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
In the Box
- Cartoni Maxima 5.0 Heavy-Duty Cine-Style Head (Flat Base)
- Long Cine-Style Sliding Plate
- Cartoni Telescopic Handle and Attachment for Maxima Fluid Head (Rubber)
- Cartoni Short Handle and Attachment for Maxima Fluid Head
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
- Limited 5-Year Total Warranty with Registration
Cartoni Maxima Series Video Head Specs
Camera Plate
| Camera Plate Features |
Sliding Balance Plate |
| Camera Mounting Screw |
2 x 3/8"-16 Male |
Tripod Platform
| Base Mount |
Mitchell Flat Base |
Pan & Tilt
| Drag Control |
Continuous |
| Drag Type |
Fluid |
| Vertical Tilt |
+90° to -90° |
| Panning Range |
360° |
| Independent Pan Lock |
Yes |
| Independent Tilt Lock |
Yes |
Physical
| Load Capacity |
110.23 lb / 50 kg |
| Counter Balance |
Continuous |
| Pan Handle Fittings |
2 x Rosette |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C |
| Weight |
28.66 lb / 13 kg |
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