution to ensure your tripod remains full-functional over its lifespan.

Q: 7. Which dolly is compatible with this model of Ace?

A: The Tether Tools Rock Solid Tripod Roller is a great option for this tripod, BH #TERSDL012. https://bhpho.to/3rasnN8

Q: 8. Is there any type of pan bar extension I can buy for this tripod to extend the length of the pan bar arm?

A: there is only the standard pan bar for the Ace fluid head

Q: 9. Is it possible to remove the screw at the bottom of the head and mount it on flat head tripod?

A: no, not on the Ace M head. It is possible to get the head upgraded in a Sachtler service centre to a removeable screw.

Q: 10. Can this tripod be used with a Canon EOS C100 II camera?

A: This tripod has an 8.8 pound load capacity. If the lens and accessories used on the C100 Mark II keep the total weight below 8.8 pounds it will work. The Sachtler Ace XL with a 17.6 pound load capacity is a bit of a better fit for a cinema camera as it gives you more room to mount heavier lenses and accessories with the camera. https://bhpho.to/2tVAXEO