Cartoni
ActiveOverview
Cartoni S.p.A. manufactures camera support equipment including tripods and fluid heads from its base in Rome, Italy. The company exports to 65 countries across five continents and holds 33 international patents on fluid drag and counterbalance systems.124
History
Cartoni was founded in 1935 in Italy. It has developed over 80 years of experience in camera support technology with patented innovations.1 In 2022, it introduced encoded fluid heads for applications like VFX and virtual production.2
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Maxima Fluid Heads | Professional encoded heads for heavy cameras | $2,000 - $5,000 |
| Master Fluid Heads | Encoded professional heads for broadcast | $1,500 - $4,000 |
| Magnum Fluid Heads | Heavy-duty encoded heads for studio use | $3,000 - $6,000 |
| Action Tripods | Lightweight tripods for ENG and documentary | $800 - $2,500 |
| Gamma Tripods | Carbon fiber tripods for professional video | $1,200 - $3,500 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured in Italy at the company's facilities in Rome.14
Notable Products
- Maxima Fluid Head - Encoded professional fluid head with patented counterbalance for VFX and virtual production.
- Master Fluid Head - Encoded head designed for broadcast and studio cameras with precise drag control.
- Magnum Fluid Head - Heavy-payload encoded head supporting large cinema cameras.
- Action Pro Tripod - Single-stage carbon fiber tripod for lightweight professional use.
- EFP Tripods - Two-stage tripods for electronic field production and ENG.
Reputation
Cartoni is recognized among professionals for its patented fluid drag systems and reliability in demanding shoots.12 It serves international users in film, broadcast, and VFX with a wide product range.1 Some users note higher price points compared to competitors.
Sources (5)
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/cartoni/6914248
- https://www.cartoni.com/cartoni-becomes-the-first-camera-support-company-to-introduce-a-full-lineup-of-encoded-encoded-ready-professional-fluid-heads/
- https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07176909
- https://www.cartoni.com/privacy-policy/
- https://www.cartoni.com/become-a-cartoni-ambassador/