Tilta Cine Tripod Series CT08, CT12 & CT25 Introduced – First Look

by Nick TaylorApril 16^th, 2024

Tilta, best known for their camera cages and Nucleus Follow Focus systems, adds another item to their manufacturing list. Indeed, at NAB 2024, the Chinese company has just introduced the Cine Tripod series with two 75mm cine fluid head tripods (CT08 and CT12), while a third heavy-duty model (CT25) should come at a later date. So let’s take a quick first look at what they offer!

Tilta’s new Cine Tripod series currently consists of two models, namely the CT08 and CT12. As their names suggest, they can withstand a maximum payload of 8kg/17.64lbs and 12kg/26.46lbs, respectively. The CT25 model will join them in the future to provide a camera support option for even heavier camera builds.

Tilta Cine Tripod CT08 – overview

The CT08 head offers 4 adjustment levels of drag for pan and tilt, has 8 stops of counterbalance, and can be paired with either a set of 3-stage photographic carbon fiber legs or 2-stage carbon fiber video legs. Using the first configuration, the CT08 becomes more of a travel tripod, whose legs can be extended wide enough to brace your camera on rocky terrain. This makes it perfect for shooting landscape and/or timelapse photography, for example.

Tilta Cine Tripod CT12 – overview

On the other hand, the CT12 only comes in a broadcast/film-oriented configuration with the 2-stage carbon fiber video legs that can accomodate both a 75mm bowl or a 100mm bowl head via an adapter. The legs are more robust and offer a middle connector brace that can be used for sandbags to weigh the whole tripod down. The CT12 head features 8 adjustment levels of drag for pan/tilt as well as 10 stops of counterbalance.

Finally, both models accept Manfrotto as well as Arca-Swiss plates.

Price and availability

The Tilta Cine Tripod series is now available to pre-order and should start shipping in about 6 weeks. Pricing is as follows:

• CT08 75mm Cine Fluid Head with 3-Stage Carbon Fiber Legs – $899 (available in Forest Camo, Snow Camo, and Space Gray)
• CT08 75mm Cine Fluid Head with 2-Stage One Touch Carbon Fiber Legs – $999 (Space Gray only)
• CT12 75mm Cine Fluid Head with 2-Stage One Touch Carbon Fiber Legs – $1,199 (Space Gray only)

Finally, you can currently benefit from a 20% off if you pre-order now from Tilta’s website.

So what is the verdict on these new Tilta Cine Tripods? Will you be getting one for your production needs? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!