The 18T PRO Carbon Fiber 100mm Fluid Head Tripod from Came-TV is a lightweight but sturdy support that can handle cameras as heavy as 44 lb at working heights of 16 to 66". The tripod has a 100mm bowl to provide smooth and stable movement for larger cameras, such as the Blackmagic Design URSA, the RED cameras, or Sony's FS7. The head has an illuminated bubble level for working in dark conditions, and a tilt range of +90 to -75°. The 18T PRO comes with a leg spreader, 18" handle, and a padded carrying case.
- 44 lb Load Capacity
- Max. Height: 5.5'
- 100mm Bowl
- Tilt Range: +90 /-75°
CAME-TV CAME-18T Overview
CAME-TV CAME-18T Specs
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CAME-TV CAME-18T Reviews
You get what you pay for
The leveling bubble lost its oil and bubble within three shoots and one of the leg lock levers snapped off shortly afterwards. Every DP who uses it politely indicates to me that it is not good. Serves me right for seeking a bargain I guess. Trying to see if CAME-TV will ship me a replacement lever so I can sell it used for way less than I paid.
Amazing deal
To me it looks and feels just like a Sachtler 18 S2 ENG 2 CF Video 18 S2 Fluid Head with ENG 2 CF Tripod and Ground Spreader except for the handle looks a little different and the Cam-TV logo, which I covered with my contact info (white text on black label stickers, which looks clean). Clients probably think it's a Sachtler. But more importantly it is buttery smooth, fully adjustable, and sturdy. There's only a few potential cons in my view. There's only the floor spreader available, but you can take it off if you're ever on rough terrain. In that case I might use something like the Oben Tripod Hammock to add stability in that rare situation. For me 95% of the time I'm on a fairly smooth flat surface. Another unknown is how it would be to have this brand serviced, but in my case I take good care of equipment and it's not getting used like a rental house. I'm ok with those downsides for the benefit of saving 5K or more.
