[0.32 lb] I use to work with the Focus 101 and this is a slight upgrade to that. Very solid. I needed the ability to use with larger cameras when need so this is a great 100mm option

[0.32 lb] Absolutely love the Cartoni Focus 12. It's light enough to carry for long distances, but strong enough to hold a fully built Red or C500. Highly reccomend!

[0.32 lb] Pan and tilts are butter-smooth. After properly balancing my camera, I do not feel any backlash at the end of a swipe. The continuous counterbalance system is amazing, which led me to choose Cartoni over the equivalent Sachtler or Miller. Frankly speaking, without continuous counterbalancing, perfect balancing is not achievable by any means. This fluid head is doing that effortlessly, even with the uncooperatively lightweight Black Magic Pocket. The only slight qualm i have is about the bubble level, which is located in a cavern where parallax error in reading is inevitable. On top of that, it gives me a feeling that its calibration is slightly off. But if you are married, this should not bother you at all!

[0.32 lb] good

[0.32 lb] I could not ask for a better tripod for the FX6 cameras I own. The Focus 12 red lock is built incredibly well and is light and very stable. I have zero complaints about its operability and build quality. Highly recommended for professional use. You cannot go wrong with this tripod and a bonus it's half the price of the Sachtler competitor.

[0.32 lb] If you want to spend 2x the cash then you can do a comparison with another brand. However, nothing comes close at this price point.


Cartoni's continuous counterbalance means you can dial in counterbalance exactly where you need it - no stepping past the sweet point.


The sticks have a super slick ring that lets you pick up the system with one hand and still close the legs enough to get through doors.

[0.32 lb] Cartoni makes some of the best heads out there. This new head is of good quality and doesn't break the bank.

[0.32 lb] I had an older Cartoni that had been reliable for years. When that head broke beyond repair, this was an easy choice for replacement. Super smooth movement, and incredibly stable with my heaviest rigs, this is exactly the upgrade I was looking for.