The ARRIHEAD 2 is a compact geared head designed for current film and digital cameras, with a tilt axis
centered on the camera's optical center.
- Compatible with ARRI bottom plates and other touch-and-go systems
- Tilt angle +/- 30° without wedge plate; +/-90° with wedge plate
- Selectable 3-speed gears, plus neutral
- Max load 50 kg
- Standard Mitchell base
- Set of reduction gears (ratio 1:5) available for tilt and pan
| Tilt Angle | +/- 30 degrees w/o wedgeplate +/- 90 degrees with wedgeplate Wedgeplate increments are 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 degrees |
| Camera Mounting | Sliding base for ARRI quick-release bridgeplate and other touch 'n' go systems ± 140 mm balance adjustable system ARRI Bridgeplate System |
Cradle |
Tilt Drive via precision drive chain/pulleys, user adjustable tension V-cradle rails, ball bearings. |
Tilt/Pan Drive |
Tilt Laterally moveable tilt handle up to 38 degrees to right. Selectable 3 Speed gear. Drive, plus neutral. |
Tilt Speeds |
Slow – 17.5 turns for 60 degrees full tilt. Medium – 9.25 turns for 60 degrees full tilt. Fast – 4.75 turns for 60 degrees full tilt. |
Pan Speeds |
Slow – 65 turns for full 360 degrees pan. Medium – 35.5 turns for full 360 degrees pan. Fast – 19 turns for full 360 degrees pan. |
Lock Off Brakes and Friction Levers |
Tilt, two individual positive lock off brakes. Pan, single positive lock off brake. Note: Lock and friction levers located near hand wheels. |
Gear Head Base |
Standard Mitchell. |
Miscellaneous |
Self illuminating level. Removeable wheel handle. 2 holding knobs for accessory box. Viewfinder support bracket. 4 threaded rosettes (2 per side). |
Weight |
With wedge and quick release bridgeplate 15 kg, 33 Ibs. Tilt/Pan wheels 2,5 kg, 5,5 Ibs |
Temperature Range |
- 20 C° to + 50 C°. - 4F degrees to + 122F degrees |
Max.Load |
50 kg, 110 Ibs |
Dimensions with Handwheels |
Length 566 mm/22 inch. Width 343 mm/13 inch |
Dimensions without Handwheels |
Length 468 mm/18 inch. Width 267 mm/11 inch. |
Accessories |
Battery bracket 2 and special accessory shoe. Reduction gear for tilt and pan, ratio 1:5. Big handwheels. Universal handgrip. Adapter 2 for ARRI bridgeplate system |
