Cartoni FOCUS 8S User manual

PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT

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User Manual
Version: 2.0
Issue date: Feb 2017
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USER MANUAL

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INDEX
1. Safety & Set-up instrucons
2. Operang elements
3. Procedures
4. Technical data
5. Maintenance
6. Warranty
7. Accessories & Product line

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The FOCUS 8SFluid Head is the easy companion to the mirrorless and
DSLR shooter and the perfect support for cameras weighing up to 8 Kg (18
lbs).
Extremely compact and lightweight the FOCUS 8S features a connuosly va-
riable uid damping system on both Pan and Tilt movements while the famed
CARTONI patented variable counterbalance brings its range of use to cover
UHD 4K cameras.
The FOCUS 8S Head comes equipped with a quick release sliding camera
plate, spirit level and orientable Pan bar that can be aached to a rosee on
either side.
The FOCUS 8S lts +/- 90° with perfect response throughout the enre Tilt
range. It interfaces with all 75 mm bowl base Tripods and supports.
The extreme ruggedness and versality togheter with a superb quality/price
rao make the Focus 8S the best possible support in its class.
• Before using your new FOCUS 8S, please read this user manual.
• Before installing the Fluid Head on the Tripod check the Tripod stability.
• Verify that the camera payload (including lens and all accessories) is
below the maximum capacity of the Fluid Head.
• Before seng up the camera, make sure that the Fluid Head is in perfect
operave condions with no damages.
1. SAFETY & SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
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