Manfrotto 612 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head and Aluminum Twin Leg Tripod

Manfrotto Nitrotech 612 Tripod System Overview:

The 612 Nitrotech Head and Aluminum Twin Leg Tripod with Ground Spreader from Manfrotto provide content creators with a versatile solution for various applications. A lightweight fluid head is paired with a robust three-section tripod and removable ground spreader that allows for maximum stability. The head features a Nitrogen gas piston mechanism that allows for continuous counterbalance from 8.8 to 26.4 lb. It’s also designed with improved fluid technology that allows smooth and judder-free pan and tilt movements. Other key features of the head include a side lock camera plate system and two rosette adapters each with a 3/8″-16 accessory port and Manfrotto and ARRI anti-rotation slots.

A half ball is included to convert the flat base head to fit the tripod, which has a 100mm bowl and 75mm bowl adapter. With a native flat base, the 612 Nitrotech can also be easily mounted on sliders, jibs, and other gear.

The combined maximum height of the head and tripod is 68″ and the minimum height is only 19″. The tripod is designed with twin spiked feet with rubber overshoes, allowing it to be used on soft terrain and flat surfaces. A padded carrying bag is included for the tripod.

Manfrotto 612 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head
The Manfrotto 612 Nitrotech is a flat base fluid video head designed for the versatility needs of the independent content creator who’s engaged in different types of projects. Thanks to its flat base with a 3/8″-16 mounting thread, as well as its relatively compact and lightweight design, the head can easily be moved between a compatible tripod and a slider, jib, monopod, and various other gear. One of the key features of the 612 Nitrotech is its Nitrogen gas piston counterbalance mechanism (hence, Nitrotech), which allows continuous counterbalance adjustment—as opposed to stepped or fixed—for the head’s full payload range of 8.8 to 26.4 lb. Additionally, an upgraded fluid technology significantly improves continuously variable drag performance and enables smooth and judder-free pan and tilt movements.

Providing further flexibility, the head’s camera plate system features a side-lock mechanism that allows for quicker and safer mounting of your camera plate and camera load. Instead of having to align and slide in your camera plate from the rear, you’re able to conveniently tuck in one side of the plate from the top and then push and click on the other side.

The 612 Nitrotech offers two rosette mounts for attaching the included pan bar on either the left or right side. These rosettes also feature Manfrotto’s Easy Link system for mounting accessories via an articulating arm. Each rosette has a 3/8″-16 port in the center and both Manfrotto and ARRI anti-rotation slots surrounding the mounting port. The Easy Link system is designed to support Manfrotto articulating arms equipped with anti-rotation pins or those with ARRI locating pins to prevent twisting. At the same time, standard articulating arms can also be attached.

Other features of the 612 Nitrotech include improved resistance to lower operating temperatures in comparison to previous Nitrotech models and improved ergonomics and materials used for the different knobs.

Key Features
Flat base with 3/8″-16 mounting thread allowing for use on tripods, sliders, jibs, monopods, and other support gear
Nitrogen gas piston counterbalance mechanism allows for continuous counterbalance adjustment for the full payload range of 8.8 to 26.4 lb
Upgraded fluid technology enabling smooth and judder-free pan and tilt movements via continuously variable drag performance
Easier, safer side-lock camera plate mechanism
Two rosette mounts with a 3/8″-16 port and Manfrotto and ARRI anti-rotation slots for attaching the included pan bar and a standard or anti-twist articulating arm
5.9″ height

Manfrotto Aluminum Twin Leg Video Tripod with Ground Spreader
The Manfrotto Aluminum Twin Leg Video Tripod with Ground Spreader is a two-stage tripod with a 100mm bowl and a rigid internal leg lock mechanism. A 100-to-75mm bowl adapter is included, so you get the flexibility to use 100 or 75mm video heads. The tripod features twin spiked feet with rubber overshoes, allowing for use on various terrain as well as on flat, smooth surfaces. It supports up to 55 lb and has a maximum working height of 62″, minimum height of 13″, and folded length of a compact 27″.

The tripod comes with a ground spreader with telescopic arms for max stability. The spreader is removable and the optional Manfrotto 537SPRB middle spreader can be attached instead. The tripod is also compatible with the Manfrotto 114MV and 181B dollies, sold separately.

Key Features

• Two-stage tripod with a 100mm bowl
• Rigid internal leg lock mechanism
• Includes aluminum 100-to-75mm bowl adapter
• Twin spiked feet with rubber overshoes
• 55 lb payload
• 62″ maximum height
• 13″ minimum height
• 27″ folded length
• Ground spreader with telescopic arms
• Optional 537SPRB mid-spreader supported
• Compatible with the optional Manfrotto 114MV and 181B dollies