PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT
CARTONI ® / All rights reserved © User Manual Version: 1.0 Issue date: August 2016 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 22 Fluid Head is specifically designed to support the wide variety of new ENG cameras, so compact yet so fully accessorized, featuring the patented CARTONI “wing” continuously adjustable counterbalance. With its broad range of payloads – 3 kg (6.6 lbs) to 22 kg (49.0 lbs) - The 22 is the ideal partner for all news gathering and outdoor shooting jobs. Rugged but easy to operate the new Fluid Head has all the ergonomic settings at the right place.
2. OPERATING ELEMENTS 1 15 6 3 4 5 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 11 13 6 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 22 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).
4. TECHNICAL DATA Minimum Payload Capacity Maximum Payload Capacity Weight Pan Range Tilt Range Counterbalance Fluid Drag Bowl Diameter Temperature Range Camera Attachment 3 kg / 6.6 lbs 22 kg / 49 lbs 3.9 kg / 8.6 lbs 360° +/-90° Continuous Continuous 100 mm -40°/+60° Euro-Style quick release 5. MAINTENANCE With indoor use - when needed - just clean the FOCUS 12 and Tripod with a soft cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a brush or Air spray.
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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