Cartoni Maxima 30

The Cartoni Maxima 30 is a fluid head designed for the latest digital cinematography cameras, with a payload from 3 to 40 kg. Its patented counterbalance and planetary fluid mechanism deliver perfectly smooth operation from almost freewheeling to a consistent maximum drag, with super-precise starts and stops. Flat Mitchell base, ±90° tilt, digital readouts.

A head for digital cinematography

The Maxima 30 is made for cinematographers seeking a head for perfectly smooth operation. It comes standard with a telescopic pan bar and a short front pan bar, and weighs 12.6 kg.

3–40 kg±90° tiltflat Mitchell base12.6 kg

Patented planetary fluid system

Cartoni’s Planetary fluid drag works from almost freewheeling to a consistent maximum drag and delivers super-precise starts and stops. The patented counterbalance keeps the camera in balance at any tilt angle.

Large side-load plate

The large quick-release sliding plate loads from the side, so even a heavy camera is balanced quickly and safely.

Digital readouts

Drag and counterbalance settings are shown on digital readouts, and the spirit level is illuminated.

Ergonomic controls

Brake levers and operating knobs are within easy reach, and a horizontal lock secures the platform during camera changes.

Two pan bars

A telescopic pan bar and a short front pan bar are included for control from both sides.

Digital readouts and level

Digital displays show the pan, tilt and balance values, so you can repeat a setting exactly even in low light.

Sliding platform

The wide sliding platform with a scale lets you centre and balance the camera precisely, even with bulky accessories.

Payload versus centre of gravity

The chart shows how much camera weight the head’s counterbalance can balance depending on how high above the plate the centre of gravity of the rig sits. The higher the centre of gravity, the lower the payload the head can hold in balance.

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