Add a sturdy fluid head to your kit with the Cartoni Focus 22 Head with Carbon Fiber SmartStop Tripod Kitfrom Cartoni. The Focus 22 fluid head provides smooth balance along its 100mm half ball head, +/-90° tilt range, and 360° panning range. It features continuous drag control adjustment and supports loads from 6.6 lb up to 48.5 lb. Its cine-style camera plate mounts into the head via a side-load locking system.

The 100mm half ball head is compatible with Cartoni 100mm tripods. Its illuminated bubble level and easy-to-read counterbalance markings make it simple to use in any lighting conditions.

Focus 22 Cine Fluid Head with 100mm Base    48.5 lb Maximum Load Capacity    Carbon Fiber SmartStop 2-Stage Tripod    Spreader, Pan Bar, Rubber Feet & Case    360° Panning, +/-90° Tilting    Side-Load Quick Release Plate System    Continuous Counterbalance & Drag    Nonslip Flip Clamps with Safety Locks    Made & Hand-Assembled in Italy

• 100mm half ball base
• Supports loads between 6.6 to 48.5 lb
• Perfect balance along the entire +/-90° tilt range
• Cine-style side-load plate system
• Continuous counterbalance and drag
• Illuminated bubble level
• Includes a pan bar attachable on either side

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I need to film a fairly close up headshot of someone while they're standing. They're 5'10". Is this system tall enough or should I invest in the Stabilo?

A: The Cartoni Focus 8 has a 63.5" maximum height. If they are sitting, this tripod will do just fine. Otherwise, I recommend raising the height by using apple boxes.

Q: 2. 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: 3. Do you sell spiked feet for this item?

A: The tripod includes a spiked base. All you will have to do is take off the rubber feet.

Q: 4. Is there an advantage to the Euro plate version vs the sidelock version? The Euro plate seems kind of small.

A: It is a matter of preference when choosing between a sideload or Euro-style plate. With a sideload plate, you have the benefit of sliding the camera forward and back to balance your camera on the head. With a Euro-style plate, the camera pops in and out with rapid speed and zero adjustments are to be made. There is a separate sliding plate underneath for balance. Euro-style plates tend to cost more than their standard tripod plate counterparts, but add stability and quickness.

Q: 5. will this work with ther Manfrotto 577 plate?

A: The Cartoni Focus 8 is designed to work with standard Manfrotto (501PL / 504PL) plates. The plate that is included with the Manfrotto 577 quick release is a 501PL plate and should work well on this tripod.

Q: 6. Does this Cartoni Focus 12 Red Lock System come with handle and the mid spreder?

A: Yes, the Cartoni Focus 12 Red Lock System (100mm Ball) comes with a pan bar and the Smart Lock Mid-Level Spreader.

Q: 7. Do they come with a bag?

A: Yes it does. This Cartoni Focus 12 tripod comes with a soft carrying case.

Q: 8. Does this used unit include a handle? Pan bar? plate? Thanks

A: Yes, the Cartoni Focus 8 Fluid Head includes a pan bar, and the following items with your purchase. In the Box: Cartoni Focus 8 Fluid Head Sliding Quick Release Plate Pan Bar Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty Registration Extension: 5-Year (US Only)

Q: 9. Does the quick release plate load from the side or the rear?

A: this is a slide load quick release plate and will load from the rear

Q: 10. 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)