Camera
Tripod: Manfrotto
Designing supports for video cameras means
finding a graceful balance between stillness and movement freedom and control.
Our range of video tripods, heads, monopods,
arms, remote controls and accessories is growing steadily and is sure to
provide you with exactly that balance.
Our two-way "pan &tilt'
heads for video cover a range of camera equipment from Micro DV through Mini
DV up to professional ENG DV-Cams and HDV. All heads are built to be used
"open" with movements unlocked, with a range of friction and counterbalance
systems to help regulate the weight shift of mounted equipment during pan
and tilt movements...... Read more
Video
Heads
Manfrotto's "pan &
tilt movement" technology used for its complete range of semi-professional
and professional video head is based on a system of cartridges filled with
a specific "silicone fluid"...Read more
Why
Fluid Head?
What
Do We Mean by Load Capacity?
This is a technical specification
that sometime has been confused with the counterbalance load capacity of our
heads so we feel is important to draw distinction. The value we claim as the
"load capacity" refers to the capability of the head locking brakes
to hold the weight of the camera at any tilt or pan angles needed to lock
the camcoder in position...
What
Do We Mean by CounterBalance?
Counterbalance is achieved
using a system of springs inside the head, which help to keep the camera from
rolling forwards or backwards under its own weight when the video head is
tilted. This system facilitates the cameraman to achieve smoother tilt movements.
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Manfrotto
Drag System
Manfrotto drag technology provide
accurate camera control in all conditions. Depending on the models of heads
it is possible to choose between ffixed and continuous adjustment. The fixed
drag provides a constant friction action...
Manfrotto
Interchangeable Sliding Plates
All Manfrotto heads are equipped
with sliding and interchangeable camera plates. The possibility to adjust
the camera plate by sliding it allows balancing the camera on the head and
reducing to the minimum the effort while tilting it forward and backward.
the interchangeable mechanism let replace the camera with another one very
fast or after having remove it from the head, to hold it with your hands,
mount it on a monopod, a crane or , ahoulder mount system by using the universal
quick release mount adapter. Plate sliding movement instead ensure that the
camera load be accurately balance above the head...
We have rock-solid tripods
for heavy ENG setups and lightweight, easy-to-carry models for compact Micro
DV and mini DV cameras, fluid heads to let you track, frame and lock on to
your subject, video monopods and hydrostatic arms to get you into and out
of tight corners with quality footage, remote control units to put total command
of the camera and lens at your fingertips even when the camera and lens are
out of arm's reach, and evry accessory we could think of to help you get your
job done as comfortably and professionally as possible.
Manfrotto:
Video Heads
Our two-way "pan &tilt'
heads for video cover a range of camera equipment from Micro DV through Mini
DV up to professional ENG DV-Cams and HDV. All heads are built to be used
"open" with movements unlocked, with a range of friction and counterbalance
systems to help regulate the weight shift of mounted equipment during pan
and tilt movements. Head features such as fluid cartridges (which provide
resistance to jarring and shake transmitted from the operator to the camera
via the pan bar) keep camera motion as controlled and smooth as possible.
The
following chart gives suggestions on how to combine our heads with your camcoder
depending the different type/format of camcorder you use.
