Manufacturer of Camera Support Systems such as Fluid Heads, Tripods and Pedestals for TV, BROADCAST and CINE industry.
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CARTONI PTZ SUPPORTS
CARTONI PTZ SUPPORTS
The new needs for automated image gathering, along with increasing demand for social distancing have changed the studio configuration.
The latest generation of PTZ cameras supports high-quality video production in studios, stadium, lecture halls, churches and other venues.
Cartoni has designed new practical and affordable solutions to support the PTZ cameras and safely installing and moving them on every location.
1 –Lightweight tripod
The basic solution kits tripod KT721 with adjustable mid level spreader S731/QR the new design rubber feet AT877 , the AT922 half ball 75mm camera attachment completed by D833 lightweight dolly.
2 – Light PTZ stand
The new versatile KPTZ001 support features the 3 telescopic stage TZ001 lightweight stand complete with AT926 PTZ ball joint, the stand comes with standard rubber feet and can be installed on the D833 lightweight dolly.
The PTZ camera can be attached to the Ball joint with a quick release sliding plate AH921 for fast attachment and enhanced centring ability.
3 – P020 /PTZ pedestal
The Cartoni P20 pedestal gives to PTZ cameras an outstanding support allowing super high set up, a gliding vertical movement of 40 cm stroke and a super-precise travelling ability on even floors.
Equipped with a flat AH870 3/8, ¼” camera attachment the P020/ PTZ pedestal enable the PTZ camera to be assisted by a teleprompter, making it the ideal camera for newsroom
CARTONI UVC BOXER
CARTONI UVC BOXER
CARTONI introduces the UV-C BOXER, a UV disinfection device for video and motion picture equipment
Rome, Italy (July 2020) – The global pandemic has impacted the entertainment industry in ways never before imagined. In addition to the need to avoid infected persons, global health experts have warned that the virus that causes COVID-19 can live on plastic and metal surfaces for up to 3 days.[1] The new normal will be a post-pandemic world with an ongoing race to find ways to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
In response to this growing need, Cartoni introduces the UV-C BOXER, a new device specially designed to harness the power of germicidal UV to safely sanitize film and video equipment – including cameras, batteries, lens, Steadicam, and accessories.
"At Cartoni and in Italy, we were among the first to be hit by this devastating pandemic. During our state-mandated lockdown, we studied a solution to help our industry. The answer was a device that could help production crews and rental houses to stay safe from the virus. Social distancing, masks, and gels meet safety requirements, but on production sets where the equipment is constantly handled multiple times during shooting hours by operators, assistants, grips, etc… we think for production to truly ramp up again, there is a compulsory need to disinfect and decontaminate gear daily or even several times a day," explains Elisabetta Cartoni, the President and CEO of Cartoni Camera Supports.
What is UV-C light?
UV-C, or germicidal UV, is a wavelength of UV light, typically between 200 to 280 nanometers, that can inactivate pathogens like bacteria and viruses. UV-C light, in the right strength and dose, modifies the DNA structure of an infectious cell so it cannot reproduce and therefore cannot colonize and spread.
UV radiant energy was first used for disinfecting surfaces in 1877 and has been used extensively, for over 40 years, in disinfecting drinking water, waste water, air, pharmaceutical products, and surfaces against a whole suite of human pathogens. UV-C has been used in hospitals and healthcare facilities for decades and is proven to be effective in both the reduction of hygiene failures and in control environmental contamination by high-concern microorganisms, such as COVID-19. Similar to UV-A and UV-B rays from the sun, exposure to UV-C can damage eyes and skin if overly exposed, so it is essential to follow strict safety guidelines when UV-C devices are in use.
Advantages of germicidal UV
Germicidal UV lamps are incredibly effective and have several significant advantages.
- Pathogen kill rate – All bacteria and viruses tested to date (many hundreds over the years, including other coronaviruses) respond to UV disinfection. Some organisms are more susceptible to UVC disinfection than others, but all tested so far do respond at the appropriate doses. On top of that, bacteria and pathogens cannot become resistant to UV like they can to certain antibiotics and antibacterial products.
- Limited chemical exposure – UV-C works in place of potentially harmful chemicals. It's safe to enter a room after germicidal UV products disinfect the area, but it might be hard to breathe in a room that has just been sprayed down with chemicals.
What is the Cartoni UV-C BOXER?
Studies have shown that environmental transmission of germs and viruses can be unwanted source of illness. The new Cartoni UV-C BOXER leverages the power of germicidal UV to safely sanitize the surface of film and video equipment without emitting moisture, gas or powders. Equipped with ten medical-grade UV-C (100-280nm) lamps, the BOXER is designed to neutralize any micro-organism, germ, including COVID-19 or mold, which may unknowingly contaminate film and video sets.
These features make UV-C irradiation ideal as a sanitization process for delicate professional film and broadcast equipment as it does not affect – if used properly - optical lens coating, electronic circuits & boards, lubricants, rubber, or plastic in cameras, lenses, monitors, microphones, etc.
