Cartoni Focus 18 3-St Stabilo CF System

The Cartoni Focus 18 system combines the Focus 18 fluid head with a 3-stage carbon fibre Stabilo tripod; a carrying bag is included. It carries cameras up to 21 kg, the working height is 38.5–197.5 cm and the complete system weighs 7.2 kg. It suits documentary shooters and news crews working with digital ENG cameras from Blackmagic Design, Canon, Sony and other brands.

Focus 18 on the Stabilo Carbon tripod

Built of magnesium alloy and aluminium, the Focus 18 fluid head offers infinitely adjustable damping on pan and tilt and a patented, continuously variable counterbalance with an easily readable numerical scale.

up to 21 kg payload100 mm bowlheight 38.5–197.5 cmweight 7.2 kg3-stage carbon fibre

Continuous drag and counterbalance

Focus 18 is built for today’s digital ENG cameras: continuous fluid drag on both axes and a patented variable counterbalance keep the shot steady even in slow moves.

Up to 21 kg

Payload for digital ENG cameras with accessories.

−40 to +60 °C

Illuminated bubble level, telescopic pan bar and a Euro-style quick release plate.

Three leg stages

Three leg angle locks and triple cross-layered carbon fibre tubes.

Compact bag

The Stabilo system travels easily in the bag supplied with it.

Focus 18 fluid head

The 100 mm bowl fits all tripods with a 100 mm bowl; the AH869 adapter mounts it on the Cartoni P20 pedestal as well.

Compact bag

With the compact bag, transporting the Stabilo system is easy.

Payload range

The chart shows how much camera weight the Focus 18 head balances depending on the height of the centre of gravity above the plate.