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EXTENDED CAPACITY
120EX FLUID HEAD
FOR CAMERAS UP TO
120 LBS (54.0 kg) OR
240 LBS (108 kg) IN
EXTENDED MODE
This head is the flagship of OConnor's new EXTENDED CAPACITY range of fluid heads - the EX range. Based on the new EX-technology this patented head features a new kind of stepless counterbalance system as well as a new ultra-smooth pan & tilt fluid drag designed for film style shooting.
OConnor's fluid heads are famous for ultimate control and stability for film style shooting.
Now, with the use of EX-technology OConnor can offer the features it has become famous for while offering an additional benefit: extended capacity. With a new counterbalance mechanism at the heart of the EX-technology, the 120EX can be boosted into EX-mode to achieve a whole new realm of counterbalance.
True and accurate balance is achieved through the sinusoidal EX-counterbalance technology. The EX-drag technology is ultra-smooth and stepless - just what OConnor is famous for.
THE EX-MODE
Getting more than 100%! This is the best way to describe the EX-Mode on the new EX range of fluid heads by OConnor.
The EX fluid heads have a given payload range for the ±90° tilt range. With traditional counterbalance mechanisms any payload heavier than this maximum weight can’t be balanced.
Not with the EX range of fluid heads.
EX fluid heads can go far beyond that maximum payload by slowly limiting tilt range as the payload is increased. The maximum payload is reached at a tilt range of ±60°, which is much higher than the rate ±90° payload.
With the example of the 120EX, the payload for a ±90° tilt range is between 30-120 lbs (14-54 kg), but in EX mode the 120EX can counterbalance up to incredible 240 lbs (109 kg) at a tilt range of ±60°; all based on a 8” center of gravity.
Now you can get more counterbalance out of your fluid head than 100% - with the EX range of fluid heads by OConnor.
120EX SPECIFICATION
Model | 120EX |
Capacity | |
| 30 lbs. (14 kg) |
| 120 lbs. (54 kg) |
| 147 lbs. (67 kg) |
| 188 lbs. (85 kg) |
| 240 lbs. (109 kg) |
Platform | see below |
Handle(s) | 0° & 30° |
Bases | Mitchell |
Tilt | +90° / -90° |
Height | 9.8 in. (24.8 cm) |
Width | 13.5 in. (34.3 cm) |
Depth | 10.5 in. (26.6 cm) |
Weight | 34.1 lbs. (15.5 kg) |
Platform for 120EX: OConnor Plate, OConnor Geared Plate, 120mm Euro Plate, Panavision Dovetail Plate, Arriflex Dovetail Plate | |
WHAT THE PROS SAY:
Hear what industry professionals have to say about the 120 EX:
QUOTE
"On 'The Mortician' we used the OConnor 120EX head. Our twin Red One / Element Technica 3D rig weighed around 105 lbs fully built and so the only North American Head that could handle it was the 120EX! Apart from a few scenes where the 3D rig was suspended from a jib for action sequences, the Rig was one the 120EX 95% of the shoot."
Michael McDonough, DoP - The Mortician
QUOTE
“For 'To The Arctic', the 120EX was invaluable. You barely have to use any strength to make a smooth move. We put the head through the punishment of our type of film making on this project. In my 40 years of film making, I’ve always relied on OConnor – and this is the best head I’ve ever used.”
Greg MacGillivray, Producer/Director
Nominated for two Academy Awards
Features
COUNTERBALANCE CRANK KNOB
A collapsible counterbalance crank knob and digital readout make counterbalancing the payload easy - even though the range is huge.
FEATURES
ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM
The new easy-to-use sideload mechanism features a push and turn platform knob to easily and precisely adjust the platform fore and aft.
Heavy camera payloads are easily moved forward and backwards on the head with this mechanism.
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