Abstract: A support head for video photographic apparatus is provided and includes: a base; an attachment element for the video photographic apparatus; at least one articulated joint formed between a first joint element and a second joint element designed to rotate the attachment element relative to the base about an axis of rotation of the head; an operating lever associated with the second joint element to rotate the second joint element relative to the first joint element; an actuator device including a first gear element, associated with the first joint element; and a second gear element, provided on the operating lever and capable of engaging with the first gear element to cause the first joint element to rotate relative to the second joint element about the axis of rotation as a result of the operation of the lever.

Abstract: A system (1) for mounting video/photographic equipment (2) on a support head (3), the system comprising a mounting plate (4) which can be fixed to a lower part of the equipment and a seat (20) which is formed in a body (21) of the head and which can house the plate so that the plate can slide along a longitudinal axis (X). A hook (30) is provided on the head and is arranged to pivot between a first, seat-closing, position in which the plate is retained in the seat and a second, seat-opening, position in which the plate is free to enter or leave the seat along an insertion axis (Z) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (X). The head further comprises locking means for locking the plate inside the seat (20) in a desired position on the longitudinal axis, which comprise a pin (35) which is fixed to the hook and can be translated relative thereto, and which is adapted to bear on the body of the head in order to urge the hook into the first position against the plate.

Abstract: A support head for video photographic apparatus is provided and includes: a base; an attachment element for the video photographic apparatus; at least one articulated joint formed between a first joint element and a second joint element designed to rotate the attachment element relative to the base about an axis of rotation of the head; an operating lever associated with the second joint element to rotate the second joint element relative to the first joint element; an actuator device including a first gear element, associated with the first joint element; and a second gear element, provided on the operating lever and capable of engaging with the first gear element to cause the first joint element to rotate relative to the second joint element about the axis of rotation as a result of the operation of the lever.

Abstract: A tripod for supporting video/photographic equipment comprises: a spider (2) on which are articulated a plurality of legs (3); a column (5) engaged in the spider and slidable in a first direction (X) between a retracted position, in which a supporting surface of the photographic equipment is close to the spider, and an extended position, in which the supporting surface (7) is remote from the spider; and an auxiliary positioning element (10) associated with the spider and comprising a seat (12) provided to house the column (5) in engaged manner in such a way as to be able to slide in a second direction (Y), which differs from the first direction (X). The seat (12) is provided on a sleeve (11) engaged in the spider (2) in such a way as to be able to slide in the first direction (X), between a non-operational position in which the seat (12) is concealed inside the spider and an operating position in which the seat (12) projects out from the spider to permit the column to slide in the second direction (Y).

Abstract: A stand (20) for video-photographic apparatuses comprises a support member (2), a support plate (3) which is fixed to the member (2) and which is intended to receive a video-photographic apparatus and which is provided with hooking means (4) for hooking the video-photographic apparatus to the support plate (3), a level indicator (5) which is suitable for indicating the positioning of the apparatus with respect to a horizontal plane and which is provided with fixing means (6) which are arranged for cooperating with corresponding fixing counter-means (7), the fixing counter-means (7) provided on the plate (3) in order to fix the level indicator (5) to the plate (3), wherein the fixing means (6) and the fixing counter-means (7) are configured in such a manner that the level indicator (5) can be fixed in at least two different positions on the plate (3), the positions being suitably spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: Support head (1) for video-photographic equipment comprising a base (2) intended to be fixed to a support structure, at least one body (3, 4, 5) rotating with respect to said base (2) so as to rotate about a respective rotation axis (X, Y, Z) defined on said head (1), a telescopic activation device (30, 40, 50) of said at least one body (3, 4, 5) for rotating said body with respect to said rotation axis (X, Y, Z) comprising a shaft (31, 41) extending along a longitudinal axis (A, B) fixed to a first end thereof (31a, 41a) to said at least one body (3, 4, 5) and a handle (32, 42) associated with a second end (31b, 41b) of said shaft (31, 41) longitudinally opposite to said first end (31a, 41a), said handle (32, 42) being slidable with respect to said shaft (31, 41) so as to be displaceable along said longitudinal axis (A, B) between a working configuration (W), wherein said handle (32, 42) is positioned for controlling the rotation said at least one body (3, 4, 5) about said rotation axis (X, Y, Z) and a non-w

Abstract: A support head (1) for video-photographic equipment comprising a base (2), a first body (5) rotating with respect to the base so as to oscillate about a first axis of rotation (X) of the head, and a first lever (10) extending from the first body along a longitudinal axis (A) and comprising a first end (12a) housed in a seat (13) obtained in the first body and a second end (12b) spaced from the first body. The first lever (10) may oscillate with respect to the first body about an axis of oscillation (P), passing through the first end (12a) and incident with the longitudinal axis (A), between an operating position in which the first lever is designed to control the oscillation of the first body about the first axis of rotation and a non-operating position of minimum encumbrance of the support head.

Abstract: A support head (1) for video-photographic equipment comprising a base (2), a first body (5) rotating with respect to the base so as to oscillate about a first axis of rotation (X) of the head, and a first lever (10) extending from the first body along a longitudinal axis (A) and comprising a first end (12a) housed in a seat (13) obtained in the first body and a second end (12b) spaced from the first body. The first lever (10) may oscillate with respect to the first body about an axis of oscillation (P), passing through the first end (12a) and incident with the longitudinal axis (A), between an operating position in which the first lever is designed to control the oscillation of the first body about the first axis of rotation and a non-operating position of minimum encumbrance of the support head.