Will UV-C irradiation damage the equipment?
As with prolonged exposure to the sun, which will fade the color of children’s toys on the beach, or most plastics, all UV irradiation can produce some chemical deterioration on plastics, rubbers or polymers.
Although UV-C may discolor plastic and ultimately affect the carbon boundaries of the molecule after extreme exposure of over 1000 hours, UV-C lamps will not deteriorate electronic boards, electrical components, or glass elements such as lenses .
With this in account, the total irradiation and micro-organizsm disinfection cycle of the Cartoni UV-C Boxer takes just 5 minutes to sanitize each batch of equipment, as metered by a timer.
The newly designed Cartoni UV-C BOXER has a large sliding boxlike container for safe loading and sanitization of multiple pieces of gear at the same time. Like all UV light, exposure to UV-C rays can be dangerous to humans so Cartoni designed the BOXER with a safety lock system to avoid accidental UV-C irradiation. If the door to the BOXER chamber is not safely locked, the UV-C lamps will not activate.
BOXER is safe if properly used, effective, and fast. Operational indoors and outdoors, it's ideal for carrying to locations by small vans or large SUVs. Equipped with wheels with positive locks, it can easily be moved around on flat surfaces or studios.
What is the UV-C BOXER Advantage?
The Cartoni UV-C BOXER is the only medical-grade UV-C device designed for film and video equipment and is currently being evaluated by the Italian Health Ministry for certification. The UV-C medical-grade lamps in the Cartoni UV-C BOXER germicidal device has been designed and tested to provide ten times the irradiation needed to sanitize the surface of objects in the device.
The BOXER has 10 Osram/Philips 4watt medical-grade UV 9-watt lamps installed in the chamber. The chamber is covered by high reflection polished aluminum on all six sides, which reflect the UV-C lamp beams in all directions to cover the entire surface of the item to sanitize, including the bottom.11 The power of a reflected beam is 40% of the original beam, exceeding the needed germicidal effect by five times. Each lamp has a life of 6,000 hours and has no ozone release.
The typical length of time needed to disinfect and sanitize a set of equipment, including a camera, two lenses, two batteries, and one microphone is just five minutes. In order for effective sanitization, the objects must be well arranged and spaced in the BOXER chamber to ensure no overlapping.
For more information, please contact cartoni@cartoni.com.
Focus 8 Fluid Head
Focus 8 Fluid Head
The FOCUS 8 Fluid Head is the ideal support for the latest ultra-lightweight cameras weighing from 0 to 8Kg (17,7 lbs). Extremely compact, the 8 features a continuously variable fluid damping system on both pan and tilt movements and a unprecedented patented variable counterbalance which brings its range of use to cover all existing cameras.The FOCUS 8 Fluid Head comes equipped with a sliding camera plate compatible with Sachtler ACE and Manfrotto standard plates, spirit level and orientable pan bar. Its tilt angle is +/- 90° with perfect response throughout the entire tilt range.FOCUS 8 interfaces with all 75mm bowl base tripods and supports. The extreme ruggedness and versatility together with the superior quality/price ratio makes the FOCUS 8 the best possible support for its range.
RED LOCK SYSTEM
RED LOCK SYSTEM
Available in three different systems, the Focus 8, Focus 10 and the Focus 12, the Red Lock System is one of the most affordable on the market without compromising quality. Fast, lightweight and robust, the Red Lock System comes with a dual stage spreader allowing it go ultra-low.
The sleek Red Lock Tripod has ergonomically-designed, user-friendly red lock levers that allow you to set up quickly. Unlike other budget-friendly systems, the Red Lock System also features Cartoni’s patented Smart Lock Mid-Level Spreader.
Dual extendable sections allow the tripod legs to spread wide for super low shots and folds up in a moment without binding of the legs for fast transport. Lightweight, fast, and robust, the three new Cartoni Systems are one of the most affordable packages on the market without compromising quality and performance.
The best option for most broadcast and digital cinema cameras.
SPORT 200 Heavy Duty Tripod
SPORT 200 Heavy Duty Tripod
The new SPORT 200 Heavy Duty Tripod is ideal for videographers shooting sports in all possible large camera/lens configuration.
The S200 is a game changer. It features an extremely innovative profile and angular structure, which gives it a sturdiness you simply cannot get from standard tripod tubes.
The rigidity allows camera operators to be extremely precise in their movements – from whip pans to tracking players or objects.
It is built with Duraluminium as used in the aircraft industry and offers outstanding torsional rigidity with camera packages, up to 200 kg (441 pounds), in all possible large camera/lens configuration.
The S200 accepts classic Mitchell flat base heads and standard Vinten 4 bolts attachment.
Its innovative profile is angled and shaped to ensure maximum strength while weighing only 10.5 kg (23 lbs).
Designed to withstand even the harshest weather conditions, the S200 can endure rain, dust, moisture and extreme temperatures.
The center brace drives a telescopic mid-level spreader for a truss structure stable in any environment.
