Cartoni Master MK2 Fluid Head (H541) - Compact Professional Broadcast Fluid Head
The Cartoni Master MK2 is a professional broadcast fluid head with a flat Mitchell base, supporting payloads from 3 to 35 kg. Featuring Cartoni's patented continuous counterbalance and fluid drag technology, it delivers flawless pan and tilt movement for studio and outside broadcast applications. From Prosales, South Africa.
SKU: H541
Available on backorder: we don't hold this one on the shelf, but you can order it now and we'll bring it in for you. Lead time is usually around 2 to 3 weeks, though it's often sooner, and we'll confirm the exact timing as soon as your order is placed.
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The Cartoni Master MK2 (H541) is a compact, versatile broadcast fluid head built for professional ENG, EFP, OB and studio applications. Designed and manufactured in Italy by Cartoni, one of the world's oldest and most respected camera support manufacturers, the Master MK2 delivers silky fluid drag, precise counterbalance and reliable performance across the full range of professional broadcast and production scenarios.
Compact enough for run-and-gun ENG work, robust enough for studio and OB deployment. The Master MK2 is the entry point into Cartoni's professional Master series, and it sets the bar high.
Key Features
- Cartoni fluid drag system: smooth, consistent pan and tilt from near-freewheeling to firm drag
- Precise counterbalance: compensates camera payload accurately for balanced, effortless operation
- Flat Mitchell base: interfaces with all standard Mitchell flat-base tripods and platforms
- Compact and lightweight: ideal for ENG, location and OB deployments
- Italian engineering: designed and manufactured in Rome by Cartoni since 1935
- Wide camera compatibility: suits broadcast cameras from compact ENG to mid-size studio configurations
Ideal For
- ENG and EFP broadcast production
- Outside broadcast (OB) vehicles and units
- Studio and multi-camera broadcasts
- News, sports and live event coverage
Specifications
- SKU: H541
- Base: Flat Mitchell base
- Series: Master
- Origin: Made in Italy
Distributed exclusively in South Africa by Prosales. Part of the Cartoni Master series, also available: Master 30, Master 40, Master 65.
| Payload | 3 to 35 kg |
| Base | Flat Mitchell |
| Tilt | +/- 90 degrees |
| Drag | Continuous |
| Counterbalance | Continuous |
| Plate | Quick release side-load |
| Digital readouts | Yes |
| Spirit level | Illuminated |
Continuous Counterbalance
Cartoni's patented continuous counterbalance system precisely compensates for your camera payload, holding the setup steady at any tilt angle for balanced, effortless operation.
Smooth Fluid Drag
The Cartoni fluid drag system delivers smooth, consistent pan and tilt control across the full range, from near-freewheeling to firm drag, for flawless professional moves.
Compact Broadcast Build
With a flat Mitchell base and a lightweight, compact body engineered in Italy, the Master MK2 is built for ENG, EFP, OB and studio work while supporting payloads up to 35 kg.
