I just got my new gear all connected and I snapped this photo.

Canon A1/Cartoni Focus 101

The Cartoni is amazing and smooth with th A1. The A1 is a brick. It is very dense. Just got it today and already shooting a gig on Sunday. I will be doing some long study these next two days.

Medium Shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucido/288063536/in/photostream/
Close Shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucido/288063650/

Looking good! Nice black on black color scheme going there. But it's missing something important... a remote lens controller on the tripod pan handle!

Thanks Chris. Yeah, I am still debating between the Canon ZR-2000 and a Varizoom.

I'd be interested in hearing more about that Cartoni. I've never actually seen one in the flesh. Looks pretty nice. What's the weight range?

I'd be interested in hearing more about that Cartoni. I've never actually seen one in the flesh. Looks pretty nice. What's the weight range?

2-22 lbs.

It is incredibly smooth on the A1. I was able to balance it in minutes and it is a thing of beauty. I can't even begin to tell you how much better it is then the Bogen 503 I had. Night and day.