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The 

FOCUS 10

 Fluid Head is the ideal support for the latest smaller, 

lighter high-performance Cameras weighing from 0 to 11 kg (0 to 24.3 lbs).

Extremely compact and lightweight, the innovative 

FOCUS 10

 features 

a continuously variable fluid damping system on both Pan and Tilt move-
ments and an unrivaled patented variable counterbalance which brings its 
range of use to cover all existing ENG and lighter high-performance cam-
eras.

The 

FOCUS 10

 head comes equipped with a quick release sliding Cam-

era plate, illuminated spirit level and telescopic Pan bar. Its tilting range is 
+/- 90° has a perfect response throughout the entire Tilt range. This Head 
interfaces with all 100 mm bowl base tripods and supports. 

The extreme ruggedness and versatility together with a superior quality/

price ratio makes the 

FOCUS 10

 the best possible support for news Oper-

ators and Videographers.

Before using your new 

FOCUS 10

, please read this user manual.

Before installing the Fluid Head on the Tripod check the Tripod sta-
bility.

Verify that the Camera payload (including lens and all accessories) is 
below the maximum capacity of the Fluid Head.

Before  setting  up  the  Camera,  make  sure  that  the  Fluid  Head  is  in 
perfect operative conditions with no damages.

Summary of Contents for Focus 10

Page 1: ...PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT USER S MANUAL Maintenance...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...ety Set Up Introduction 5 2 Operating elements 6 3 Procedures 8 4 Specifications 9 5 Maintenance 10 6 Warranty 10 7 Accessories product line 11 CARTONI All rights reserved Manual Version 2 3 Issue dat...

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Page 5: ...plate illuminated spirit level and telescopic Pan bar Its tilting range is 90 has a perfect response throughout the entire Tilt range This Head interfaces with all 100 mm bowl base tripods and suppor...

Page 6: ...6 1 Camera plate 2 Pan bar attachment 3 Pan bar extension 4 Pan drag selector 5 Pan brake lever 6 Tilt brake lever 2 Operating Elements...

Page 7: ...7 7 Camera plate release lever 8 Tilt drag selector 9 Spirit level Battery 10 Counterbalance selector 11 Tie down knob 12 Pan bar...

Page 8: ...ever 7 to release the Cam era plate 1 Attach the Camera plate 1 under the Camera and tighten the clamp ing screw Center the plate on the Camera keeping the center of grav ity position in mind Place th...

Page 9: ...n spirit bubble light fails it is time to replace the batteries 9 Pull out the battery tray For easy mounting on a slider the threaded shaft on the head bowl can be removed with a 10 mm allen key and...

Page 10: ...sive and should be removed using a semi stiff brush or Air spray Disconnect spirit level battery during long term storage All CARTONI Fluid Heads Pedestals have a free of charge three 3 year warranty...

Page 11: ...or to an authorized distributor dealer designated by CARTONI It is the end user s responsibility when ordering to ensure that the prod ucts ordered conform to his requirements All freight of product...

Page 12: ...CARTONI S p A Via di Portonaccio 33 B 00159 Rome Italy Phone 39 06 4382002 Fax 39 06 43588293 Email cartoni cartoni com www cartoni com PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT...

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