Cartoni. Italian-built camera support.
Precision fluid heads, tripods and pedestals, hand-built in Rome since 1935. The smooth, dependable support behind broadcast and film.
Ninety years of camera support, made in Rome.
Founded in Rome in 1935, Cartoni is one of the oldest names in camera support, and still hand-builds its fluid heads, tripods and pedestals in Italy.
Prized for buttery drag, rock-solid stability and decades-long durability, Cartoni is the choice of broadcasters and cinematographers who don't compromise on support. Stocked and supported in South Africa by Prosales Broadcast.
Why source Cartoni from Prosales Broadcast
More than a reseller, your local partner for sales, rental, expert advice and service.
Genuine Cartoni equipment, supported here in South Africa, not grey imports.
Own it outright or rent for the shoot, flexible access without tying up capital.
Our team knows camera support. We'll help you choose the right kit for the job.
Local support, maintenance and repair to keep your gear production-ready.
Support, perfected
Italian-built heads and tripods for every payload.
Maxima 50 (HM5000)
Cartoni's flagship fluid head for heavy digital cinema packages, with continuous counterbalance and fluid drag across a 5 to 57 kg range, on a flat Mitchell base.
Maxima 30 (HM3100)
A professional fluid head for 3 to 40 kg cine packages, with patented continuous counterbalance and a Planetary fluid mechanism, from near-freewheeling to full drag, on a flat Mitchell base.
Lambda 25
A precision head for refined moves and VFX up to 25kg, with assisted nodal positioning, continuous fluid drag and underslung capability.
Sport 200
A heavy-duty OB tripod with 200kg capacity and angle-profile aluminium legs for superb torsional rigidity, lightweight and weatherproof.
Studio 2-Stage
A double-stage Mitchell-base studio tripod for larger heads and camera packages, torsion-free, with hard-anodised tubes and high-strength polymer.
Studio Baby
The low, compact sibling of the Studio tripod, with the same 150kg capacity and Mitchell base for low-angle studio setups.
Ragno Pod
A portable aviation-grade aluminium tripod riser and operator platform that lifts the camera over two feet, with a 100 kg payload and a wide, stable footprint. Folds flat into a padded case.
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Cartoni, frequently asked
What does Cartoni make?
Cartoni makes professional camera support, fluid heads, tripod systems, pedestals and accessories, hand-built in Italy for broadcast and film.
Can I buy Cartoni in South Africa?
Yes. Prosales Broadcast stocks Cartoni locally. Browse Cartoni support.
Can I rent Cartoni heads and tripods?
Yes, Cartoni support is available on rental as well as for sale. Contact us for availability.
Where is Cartoni made?
Cartoni has designed and built its camera support in Rome, Italy since 1935, known for precision engineering and long service life.
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