Cartoni Master 40 Fluid Head With Wedge Plate

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The Cartoni Master 40 Fluid Head with Wedge Platefrom Cartoni Master 40 Fluid Head with Wedge Plateis a fluid head designed with a large payload range for broadcast or cinema camera rigs weighing up to 115 lb. Featuring a flat base, the head easily mounts on a set legs or a pedestal with a flat or Mitchell mount. The V-shaped wedge plate easily handles heavy loads, and the fluid head's camera platform slides for balancing your camera on the head.

Continuously adjustable counterbalance can be monitored via a digital readout, so you can precisely tune the head's response to your camera. Pan and tilt drag are both individually and continuously adjustable. The head pans a full 360° and tilts forward and back 90°. The built-in illuminated bubble level confirms that your fluid head is level and features a replaceable battery. The head includes one pan handle that can be used for right- or left-hand use, or a second pan handle can be purchased separately.

Flat Mitchell Base, 115 lb Maximum Load Wedge Plate & Sliding Camera Platform Continuous Counterbalance, Pan/Tilt Drag Digital Counterbalance Readout ±90° Tilt Range Built-In Illuminated Bubble Level

Key Specs
Camera Mounting Screw	1x 3/8"-16 Male
Camera Plate	Quick Release: Wedge Plate
Head Type	Fluid Head
Drag Control	Yes
Load Capacity	11 lb / 5 kg
Weight	33.1 lb / 15 kg
Camera Attachment
Camera Mounting Screw	1x 3/8"-16 Male
Camera Plate	Quick Release: Wedge Plate
Head
Head Type	Fluid Head
Base Mount	Mitchell Flat Base
Counter Balance	Continuous
Pan & Tilt
Drag Control	Yes
Independent Pan Lock	Yes
Independent Tilt Lock	Yes
Vertical Tilt	+90° to -90°
General
Load Capacity	11 lb / 5 kg
Accessory Mounting	2x Pan Handle Fitting
Bubble Level	Yes (Illuminated)
Weight	33.1 lb / 15 kg

±90° tilt range
Flat Mitchell base
115 lb maximum load capacity
Continuous fluid drag and continuous counterbalance
Perfect balance at any tilt angle
Ergonomic brake levers and operating knobs
Horizontal lock
Large sliding camera platform with quick release
Wedge plate; a dovetail camera plate can be ordered separately
Digital readouts and illuminated spirit level
Telescopic pan handle (a second pan handle can be ordered separately)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be mounted on a flat-base like the Cartoni Focus HD? By removing the spriggot underneath the base of the head with pliers?

A: Unfortunately it will not work as a flat base.

Q: 2. What is the fluid base ? From the picture of this product listed without this (B&H # CAK102), it just looks like a tripod. Does anyone know what this is? Thanks!

A: According to Cartoni, the K102 version does not have fluid drag tension in the pan and tilt while K103 does have that valuable feature.

Q: 3. What is the exact weight of cartoni c40s? When it was introduced and discontinued? Is it a Dutch head?

A: The Cartoni K479 C40 S Fluid Head (Flat Base) weights 23.5 lb. There is no indication that it is a Dutch head. You may be looking for the following model: Cartoni K500 C40S Dutch Head - Supports 100 lbs (B&H # CAK500)

Q: 4. Does this work on the Manfrotto N8 Nitrotech head?

A: Yes, this will work with the Manfrotto N8 Head.

Q: 5. Will this work for Sachtler Sideload FSB tripods?

A: As stated in the item name the Sachtler Clamp Knob for Ace M and L Series Fluid Head Camera Plate is only for Ace M and L Series Fluid Heads.

Q: 6. is this product all manufactured from Italy? or just only assembled in Italy?

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

Q: 7. Do you sell just the pan handle arm for this 128RC Micro Fluid Video Head ?

A: I am afraid we do not. You may be able to obtain it from Manfrotto directly though as a service part. For assistance contacting them feel free to email us at askbh@bhphoto.com.

Q: 8. In the specs it says, this has a detachable base AND a levelling leg. I thought, only turtle base C-stands have a detachable base/riser. Can you positively confirm that this specific version actually features BOTH? (as opposed to Kupo #KS704011) Thank you!

A: Yes. The unit offers the two following features detachable base leveling leg

Q: 9. 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: 10. Does this support a Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 head?

A: Yes, this will work with the Manfrotto N12 Head.

Lee	26/09/2024
[Yes] Cartoni makes some of the best heads out there. This new head is of good quality and doesn't break the bank. 5

heath	16/09/2024
[Fluid Head] 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. 5

Sabyasachi	02/08/2024
[Continuous] 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! 5

Michael	06/07/2024
[Yes] 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 5

Edward	21/05/2024
[Yes] good 5

Ross	05/05/2024
[Yes] 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. 5

Andy	30/11/-0001
[Fluid Head] 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. 5