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The 12CF2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod can support a maximum load capacity of 30.1 to 35 lbs.
The E-Z Load Plate facilitates fast setup by making it easy to attach and detach the camera from the tripod. It is also compatible with various camcorder configurations.
The CNC-machined selector dial allows for precise and repeatable counterbalance adjustment, enabling easy alternation between multiple camcorder configurations.
The tripod offers several user-friendly features like 90-degree opposed pan and tilt brakes, an illuminated bubble-level, spare camera plate screws, and replaceable pan bar rosettes for extended fluid head usability.
The tripod is made of durable carbon fiber, known for its strength and longevity.
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Counterbalanced: 4.4-30.8 lb (2-14kg)
Tripod: 55 lb (25kg)
10
5/5+0
+90 Degree /-80 Degree
100mm
-40/+140 Degree F (-40/+60 Degree C)
Illuminated
(1) telescopic pan bar included
Contender: 23.6-65" (60-166cm)
MLS100 Mid-level Spreader: 25.6-62.5" (65-159cm)
Transport Length: 35" (89cm)
System: 17.4 lb (7.92kg)
AGILE 12: 6.95 lb (3.16kg)
Tripod Transport Weight: 7.9 lb (3.6kg)
For professional videographers and photographers seeking a sturdy, reliable, and versatile tool, the 12CF2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with AGILE 12 100mm Fluid Head and E-Z Load Plate is an excellent choice. This high-quality tripod is designed to offer the perfect balance between size, weight, and capability, making it ideal for ENG applications.
The 12CF2 tripod features an adjustable and repeatable counterbalance system with 10 increments, allowing for quick and efficient setup. This CNC-machined selector-dial mechanism ensures precise and repeatable increment selection, making it easy to alternate between multiple camcorder configurations with payloads ranging from 2-14kg (4.4-30.8 lbs).
The AGILE 12/12S fluid head is equipped with a 5/5 + 0 fluid drag mechanism, which is incrementally adjustable and repeatable. This ensures smooth, uniform fluid drag that remains consistent over time and usage, allowing experienced operators to capture full-zoom pan/tilt-intensive images that are indistinguishable from those acquired in close-up shots.
The AGILE 12/12S also offers two industry-standard camera mounting interfaces for seamless integration with nearly any brand of camera support. The AGILE 12 with E-Z LOAD is compatible with the spring-loaded, capture-type camera mounting interface, facilitating fast setup ideal for 'shoot & scoot' ENG-type use. The AGILE 12S with S-LOC provides a greater front-to-rear balance adjustment range to accommodate exceptionally front-heavy or back-heavy payloads.
Experienced operators will appreciate the familiar ergonomics of incremental pan/tilt fluid drag and counterbalance controls, distinguishable 90-degree opposed pan and tilt brakes, replaceable pan bar rosettes for extended fluid head usability, an illuminated bubble-level, spare camera plate screws, and many other user-friendly features. All controls are conveniently located where experienced operators expect them, eliminating the need to re-train 'muscle memory'.
In summary, the 12CF2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with AGILE 12 100mm Fluid Head and E-Z Load Plate is a durable, reliable, and versatile tool that offers superior performance and ease of use for professional videographers and photographers.