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PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT
USER’S MANUAL & Maintenance
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Index
1.
IntroductIon 4
2.
operatIng elements 5
3.
procedures 8
4.
specIfIcatIons 9
5.
maIntenance 10
6.
Warranty 10
7.
accessorIes & product lIne 11
CARTONI ®
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Manual Version: 1.0
Issue date: June 2019
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1. IntroductIon
The compact and versale MASTER MK2 is a CARTONI Fluid Head de-
signed for ENG & EFP, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography fully loaded
Cameras with all of the trimmings.
The MK2 can counterbalance from small Cameras weighing 3 Kg (6.6 lbs)
all the way to 30 Kg (66 lbs).
This new CARTONI counterbalance system is an evoluon of the patented
CARTONI “Wing” system and allows a perfect performance throughout the
+/- 90 lt range, with perfect stops at any angle.
The friconless variable uid modules perform a wide variety of uid drag
for the best smooth and precise movement in any shoong situaon.
All operang knobs and levers are conveniently located and easy to reach
with a special care for user-friendly ergonomics.
The MASTER MK2 comes equipped with one telescopic pan bar, standard
quick release sliding Camera plate, (Euro-Style plate oponal) illuminated
spirit level and digital readouts for drag and counterbalance sengs.
The MK2 has a at Mitchell standard base and an available 150mm bowl
converter to make the MK2 suitable for all leg opons and Dollies.
Before using the MASTER MK2 Fluid Head, please make
sure to read this user’s & maintenance manual;
Before installing the uid head on the Tripod check the Tri-
pod stability;
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Verify that the Camera payload (including lenses and ac-
cessories) is lower than the maximum capacity of the MAS-
TER MK2 Fluid Head;
Before installing the Camera make sure that the MASTER
MK2 is in good condions and bares no evident damages.
2. operatIng elements
1
Pan bar
2
Pan bar aachment lever
3
Pan bar aachment rosee
4
Horizontal lock lever
5
Pan drag selector
6
Tie-down knob
❶
❷
❸
❹
❺ ❻
6
7
Camera plate
8
Safety buon slide lock lever
9
Slide lock lever
10
Tilt drag selector
11
Illuminated bubble level
12
Pan lock lever
13
Tilt lock lever
❼
❽
❾
❿
⓫
⓬
⓭
7
14
Counterbalance selector
15
Illuminated bubble level and display light buon
16
Baery housing
17
Digital display
⓮
⓰
⓯
⓱
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Open the Tripod to the desired height and lock all safety knobs.
Place the MASTER MK2 Fluid Head on the Tripod base and rotate
unl it matches the steel notch; ghten the Head rmly by screwing
in the knob (6) underneath the at base. Check the illuminated bubble
level (11) and modify the legs angle if needed. In case of low visibility,
press buon (15) for illuminated bubble level and to acvate the dig-
ital displays. Lights will turn o automacally aer approximately 30
seconds.
Lock the horizontal posion with lever (4) red posion, insert pan lock
(12) and turn both lt drag selector (10) and counterbalance selector
(14) to posion “0”.
To release the Camera plate (7) push the red safety buon (8) and
open the slide lock lever (9) completely ll to posion 2, then remove
the Camera plate.
Aach the Camera plate under the Camera assembly and rmly se-
cure it with both screws. Try to place the Camera plate centered un-
der the Camera system, keeping in mind the posion of the center of
gravity (CG).
Place the Camera on the top of the MASTER MK2, leaning sidewards
against the le side of the Head (slide lock side), then push the as-
sembly into horizontal posion unl you feel the click of the slide lock
lever (9), which will be in posion 1 (at this point the Camera plate is
clamped but sll moving fore-and-a).
3. procedures
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Holding the pan bar (1) rmly, disengage lever (4) to green posion
and nd the correct center of gravity (CG) by sliding the Camera as-
sembly fore-and-a. Lock the slide lock lever (9) in posion “0”.
Set the counterbalance system by turning the counterbalance selector
(14) to the appropriate tension. The Camera has to stay sll at any lt
angle. If needed, ne tune the balance by adjusng the sliding plate.
Push buon (15) to acvate illuminated digital displays, unlock Pan
lock (12) and select the desired Fluid drag intensity on both Pan and
Tilt by turning Pan selector (5) and Tilt selector (10).
Minimum payload 3 Kg 6.6 lbs
Maximum payload 30 Kg 66 lbs
Weight 8,5 Kg 18.7 lbs
Bowl diameter Flat base
Fluid control Connuous
Counterbalance Connuous
Pan range 360°
Tilt range +/- 90°
Temperature range -40/+60 °C -40°/+140°F
4. specIfIcatIons
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5. maIntenance
6. Warranty
When needed, with indoor use just clean the Head and Tripod with a
so cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a brush
or Air spray.
CARTONI products main mechanisms are sealed as they are also built
for professional outdoor use.
However, use under rough condions they will require special care. Salt
water is very corrosive and can cause extreme damages. In aempt to avoid
further damage the Fluid Head should be washed o with fresh water at
the earliest opportunity and perfectly dried before storage.
Sand and dirt are abrasive and should be removed using a semi-s
brush or Air spray.
Disconnect illuminated display & bubble level baery during long term
storage; for baery replacement access the baery compartment (16).
All CARTONI Fluid Heads & Pedestals have a free of charge three (3)
year warranty. Register your product at www.cartoni.com within 30 days
from date of rst purchase/invoice to receive further two (2) year warranty
for the unsurpassed free ve (5) year warranty.
Tripods, spreaders, dollies and all accessories are guaranteed one (1)
year from the date of rst purchase/invoice.
CARTONI warrant that the product supplied will - under proper use -
be free from defects in workmanship and materials and agrees that it will,
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