PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT
CARTONI ® / All rights reserved © User Manual Version: 2.1 Issue date: Feb 2017 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.
USER MANUAL
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1. SAFETY & SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ü The FOCUS 12 Fluid Head is the ideal support for the latest smaller, lighter high-performance cameras weighing from 0 to 12 kg (0 to 26 lbs). Extremely compact and lightweight, the innovative FOCUS 12 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.
2. OPERATING ELEMENTS 1 2 6 3 4 5 7 6 1. Camera plate 2. Sliding camera platform 3. Pan bar attachment 4. Pan bar extension 5. Pan drag selector 6. Pan brake lever 7.
10 9 8 7 15 11 12 8. Camera plate release lever 9. Safety button 10. Sliding platform lock 11. Tilt drag selector 12. Illuminated spirit level 13. Counterbalance selector 14. Tie down knob 15.
3. PROCEDURES 8 1 - Place the FOCUS 12 on your Tripod by loosening the tie-down knob (14) under the Fluid Head and level using the level bubble (12). In low light conditions, press button (12) for light. 2 - Connect the Pan bar (15) to the Fluid Head tightening the lever (3) on the Pan bar attachment and select your desired operating angle. The telescopic Pan bar length can be adjusted via lever (4).
adjusting selectors (5 & 11). 10 - When spirit bubble light fails it is time to replace the batteries (12). Pull out the battery tray. 9 4. TECHNICAL DATA Minimum Payload Capacity Maximum Payload Capacity Weight Pan Range Tilt Range Counterbalance Fluid Drag Bowl Diameter Temperature Range 0 kg 12 kg / 26 lbs 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs 360° +/-90° Continuous Continuous 100 mm -40°/+60° 5. MAINTENANCE With indoor use - when needed - just clean the FOCUS 12 and Tripod with a soft cloth.
6. WARRANTY 10 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 date of first purchase/invoice to receive further two (2) year warranty for the unsurpassed free five (5) year warranty. Tripods, spreaders, dollies and all accessories are guaranteed one (1) year from the date of first purchase/invoice.
7. ACCESSORIES & PRODUCT LINE For the complete Accessories list & Product line please visit CARTONI’s official website www.cartoni.com. Every product has an updated list of compatible items sorted by groups, with descriptions and technical data.
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