{"product_id":"ronford-baker-fluid-head-30-f15s-with-flight-case-150mm-ball-vintage-cine-head","title":"Ronford-Baker Fluid Head 30 F15S with Flight Case - 150mm Ball Vintage Cine Head","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eRonford-Baker Fluid Head Thirty (F15S) with Flight Case \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eUp for sale is a legendary \u003cb\u003eRonford-Baker Fluid Head Thirty (F15S)\u003c\/b\u003e cinema fluid head, complete with its original custom-fitted hardshell flight case, camera wedge plate, and pan handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eKnown throughout the global film industry for its bulletproof engineering, the Fluid Head 30 features an ultra-smooth 15-speed fluid drag system in both pan and tilt, alongside a fluid \"BOOST\" feature (+15) to effortlessly balance heavier camera packages. Fitted with a massive \u003cb\u003e150mm ball base\u003c\/b\u003e, this head provides absolute rigidity and smooth mechanical movement for professional 16mm, 35mm, and modern large-format digital cinema rigs (Arriflex, RED, Sony, Panavision).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eItem Specifics \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e Ronford-Baker Engineering Co. Ltd. (Watford, Herts, England)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e Fluid Head Thirty (Stamped \u003ci\u003eF15S\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eFluid Head Thirty\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e J270 (Matching on both the fluid head body and the external flight case badge)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eBase Mount:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e 150mm Ball Base (Includes tie-down knob assembly)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eDrag Controls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e 15-Speed variable fluid drag system + Boost (+15) switch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eMechanical Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e Functions as intended. The pan and tilt fluid movements feel smooth across the drag ranges, and the locks engage firmly. The boost mechanism engages correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eGood Vintage Condition (with authentic production patina).\u003c\/b\u003e The head shows normal cosmetic paint wear, scratches, and edge rubs from professional use on film sets, as clearly visible in the photos. The original manufacturer's plate is fully intact and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eFlight Case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e The aluminum patterned hard case is structurally excellent with rugged corner protectors, heavy-duty butterfly latches, and a clean foam interior cut specifically for this head kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ronford Baker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48853958983935,"sku":"KZ-ARRI PJ2","price":37061.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/4756\/4031\/files\/cameratique_17_July_2026_vintage_cameras_1189.jpg?v=1784380701","url":"https:\/\/vintagefilmcameras.com\/products\/ronford-baker-fluid-head-30-f15s-with-flight-case-150mm-ball-vintage-cine-head","provider":"Vintage Film Cameras ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}