Cartoni HM5000 Maxima 5.0 Fluid Head

The Cartoni HM5000 Maxima 5.0 is the ultimate fluid head for digital cinematography and heavy camera packages. Patented continuous counterbalance compensates payloads from 5 to 57 kg across the full ±90° tilt range. Continuous fluid drag ranges from almost freewheeling to extremely consistent resistance. Settings are shown on digital displays, and the Mitchell flat base fits all Mitchell tripods.

Fluid head for digital cinematography

The Maxima 5.0 is the ultimate Cartoni fluid head for digital cinematography with heavy-duty camera packages up to 57 kg (126 lb).

5–57 kgContinuous counterbalanceContinuous dragMitchell±90°13 kg

Perfect balance throughout the range

Cartoni’s patented counterbalance compensates payloads from 5 to 57 kg (11 to 126 lb), with perfect balance throughout the 180° tilt range.

5–57 kg

Continuous counterbalance range.

±90°

Tilt range, 360° pan.

13 kg

Head weight.

−40 to +60 °C

Operating temperature.

Design and use

The patented continuous fluid drag system performs from almost freewheeling to extremely consistent drag for maximum versatility and perfect diagonal shots.

The Maxima 5.0 knobs and levers are ergonomically placed for complete ease of use in any situation – in the studio, on location or during outside shooting. Drag and counterbalance settings are monitored on digital displays.

The large sliding camera plate is compatible with Arri, Sony and O’Connor slides. With the classic Mitchell base, the Maxima 5.0 interfaces with all flat-base Mitchell tripods and platforms.

Key features: ±90° tilt range, Mitchell flat base (optional 150 mm bowl adapter), continuous fluid drag and continuous counterbalance, perfect balance at any tilt angle, ergonomic brake levers and operating knobs, horizontal lock, large quick-release side-load sliding camera plate, digital readouts and illuminated spirit level, telescopic pan bar and short front pan bar.

Register your product within 30 days of the purchase date to receive a further two years of warranty – five years of free warranty in total.

Ergonomic controls

Knobs and levers are placed for comfortable operation in the studio and outdoors.

On a Mitchell tripod

The Mitchell flat base fits all Mitchell tripods and platforms.

Counterbalance range

The chart shows which payload the Maxima 5.0 balances depending on the height of the camera’s center of gravity above the plate.

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