The Elite Series

Next Gen Fluid Heads & Tripod Systems with 3S-FIX quick lock

Introducing Elite Heads with the 3S-FIX tripods

The Elite-Series heads inherit their world-renowned smooth and precise drag movement from our existing range of Camgear fluid heads. But they also feature a new ergonomic architecture, a new patented ultra-precise, repeatable and accurate counterbalance system allowing virtually perfect balance, an industry first for a stepped drag system, and a host of practical features designed to guarantee dramatically improved performance and ease of use, in total not just an evolution, but a revolution.

Elite 8 (CMG-EL8-MS-CF-TRISYS)
Key Features
- 22.1 lb Maximum Payload
- 75mm Half Ball Mount
- Touch & Go DV Camera Plate
- 10-Step Counterbalance
- 4-Step Tilt & Pan Drag Control
- +90 to -75° Tilt, 360° Pan Range
- L/R Pan Handle Rosettes & Pan Handle
- Illuminated Touch Bubble Level
The Elite 8 fluid head is the premier P/T head available in its payload class. With a payload capacity of 10 kg/22 lbs, it is optimally designed for lightweight camcorders, modern film cameras such as the Canon XC15, XA30/35, JVC GY-HM200 and all DSLR cameras to be perfectly balanced, unlike any other design, for stunning images.
The Elite 8 tripod systems come with the matching patented Elite 75 mm 50 kg/110 lbs capacity 3S-FIX Quick Lock & Release tripod, illuminated levelling bubble with sliding plate screw parking positions and the integrated screw key to make your operation run smoothly.
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Elite 10 (CMG-EL10-MS-CF-TRISYS)
Key Features
- 100mm Half Ball, 26.5 lb Payload
- Touch & Go Camera Wedge Plate
- 12-Step Counterbalance
- 4-Step Tilt & Pan Drag System
- +90 to -75º Tilt Range
- 3.2" Plate Sliding Distance for Balance
- Pan Handle, Left/Right Rosettes
- Illuminated Touch Bubble Level
The Elite 10 fluid head is engineered for set-ups of up to 12 kg/26.4 lbs. The 12 step counterbalance wheel adjustment system enables finer and faster counterbalance settings for virtual perfect balance. The camera can easily be switched from tripod to handheld and vice versa using the quick release lever, allowing the camera and plate to release in one swift sure movement. Perfect support for today’s digital cinema-style cameras, such as the Sony PXW-FS7, Canon EOS C200/C300/C300 MARK II, Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro & Panasonic AU-EVA1.
The Elite 10 tripod systems come with the matching patented Elite 3S-FIX Quick Lock & Release 100 mm 50 kg/110 lbs capacity tripod, illuminated levelling bubble with sliding plate screw parking positions and the integrated screw key to make your operation run smoothly.
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Elite 15 (CMG-EL15-MS-CF-TRISYS)
Key Features
- 100mm Half Ball, 39.7 lb Payload
- Touch & Go Camera Wedge Plate
- 6+10-Step Counterbalance
- 6-Step Tilt & Pan Drag System
- +90 to -75º Tilt Range
- 3.2" Plate Sliding Distance for Balance
- Pan Handle, Left/Right Rosettes
- Illuminated Touch Bubble Level
The Elite 15 is the unequalled leader for an elite performing, robust yet cost eective solution for news, documentary, broadcast professionals and digital filmmakers. It supports a maximum payload of 19 kg/41.9 lbs and has a 6+10 (60) step counterbalance wheel adjustment system which enables finer and faster counterbalance settings.
The Elite 15 can virtually perfectly balance any payload between 0 and 42 pounds, a world’s first. The Elite 15 tripod systems come with the matching patented Elite 3S-FIX Quick Lock & Release 100 mm 70 kg/154 lbs capacity tripod system, illuminated levelling bubble with sliding plate screw parking positions and the integrated screw key to make your operation run smoothly.
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Elite 18 (CMG-EL18-MS-CF-TRISYS)
Key Features
- 100mm Half Ball, 55.1 lb Payload
- Touch & Go Camera Wedge Plate
- 8+10-Step Counterbalance
- 8-Step Tilt & Pan Drag System
- +90 to -75º Tilt Range
- 4.33" Plate Sliding Distance for Balance
- Dual Pan Handles, Left/Right Rosettes
- Illuminated Touch Bubble Level
