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The 

FOCUS 8

 Fluid Head is the ideal support for the latest smaller, light-

er high-performance Cameras weighing from 0 to 8 kg (0 to 17.7 lbs).

Extremely compact and lightweight, the innovative 

FOCUS 8

 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 8

 Head comes equipped with a sliding Camera plate, spirit 

level  and  telescopic  Pan  bar.  Its  tilting  range  is  +/-  90° with  perfect  re-
sponse throughout the entire Tilt range. It interfaces with all 75 mm bowl 
base Tripods and supports. 

The extreme ruggedness and versatility together with a superior quality/

price ratio make the 

FOCUS 8

 the best possible support for independent 

content creators, news Operators and Videographers.

Before using your new 

FOCUS 8

, 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 8

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 2 Issue dat...

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Page 5: ...t level and telescopic Pan bar Its tilting range is 90 with perfect re sponse throughout the entire Tilt range It interfaces with all 75 mm bowl base Tripods and supports The extreme ruggedness and ve...

Page 6: ...6 1 Tie down knob 2 Pan brake lever 3 Pan bar 4 Pan bar attachment 5 Pan bar extension 6 Tilt brake lever 2 Operating Elements...

Page 7: ...7 7 Level bubble 8 Pan drag selector 9 Camera Plate lock 10 Safety lock 11 Camera Plate 12 Balance knob 13 Tilt drag selector...

Page 8: ...om of the Camera and tighten the clamping screw to secure the Camera Try to center the Camera plate under the Camera keeping the center of gravity position in mind Slide in the Camera plate until you...

Page 9: ...on the head bowl can be removed with a 10 mm allen key and a 3 8 inch threaded hole will allow the connection Minimum payload 0 Kg 0 lbs Maximum payload 8 Kg 17 7 lbs Weight 1 8 Kg 3 9 lbs Bowl diamet...

Page 10: ...and should be removed using a semi stiff brush or Air spray All CARTONI Fluid Heads Pedestals have a free of charge three 3 year warranty Register your product at www cartoni com within 30 days from d...

Page 11: ...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 to CARTONI must be prepaid All im...

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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