Introduction The ultimate innovation in CARTONI Fluid Heads designed for today’s Digital Cinematography. The fluid movements in both Pan & Tilt are exceptionally smooth with that progression going from almost freewheeling to an extremely consistent maximum drag, the starts and stops are extraordinarily precise. The famed “wing” counterbalance will assists any Camera payload from 3 (7 lbs) to 30 kg (66 lbs) with a perfect response throughout the entire +/‐ 90 ° range and can reach up to 40 kg (88 lbs) at 100mm CG. The MAXIMA 30 includes all the advantages of the famed CARTONI MAXIMA Fluid Head but in a more compact size at a reduced weight of 10,5 kg (23 lbs). For ease of use a digital read out indicates counterbalance, Pan & Tilt fluid settings at a glance and the bubble level is illuminated. To make the MAXIMA 30 completely user friendly, the Pan & Tilt brakes are conveniently placed on the left side of the head as the Camera plate latch, which can be activated with one hand both to disengage the new safety lock and free the Camera plate completely. The Camera plate stage accepts all industry standard plates as ARRI, RED, etc. with a sliding run of 140mm clearly referenced by a scale; It also features 4 rosettes attachment for Pan bars and the standard configuration comes with right telescopic pan bar and a left front pan handle. Front box attachment and eyepiece extension holders are optional. Before using the MAXIMA 30 Fluid Head, please make sure to read this user’s & maintenance ...
Operating elements 1) Pan bar 2) Pan bar attachment lever 3) Pan bar attachment rosette 4) Tilt drag selector 5) Tie‐down knob 6) Battery housing 7) Tool box attachment 2 ...
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8) Camera plate 9) Short handle 10) Safety button slide lock lever 11) Pan lock lever 12) Pan drag selector 13) Tilt lock lever 14) Slide lock lever 3 ...
3. Procedures Open the tripod to the desired height and lock all safety knobs. Place the MAXIMA 30 Fluid Head on the tripod base and rotate until it matches the steel notch; tighten the Head firmly by screwing in the knob (5) underneath the flat base. Check the illuminated bubble level (16) and modify the legs angle if needed. In case of low visibility, press button (17) for illuminated bubble level and to activate the digital displays. Lights will turn off automatically after approximately 30 seconds. ...
360° Tilt range +/‐ 90° Temperature range ‐40 / +60 °C ‐40 / +140 °F 5. Manteinance When needed, with indoor use just clean the Head and Tripod with a soft cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a brush or Air spray. CARTONI products main mechanisms are sealed as they are also built for professional outdoor use. However, use under rough conditions they will require special care. Salt water is very corrosive and can cause extreme damages. In attempt to avoid further damage the Fluid Head should be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity and perfectly dried before storage. Sand and dirt are abrasive and should be removed using a semi‐stiff brush or Air spray. Disconnect the illuminated display & bubble level battery during long term storage; for battery replacement access the battery compartment (6). 6 ...
Warranty claims must be submitted – in writing ‐ to the factory for verification or to an authorized distributor/dealer designated by CARTONI. It is the end user’s responsibility when ordering to ensure that the products ordered conform to his requirements. All freight of product to CARTONI must be prepaid. All implied warranties are limited to the time period set forth herein & subject to change without notice. No liability can be accepted for any variation. 7. Accessories & product line ...
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