OConnor recently announced their new Ultimate 1040 fluid head which can support payloads from 0 to 45 lbs (20 kg) at a 5” (12.7cm) centre of gravity and a +/-90° tilt range. The new head can be paired with the popular Flowtech 100 carbon legs with 100mm bowl to create a versatile tripod with quick workflow and wide payload support. OConnor Ultimate 1040 head with Flowtech 100 tripod. Source: Vitec California-based company OConnor has been designing and manufacturing fluid heads and tripods (as well as camera and lens accessories) for cinematographers since many years. Since 2003, OConnor is part of the Vitec group. Therefore, it is not such a big surprise to see Flowtech 100 tripod legs from Sachtler being rebranded as OConnor. The company now announced their new Ultimate 1040 fluid head, which seems to be a perfect match for the Flowtech 100 legs. What are the specs? OConnor Ultimate 1040 Fluid Head OConnor Ultimate 1040 fluid head. Source: Vitec The Ultimate 1040 fluid head offers a very wide payload – it can accommodate payloads from 0 to 45 lbs (20 kg) at a 5” (12.7cm) center of gravity and a +/-90° tilt range. OConnor Ultimate 1040 retains the same performance and ergonomic features of its 1030 predecessor, which only supported payloads up to 35 lbs. OConnor Ultimate 1040 head – Counterbalance chart. Source: Vitec The fluid head is fitted with OConnor’s popular large Euro Plate as standard. OConnor Ultimate 1040 is made of high-performance magnesium and aluminum alloys...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 30 September, 2019