O`Connor C1225-0001 User Manual

EXtended Capacity

EXTENDED CAPACITY 120EX FLUID HEAD
FOR CAMERAS UP TO 120 LBS (54.0 kg) or

240 LBS (108 kg) IN EXTENDED MODE

The 120 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.

EX

EXTENDED CAPACITY

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
rated ±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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model 120EX

Capacity
@ 8 in. minimum 30 lbs. (14 kg)
@ 8 in. ± 90° 120 lbs. (54 kg)
@ 8 in. ± 80° 147 lbs. (67 kg)
@ 8 in. ± 70° 188 lbs. (85 kg)
@ 8 in. ± 60° 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)

Platforms for 120EX: OConnor Plate,
OConnor Geared Plate, 120mm Euro
Plate, Panavision Dovetail Plate, Arri
Dovetail Plate,

Arri 24" (60.96 cm) Plate

OConnor's fluid heads are famous
for ultimate control and stability for
film style shooting.

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CAMERA CENTER OF GRAVITY

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

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.

120EX COUNTERBALANCE CHART

in mm

305

12

254

10

203

8

152

6

ABOVE PLATFORM

102

4

2 51

lbs

0

kg

20 40

9 18

60

80 100 120 140

36 45 54 64

27

160

180 200 220 240

73 82 90 100 109

COUNTERBALANCE CRANK KNOBPUSH & TURN ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM

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

260

280 300 320 340

118

127

CAMERA WEIGHT

136

145 154

min.

±

90º

±

80º

±

70º

±

60º

360

380 400 420 440 460

163 172

181 191 200 209

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 EX­counterbalance technology. The EX-drag technology is ultra-smooth
and stepless - just what OConnor is famous for.

You really can feel the difference!

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12.06.10