The high payload capacity and incredibly wide payload range of 0- 25 kg/55.1 lbs makes the Elite 18 ideal for ENG/EFP field-based 4K/HD productions and small studio configurations as well. Its high reliability and robust design makes it ideal for portable broadcast cameras and camcorders and small field prompters.
The Elite 18 tripod systems come with the matching patented Elite 3S-FIX Quick Lock & Release 100 mm 70 kg/154 lbs (ENG) or 110 kg/243 lbs (EFP) capacity tripod. The illuminated levelling bubble, sliding plate screw parking positions and the integrated screw key help to make your operation run smoothly.
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Elite 18 EFP (CMG-EL18-EFP-MS-CF-TRISYS)
Key Features
- 100mm Half Ball, 55.1 lb Payload
- Touch & Go Camera Wedge Plate
- 8+10-Step Counterbalance
- 8-Step Tilt & Pan Drag System
- +90 to -75º Tilt Range
- 4.33" Plate Sliding Distance for Balance
- Dual Pan Handles, Left/Right Rosettes
- Illuminated Touch Bubble Level
The EFP CF/MS Carbon Fiber Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader & Elite 18 Fluid Head System from Camgear offers lightweight, 100mm ball-based support for your video rig. Ideal for run-and-gun and EFP-type capture, this tripod system supports camera rigs weighing up to 55.1 lb and has a height range of 30 to 68.5" for grabbing both low-angle and eye-level shots.
This system includes the Elite 18 fluid head with two pan bars, the 3S-FIX EFP carbon fiber tripod with a mid-level spreader, and removable feet. It features quick 3S-FIX lever leg locks and magnetic leg catches that speed your setup and breakdown. A heavy-duty wheeled bag is included to store the tripod system and accessories.
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Elite 20 EFP (CMG-EL20-EFP-MS-CF-TRISYS)
Key Features
- 100mm Half Ball, 63.9 lb Payload
- Touch & Go Camera Wedge Plate
- 10+10-Step Counterbalance
- 8-Step Tilt & Pan Drag System
- +90 to -75º Tilt Range
- 4.33" Plate Sliding Distance for Balance
- Dual Pan Handles, Left/Right Rosettes
- Illuminated Touch Bubble Level
The Elite 20 is the strongest solution in the 100 mm Elite-Series range and it supports a payload of up to 29 kg/63.9 lbs. With the 10+10 (100) step counterbalance adjustment range it can virtually perfectly balance anything from a GoPro to a small ENG studio configuration with full 21” Teleprompter. The wide operating temperature range and several other practical features makes it ideal for EFP and fieldbased 4K/HD and digital film productions as well. It supports broadcast and film cameras in various heavy configurations.
The Elite 20 tripod systems come with the matching patented Elite 3S-FIX Quick Lock & Release 100 mm 110 kg/243 lbs capacity EFP-HD tripod, illuminated levelling bubble with sliding plate screw parking positions and the integrated screw key to make your operation run smoothly.
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Elite 25 EFP (CMG-EL25-EFP-MS-CF-TRISYS)
Key Features
- 150mm Half Ball, 99.2 lb Payload
- Touch & Go Camera Wedge Plate
- 12+10-Step Counterbalance
- 10-Step Tilt & Pan Drag System
- +90 to -75º Tilt Range
- 4.72" Plate Sliding Distance for Balance
- Dual Pan Handles, Left/Right Rosettes
- Illuminated Touch Bubble Level
The Elite 25 is the only 150 mm head on the market in this capacity range using an ultra functional spindle drive sliding camera mounting plate, for finer camera plate adjustment. It oers a 12+10 (120) step counterbalance adjustment system, ensuring a virtual perfect balance for any and all payloads. Combined with its assembly (build) lock mechanism and many other practical features, it is the truly perfect solution for EFP and 4K/HD production, studio applications with full large teleprompter and confidence monitors and compact studio lenses, 3D-rigs and outside broadcast applications.
The Elite 25 tripod systems come with the matching patented Elite 3S-FIX Quick Lock & Release 150 mm 110 kg/243 lbs capacity EFP-HD tripod, illuminated levelling bubble with sliding plate screw parking positions and the integrated screw key to make your operation run smoothly.
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