Yes – sawhorses, two-by-fours, and plywood are indeed useful items. Just not when it comes to holding your camera up. 
 
The Ultimate 1040 fluid head brings the same quality build and precision movement found on the larger OConnor 2575 and 2560 heads to enable cinematographers easily move from heavier to lighter payload camera setups.
 
Features of the lightweight yet sturdy fluid head include a stepless, ultra-smooth pan and tilt fluid drag custom designed to provide ultimate control and stability, as well as the OConnor Sinusoidal Counterbalance system that provides true, accurate balance at any point in the tilt range. Providing perfect balance even for lighter-weight cameras with counterbalancing down to zero. 
 
The versatile OConnor Ultimate 1040 supports payloads from 0 to 45 lbs. (20 kg) at a 5” (125mm) centre of gravity and a +/-90° tilt range.
 
The 1040 features a large Euro-style quick release plate. The QR plate allows you to mount and remove the camera by lifting straight off the head and not having to slide it in from the back.