Choosing the right fluid head:

Camera mounting our Standard Prompter and Budget Prompter requires a head that can accommodate a load of the camera's weight (with accessories) plus 18 lbs.

Camera mounting our Deluxe Prompter (15") requires a head that can accommodate a load of the camera's weight (with accessories) plus 25 lbs.

Camera mounting our Jumbo Prompter (20") requires a head that can accommodate a load of the camera's weight (with accessories) plus 40 lbs.

 

Below are some popular fluid heads listed with their load capacities, and links for additional information.

Manufacturer	Model	Load capacity (lbs.)
Arri	Arrihead 2	110
Cartoni	Omega	150
	C40S (Dutch Head)	100
	C20S (Dutch Head)	55
	Lambda	65
	Delta	35
O'Connor	2575	100
	2060	65
	1030B	39
	1030Z (Dutch Head)	30
Sachtler	Video 18 Plus	44
	Video 20 Plus	55
	Video 25 Plus	70
	Video 30	110
	Video 60	132
	Video 90	200
	Horizon Plus	77
	Studio 9+9	132
	Dutch Head 35	110
Vinten	MK5	180
	Vector 700	154
	Vector 70	154
	Vision 250	55
	Vision 100	33
	Vision 11	28
	Vision 8	24