Abstract: A support head for an optical or video-photographic apparatus, having a first body traversed by a first axis of rotation with respect to a base of the head, a second body coupled in a rotary manner to the first body, a third body traversed by a second axis of rotation, and being coupled in a rotary manner to the second body. A user may lock by a single movement of a control member both the relative rotation of the first and second bodies about the first axis and the rotation of the second and third bodies about the second axis. The lock may be a tie-rod extended from the control member along the second axis and a slider connected to the tie-rod and interposed between the first body and the second body configured to lock the relative rotation of the second body with respect to the third body.

Abstract: A support (1; 100) for videophotographic equipment (2; 200), comprises a plate (3; 3?) fixable by suitable fixing means (5; 5?) to an item of video-photographic equipment (2; 200) to be supported, support elements (7; 7?) hinged on said plate (3; 3?) by means of respective hinge means (8; 8?) so as to be moved between a closed position (Y) in which said support elements (7; 7?) are folded onto said plate (3; 3?) and at least one open position (Z) in which said support elements (7; 7?) are opened out from said plate (3; 3?) to support the latter, said hinge means (8; 8?) comprise a resilient element (20; 20?) that is housed in a receiving seat (22; 22?) defined in said plate (3; 3?) and exerts on hinge portions (14, 15; 14?, 15?) of said support elements (7; 7?) a thrust force which thrusts said hinge portions (14, 15; 14?, 15?) against walls (23; 23?) of said seat (22; 22?) to brake the rotation of said support elements (7; 7?) in relation to said plate (3; 3?), the resilient element comprises at least one sp

Abstract: A support head (1) of the ball joint type for videophotographic apparatuses comprising: a first element (10) of a ball joint (5) provided with at least one spherical surface portion (11), from which protrudes a stem (15) to which the apparatuses are attachable, a second element (20) of said ball joint (5) configured in such a way that with respect thereto a panoramic axis (Z) of the head (1) is defined, coupled to said at least one spherical surface portion (11) in such a way that the first element (10) is movable with respect to the second element (20) between a first setting position in which the panoramic axis (Z) and a longitudinal axis (W) of the stem (15) are aligned and at least a second setting position in which the aforesaid axes (Z, W) are angularly spaced apart by an angle (A) greater than 90°, a stop (30) suitable for stopping the first element (10) in the second setting position, a travel limiting means (40, 50, 60, 70) selectively movable in order to stop the first element (10) in at least a thi

Abstract: A support head for an optical or video-photographic apparatus, comprises a first body (302) traversed by a first axis (Z) of rotation of the apparatus with respect to a base of the head, a second body (303) coupled in a rotary manner to the first body in order to rotate about the first axis, a third body (304) traversed by a second axis (X) of rotation of the apparatus with respect to a base of the head, this second axis being substantially perpendicular to the first axis, and the third body being coupled in a rotary manner to the second body in order to rotate about this second axis, as well as locking means (330) able to lock, by a single movement of a control member (331) which may be carried out directly by a user, both the relative rotation of the first and second bodies (302, 303) about the first axis (Z) and the rotation of the second and third bodies (303, 304) about the second axis Y.

Abstract: A support head (1) for video-photographic apparatuses (7) comprises a base (3) which can be fastened to a support structure (4) of said head (1), a platform (2, 2a) fixed rotatably to said base (3) about an axis of rotation (X), a slide (5) provided with attaching means (6) for attaching said apparatus (7) removably associable with said platform (2, 2a) so as to slide along a positioning direction (Y), a locking device (9, 10, 11, 12) for locking said slide (5) on said platform (2) in a desired position (P), and a positioning system (20) for positioning said slide (5) on said platform (2, 2a) provided with generating means (22) for generating a signal which is variable along said positioning direction (Y) and is correlated with said position (P), (and?) detector means (21) positioned on said platform (2, 2a) and capable of detecting said signal, said generating means (22) for generating a variable signal being provided on said slide (5) and configured in such a way that a specific value of said detected signa

Abstract: A monopod support especially for video filming comprises a rod at the longitudinally opposite ends of which are provided a base and an attachment for a video-photographic apparatus, respectively. The rod is rotatable with respect to the base about a substantially longitudinal axis of the rod and at least one shock-absorbing element of the type having a viscous coupling is interposed between the base and the rod in order to damp the vibrations resulting from the rotational movement of the rod with respect to the base about the axis of the rod.

Abstract: A quick-fit device for video and photographic equipment comprises a first attachment member in the form of a plate which can be fixed to the equipment and a second attachment member including a seat for the plate which can be fixed to a supporting head; a safety device comprising a spring-loaded arm bearing a stop tooth acting on a presser designed to removably lock the plate in the seat is provided in the seat. The tooth has a ramp with an inclined plane from the part facing the seat and a stop shoulder on the opposite part; the presser has an appendage which is capable of riding over the tooth passing from a position against the ramp to a position against the shoulder in passing from a position in which the plate is released to a position in which the same is locked in the seat.

Abstract: A rapid-orientation head for optical and photographic apparatus in general includes a ball joint having a first attachment on one side, for attachment to a support, and having a handle on the other side, a second attachment on the handle for restraining the optical apparatus thereon, and a reversible lock for the ball joint which is mounted on the handle in order to permit the relative orientation between the first and second attachments. The handle extends transversely with respect to the direction joining the first and second attachment.

Abstract: A support for a camcorder includes a platform connectable to a camcorder and a gripping handle attached via a multi-directional joint to the platform. The handle includes a head portion close to the multidirectional joint and is segmented along its major axis so as to define at least three pivotably connected leg portions, so as to enable the opening of the leg portions to form a mini-tripod for stationary support of the platform. The support further includes a stabilizer arm having a first end associated to the platform, an opposite second end to which a balancing, stabilizing weight is attached. The arm is provided with a joint enabling the pivoting of the second end of the arm between a first free-floating stabilizing position of the platform and a second position wherein the second end of the arm is suitable to rest on a shoulder-chest area of a camcorder operator.