PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT USER’S MANUAL & Maintenance
Index 1. Safety & Set-Up Introduction 5 2. Operating elements 6 3. Procedures 8 4. Specifications 9 5. Maintenance 10 6. 10 Warranty 7. Accessories & product line 11 3 CARTONI ® All rights reserved © Manual Version: 2.
1. Safety & Set-Up Introduction The FOCUS 8 Fluid Head is the ideal support for the latest smaller, lighter 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 movements and an unrivaled patented variable counterbalance which brings its range of use to cover all existing ENG and lighter high-performance Cameras.
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❾ ❿ ⓫ ⓬ ❽ ⓭ 7 Level bubble ❼ 8 Pan drag selector 9 Camera Plate lock 10 Safety lock 11 Camera Plate 12 Balance knob 13 Tilt drag selector 7
3. Procedures Place the FOCUS 8 on your Tripod by loosening the tie-down knob (1) under the Fluid Head and level using the level bubble (7). Connect the Pan bar (3) to the Fluid Head tightening the lever (4) on the Pan bar attachment and select your desired operating angle. The telescopic Pan bar length can be adjusted via lever (5). Lock both Pan and Tilt brakes (2 and 6), turn both Tilt drag selector (13) and counterbalance knob (12) to the minimum level.
Unlock the Pan brake lever (2) and set Fluid drag control by adjusting selectors (8) and (13). For easy mounting on a slider, the threaded shaft on the head bowl can be removed with a 10 mm allen key and a 3/8 inch threaded hole will allow the connection. 4. Specifications Minimum payload 0 Kg 0 lbs Maximum payload 8 Kg 17.7 lbs Weight 1,8 Kg 3.
5. Maintenance With indoor use - when needed - just clean the FOCUS 8 and Tripod with a soft cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a brush or Air spray. CARTONI products main mechanisms are sealed as they are also built for professional outdoor use. However, use under rough conditions will require special care. Salt water is very corrosive and can cause extreme damages.
damaged in shipping or handling, abused, misused, operated contrary to instructions for use, neglected, normal wear or tear, modified or changed in design or construction or serviced by unauthorized parties. Repairs or misuse by any unauthorized parties will void this warranty. Warranty claims must be submitted – in writing - to the factory for verification or to an authorized distributor/dealer designated by CARTONI.
PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT 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.
