Product Details

Fluid Heads: Compass 20 Fluid Head (1036)

SPECIFICATIONS

Payload Range:

2-12 kg (4.4-26.5 lbs)

Payload Capacity:

12.00 kg (26.5 lbs)

Weight:

2.70 kg (6 lbs)

Camera Platform Type:

Sliding camera platform with quick release Mini Euro plate

Camera Plate:

Mini Euro camera plate with 1/4" & pin, 1/4" and 3/8" screws

Mounting:

75mm ball levelling

Tilt Drag:

5 selectable fluid drag positions + 0

Tilt Range:

+90/-75°

Tilt Lock:

Calliper disc brake system

Pan Drag:

5 selectable fluid drag positions + 0

Pan Range:

360 °

Pan Lock:

Calliper disc brake system

Counter balance System:

4 selectable positions

Temperature Range:

-40°C to +65°C

Pan Handle:

Fixed length 390 mm (15.4")

Height Above Bowl:

180 mm (7.1 in)

Illumination:

Bubble level

Counterbalance Performance:

Compass 20 Fluid Head

Speed, performance, versatility from DV to ENG

The Compass 20 fluid head with 2-12kg payload range enables a large range of cameras and camera configurations to be used. From HDV / DVCAM to XDCAM / P2HD and DSLR cameras the Compass 20 fluid head is one of the most versatile pan/tilt heads available. The Compass 20 incorporates the best pan and tilt fluid drag range in its class combined with a selectable counterbalance system. A quick release camera mounting system utilising the Euro mini camera plates allows it to integrate easily into existing camera support inventories.

Features:

Five selectable positions of high performance drag plus a zero position.
Selectable counterbalance system for payloads between 2-12 kg / 4.4-26.5 lbs
Quick release with mini Euro camera plate incorporating 60mm sliding camera platform for perfect C of G balancing
Pan/tilt locks utilising floating calliper disc brakes
Replaceable tilt end rosette
Functional, accessible controls with illuminated bubble level

Available with Systems:

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Compass20 Solo 2-Stage Carbon Fibre System

Compass20 2-Stage Alloy System: Compass20 2-Stage Alloy System

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Compass20 2-Stage Alloy System

Compass20 2-Stage Alloy System (1841)
Compass20 2-Stage Alloy System

Compass20 Solo 3-stage Carbon Fibre System: Compass20 Solo 3-stage Carbon Fibre System

Compass20 Solo 3-stage Carbon Fibre System (2030)
Compass20 Solo 3-stage Carbon Fibre System

Compass20 Solo 2-Stage Alloy System: Compass20 Solo 2-Stage Alloy System

Compass20 Solo 2-Stage Alloy System (1844)
Compass20 Solo 2-Stage Alloy System

Compatible with:

Euro Camera Plate (860)
Euro Camera Plate

Hi-Hat (75mm) (465)
Hi Hat (75mm)

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Tripod Bowl Adaptor (378)
100mm to 75mm Tripod Bowl Adaptor

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Telescopic Pan Handle for Compass25, Arrow and Skyline Fluid Heads

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Fixed Length Pan Handle for Compass15/20 Fluid Head (679)
Fixed Length Pan Handle for Compass15/20 Fluid Head

Offset Camera Plate: Offset Camera Plate

Offset Camera Plate (858)
Offset Camera Plate

Mini Euro Camera Plate: Mini Euro Camera Plate

Mini Euro Camera Plate (1208)
Mini Euro Camera Plate

Solo 75 3-Stage Carbon Fibre Tripod: Solo 75 3-Stage Carbon Fibre Tripod

Solo 75 3-Stage Carbon Fibre Tripod (2001)
Solo 75 3-Stage Carbon Fibre Tripod

Compass Accessory Mounting Bracket & Adaptor: Compass Accessory Mounting Bracket & Adaptor

Compass Accessory Mounting Bracket & Adaptor (1216 & 1217)
Compass Accessory Mounting Bracket & Adaptor

Solopod QR Adaptor Plate: Solopod QR Adaptor Plate

Solopod QR Adaptor Plate (1213)
Solopod QR Adaptor Plate

Mini Euro Sliding Plate Assembly: Mini Euro Sliding Plate Assembly

Mini Euro Sliding Plate Assembly (P7800)
Mini Euro Sliding Plate Assembly

Euro Sliding Plate Assembly: Euro Sliding Plate Assembly

Euro Sliding Plate Assembly (P7840)
Euro Sliding Plate Assembly

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