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Cartoni Focus 8 Fluid Head with Red Lock Tripod System

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Cartoni Focus 8 Fluid Head with Red Lock Tripod System
Key Features
  • Focus 8 Fluid Head with 75mm Bowl Base
  • Red Lock 3-Tube Aluminum Tripod
  • Mid-Level Spreader, Sliding Camera Plate
  • 18 lb Maximum Load, 63.5" Maximum Height
The Focus 8 Fluid Head with Red Lock Tripod System from Cartoni includes the Focus 8 fluid head, Red Lock three-section tripod legs, a mid-level spreader, and a soft carry case. The system is designed for camera rigs weighing up to 18 pounds.
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Cartoni KF08-RLM Overview

The Focus 8 Fluid Head with Red Lock Tripod System from Cartoni includes the Focus 8 fluid head, Red Lock three-section tripod legs, a mid-level spreader, and a soft carry case. The system is designed for camera rigs weighing up to 18 pounds.

The Focus 8 features a convertible 75/100mm bowl base with the included adapter ring, providing a wide support that makes it suitable for larger cameras. The three-section Red Lock legs feature a minimum height of 20", a maximum height of 58", and a transport length of 30", and the legs utilize flip locks to secure the sections in place. The tripod features spikes and rubber feet that hook on for balancing on different surfaces.

Cartoni Focus 8 Fluid Head

The lightweight Focus 8 Fluid Head from Cartoni is designed to support small rigs that weigh up to 18 lb. The Focus 8 features a fluid damping system, a 75mm ball base, a bubble level, and a telescoping pan bar, and it weighs only 4 lb.

The Focus 8 incorporates the same type of sliding quick release plate as on Sachtler Ace and Manfrotto video heads, and it features +/-90° tilt motion and 360° panning with individual pan and tilt locks. Its fluid design results in smooth, continuous drag, providing damping and dynamic counterbalance throughout its movement.

Quick Features
  • 75mm base
  • Supports loads between 0 and 18 lb
  • Balance along entire +/-90° tilt range
  • Quick release sliding plate system compatible with Sachtler Ace and Manfrotto video heads
  • Independent pan and tilt locks
  • Continuous counterbalance and drag
  • Includes a pan bar
UPC: 810054630326
Cartoni Red Lock 3-Tube Aluminum Tripod

The Red Lock 3-Tube Aluminum Tripod from Cartoni is designed for use with camera rigs weighing up to 132.3 lb. It features a convertible 75/100mm bowl base with the included adapter ring and provides a wide support that makes it suitable for fluid heads such as the Focus 8, 10, or 12, and for midsize to larger cameras.

The three-section legs feature a minimum height of 20.5", a maximum height of 58.3", and a transport length of 29.9", and the legs utilize flip locks to secure the sections in place. The spiked feet allow you to balance the tripod on rough surfaces. The tripod legs weigh 8.8 lb.

Three-section, two-stage, three-tube aluminum tripod legs
Compatible with all ENG and HD camera rigs weighing up to 132.3 lb
Efficiently interfaces with 75 or 100mm bowl-based fluid heads such as the Focus 8, 10, or 12
Spiked feet for rough surfaces
UPC: 810054630487

Cartoni Focus 8 Fluid Head Specs

Key Specs
Camera Plate Features
Sliding Balance Plate
Base Mount
75 mm Half Ball
Counter Balance
Continuous
Drag Type
Fluid
Load Capacity
18 lb / 8.16 kg
Camera Plate
Camera Plate Features
Sliding Balance Plate
Camera Mounting Screw
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Head
Base Mount
75 mm Half Ball
Counter Balance
Continuous
Pan Handle Fittings
1 x Fixed
Bubble Level
1
Base Diameter
2.95" / 75 mm
Pan & Tilt
Drag Type
Fluid
Vertical Tilt
+90° to -90°
Panning Range
360°
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Independent Tilt Lock
Yes
General
Load Capacity
18 lb / 8.16 kg
Operating Temperature
-8 to 92°F / -40 to 60°C
Weight
4 lb / 1.81 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.115 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20 x 8.7 x 8.4"

Cartoni Red Lock 3-Tube Aluminum Tripod Specs

Key Specs
Head Mount Type
75/100 mm Bowl
Maximum Working Height
58.3" / 148.1 cm
Minimum Working Height
20.5" / 52.1 cm
Closed Length
29.9" / 75.9 cm
Materials
Aluminum
Leg Lock Type
Flip Lock
Leg Sections
3
Feet Features
Spiked
General
Head Mount Type
75/100 mm Bowl
Maximum Working Height
58.3" / 148.1 cm
Minimum Working Height
20.5" / 52.1 cm
Closed Length
29.9" / 75.9 cm
Materials
Aluminum
Weight
8.8 lb / 4 kg
Legs
Leg Lock Type
Flip Lock
Independent Leg Spread
Yes
Leg Sections
3
Bubble Level
No
Feet Features
Spiked
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
37 x 8.6 x 8.5"

Cartoni KF08-RLM Reviews

Not enough tilt drag.

By Thomas
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-19

Not bad for the price. (We bought it on sale.) But there's not enough drag on the tilt, even at the maximum setting.

must have item

By Edward
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-27

good

Fantastic legs, head is okay

By Ian
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-02

Definitely recommend the legs, which are lightweight and easy to use (and I love the ring that lets you quickly pull the legs in), the head leaves a bit to be desired. Decently smooth but I wish it was stepped instead of stepless drag -- hard to feel where my drag is at.

Good head, excellent legs

By Mark
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-11-19

I was surprised to discover the exterior shell of the head was constructed of plastic. I never saw any mention of that in the reviews and it does make it feel, well, plasticky. Nevertheless, it's a good design, I like the quality of the movement, and I love legs -- setup is super quick and the strap to pull the legs together when you fold them up is a really nice touch.

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Asked by: Pino
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Date published: 2021-02-10
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