O’Connor Ultimate 1040
The O’Connor 1040 remains one of the most trusted fluid heads in professional motion picture production. Designed for medium-weight camera packages, the 1040 delivers the smooth starts, stops, and whip pans that have made O’Connor the industry standard on feature films, television series, commercials, documentaries, and corporate productions. Included is the Speed Lock CF Dual-Stage Tripod System.
The patented sinusoidal counterbalance system provides precise balance adjustment throughout the tilt range, allowing operators to maintain complete control of the camera whether shooting locked-off interviews, dynamic handheld-style moves from sticks, or long-lens work requiring maximum stability.
The head comfortably supports fully built cinema camera packages with matte boxes, follow focus systems, onboard monitors, wireless video transmitters, and battery systems.
- Industry-standard O’Connor fluid drag system
- Patented sinusoidal counterbalance technology
- Smooth pan and tilt operation
- Reliable performance for both studio and location production
- Compatible with standard cinema tripod systems
- Fast setup and adjustment on set
| Capacity | 32 – 52 lbs. |
| Platform | Large Europlate Quick Release |
| Handle(s) | 30° |
| Base | 100mm bowl |
| Tilt | +90° / -90° |
| Height | 6.2 in (15.8cm) |
| Width | 7.6 in. (19.3 cm) |
| Depth | 4.6 in. (11.7 cm) excluding quick release |
| Weight | 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) includes QRP + tiedown but not Pan Bar |
- O’Connor Ultimate 1040 camera head
- Two-stage carbon fiber 100mm bowl tripod with a mid-level spreader and SpeedLevel clamp
- Padded carrying bag