User Manual

120EX Fluid Pan & Tilt Head
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Ultra smooth fluid drag
Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate OConnor's ultra smooth fluid drag to ensure
smooth movement. The pan and tilt drag adjustment knobs are on the right side of the head and
are continuously adjustable from 0 to 9.
Pan and tilt locks
Friction locks on each axis allow the head to be locked at any desired position. The pan and tilt
lock levers are on the left-side of the head.
Tilt lock pin
The tilt lock pin on the left side of the head is used to lock the head in a horizontal position. The
lock pin is actuated by a flip lever with red (locked) and green (unlocked) label indicators.
Illuminated bubble level
The bubble level on the left side of the head can be illuminated by pressing the display actuator
button. The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.
Handle mounting
Handle mounting points are located at the front and rear of the head, on both the left and right
sides. A telescoping extension handle is supplied and is attached using the handle clamp, with
angular adjustment available on the rosette serrations. Additional handles, including a front
handle and accessories can also be installed.
Camera mounting platform
The camera is attached to the head by means of an OConnor geared plate, an OConnor plate,
a 120 mm Euro plate, a Panavision dovetail plate or an Arriflex dovetail plate. The platform will
accept geared or non-geared plates.
Mitchell mount
The 120EX head is provided with a standard Mitchell base mount.