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Industry leading cinematographers are turning to the OConnor 120EX head. With the smooth OConnor feel and infinitely adjustable control, this patented head is the only product on the market to balance the huge capacity range of 30 – 240 lbs (14 – 109 kg).

OConnor's fluid heads are famous for ultimate control and stability for film style shooting. 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 patented stepless counterbalance mechanism at the heart of EX-technology, the 120EX can be boosted into EX-mode to achieve a whole new realm of support.

Getting more than 100%! This is the best way to describe the EX-Mode.

The 120EX head has a given payload capacity of 120 lbs (54 kg) for the ±90° tilt range. With traditional counterbalance mechanisms any payload heavier than this maximum weight can’t be balanced.

Not with the 120EX

EX fluid heads can go far beyond their maximum payload by slowly limiting tilt range as the payload is increased. The maximum payload is reached at a tilt range of ±60°, which for the 120EX is an incredible 240 lbs (109 kg) based on a 8” center of gravity
Have the freedom to create with even the largest lens: choose the 120EX.

Extended capacity 120EX Fluid Head for cameras up to 120 LBS (54.0 kg) or 240 LBS (108 kg) in extended mode

Model120EX & 120EXe
Capacity 
@ 8 in. (203 mm) minimum
@ 8 in. (203 mm) ± 90°
@ 8 in. (203 mm) ± 80°
@ 8 in. (203 mm) ± 70°
@ 8 in. (203 mm) ± 60°		30 lbs. (14 kg)
120 lbs. (54 kg)
147 lbs. (67 kg)
188 lbs. (85 kg)
240 lbs. (109 kg)
Platformsee below
Handle(s)30°
BasesMitchell
Tilt+90° / -90°
Height9.8 in. (24.8 cm)
Width13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
Depth10.5 in. (26.6 cm)
Weight34.1 lbs. (15.5 kg)

Platform for 120EX: OConnor Plate, OConnor Geared Plate, 120mm Euro Plate, Panavision Dovetail Plate, Arriflex Dovetail Plate, Arri 24" (60.96 cm) Plate


120EX Chart


Only available with the 120EXe


The 120EX head is available in a separate model with digital output: 120EXe


The OConnor 120EXe encoded fluid head is designed to provide high-precision pan and tilt position information for cinema quality visual effects production for feature films and commercials.  Such positioning information is also critical for optimizing 3D productions in post production.


The 120EXe provides output pan and tilt position information via an external 19 pin Fischer connector.


A companion encoder box is available as an option for the 120EXe.  This allows high resolution pan and tilt data of 1.8 million counts per revolution to be output from the head, making it suitable for film and HD formats.


When the 120EXe is coupled with a 3rd party data logger, it instantly becomes a powerful camera motion capture system for use in post production.  When used with a pre-viz system, it also allows real-time previsualisation of live action and CG compositing on set.


























120EX Fluid Head Package (Mitchell Only) C1225-0001
Package includes:
120EX Fluid Head (Mitchell Only) C1225-0003
Pan handle for 2065, 2575 & 120EX ranges 2575-137
Pan handle extension for 1030-246 & 2575-137 2575-135





































120EXe Fluid Head Package C1226-0001
Package includes:
120EXe Fluid Head (Special Mitchell Only) C1226-1000
Pan handle 2575-137
Pan handle extension 2575-135
Geared Platform Plate Assembly c/w Screws C1225-1007
Special Mitchell base [120EXe only] C1226-1001
Mitchell Tiedown C1234-1018

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Steve-T

Steve is OConnor’s Product Manager responsible for all products. He has worked in camera support and accessories engineering for over 12 years. He is a qualified Mechanical Engineer and in his previous roles he has worked on, or conducted the introduction of all the current range of OConnor’s principal products. When he isn’t working, Steve spends time with his young family.

Key Features

  • Collapsible counterbalance crank knob

    A collapsible counterbalance crank knob and digital readout make counterbalancing the payload easy - even though the range is huge.

  • 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.

  • Ultra-smooth pan & tilt fluid drag

    Stepless, ultra-smooth pan & tilt fluid drag specifically enhanced for heavy payloads.

  • Intuitive controls

    Controls located on the left-hand side of the head for intuitive cine-style shooting.

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