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Cartoni Maxima 5.0 Heavy-Duty Cine-Style Head (Flat Base)

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Cartoni Maxima 5.0 Heavy-Duty Cine-Style Head (Flat Base)
Key Features
  • 110 lb Payload
  • Mitchell Flat Base
  • Continuous Counterbalance & Fluid Drag
  • 360° Pan, +/-90° Tilt
Designed for heavy-duty cine-style rigs, the Maxima 5.0 Fluid Head from Cartoni features continuous counterbalance throughout its 180° tilt range. Together, the counterbalance and a continuous fluid drag system enable smooth diagonal shots and near-free spins. This flat Mitchell-based head supports loads up to 110 lb, and it has a large digital settings display and ergonomically placed knobs and levers.
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Cartoni Maxima Series Video Head Overview

Designed for heavy-duty cine-style rigs, the Maxima 5.0 Fluid Head from Cartoni features continuous counterbalance throughout its 180° tilt range. Together, the counterbalance and a continuous fluid drag system enable smooth diagonal shots and near-free spins. This flat Mitchell-based head supports loads up to 110 lb, and it has a large digital settings display and ergonomically placed knobs and levers.

The Maxima 5.0 head weighs 28.7 lb and comes with a cine-style sliding plate, a telescoping pan bar, and a short pan bar. The camera plate is compatible with ARRI, Sony, and OConnor sliding systems, and the Mitchell base can be used with an optional 150mm half ball base.

Features
  • Designed for heavy cine-style rigs
  • Long cine-style plate compatible with ARRI, Sony, and OConnor
  • Continuous counterbalance throughout 180° tilt range
  • Continuous fluid drag for smooth pans and diagonal moves
  • Digital drag and counterbalance settings display
  • Ergonomic knob and lever placement
  • Mitchell flat base
  • 150mm ball base available separately
UPC: 260725670678

Cartoni Maxima Series Video Head Specs

Key Specs
Camera Mounting
Dual 3/8"-16 Screws & 1/4"-20 Screw with Locating Pin (Quick Release w/ Sliding Balance Plate)
Head Type
Fluid Head
Drag Control
Yes
Load Capacity
110.2 lb / 50 kg
Weight
28.7 lb / 13 kg
Head
Camera Mounting
Dual 3/8"-16 Screws & 1/4"-20 Screw with Locating Pin (Quick Release w/ Sliding Balance Plate)
Head Type
Fluid Head
Base Mount
Mitchell Flat Base
Counter Balance
Continuous
Pan & Tilt
Drag Control
Yes
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Independent Tilt Lock
Yes
Vertical Tilt
+90° to -90°
General
Load Capacity
110.2 lb / 50 kg
Accessory Mounting
2x Pan Handle Fitting
Weight
28.7 lb / 13 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
35.735 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.3 x 16.7 x 12.3"

Cartoni Maxima Series Video Head Reviews

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In cartoni brochure maxima 30 weight is showing as

In cartoni brochure maxima 30 weight is showing as 12.5 kg and here is showing as 10.5kg!!??
Asked by: Asok
The load capacity of the Cartoni Maxima 30 Video Fluid Head (Mitchell) is 66 lb / 30 kg and the weight of the head itself is 23.1 lb / 10.5 kg.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2026-06-16

In the cartoni brochure the weight of the cartoni

In the cartoni brochure the weight of the cartoni maxima 30 is showing as 12.5 kg, but here it's showing as 10.5 kg? Which is correct?
Asked by: Asok
The Cartoni Maxima 30 Video Fluid Head (Mitchell) weighs 23.1 lbs or 10.5 kg.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2026-06-16
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