Features and Controls Sliding Platform Camera Screws Tilt Lock Tilt Drag Control Bubble Level Fig. 1 Camera Plate Pan Handle Quick Release Knob Safety Tab Pan Handle Clamp Counterbalance Selector Threaded Stud Pan Drag Control Clamp Nut Sliding Platform Lock Pan Lock Fig.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head. The Arrow 40 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload capacities from ENG to standard configuration EFP cameras. The Arrow 55 Fluid Head has been designed to suit EFP and Studio cameras.
Operating Instructions The operating instructions are described in six steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any steps. 1 Fluid Head Set-up 1.1 Loosen the PAN HANDLE CLAMP fully then rotate the PAN HANDLE until it is approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD (fig.
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Operating Instructions 2. Camera Set-up 2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pulling down the SAFETY TAB while rotating the QUICK RELEASE KNOB to the left. The CAMERA PLATE should pop out. 2.2 Refer to the Camera’s owners manual for correct method of attachment to the CAMERA PLATE.
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Operating Instructions 3. Counterbalance Control The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers a 4 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. 1).
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Operating Instructions 4. Pan / Tilt Drag Control. The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers 7 selectable positions of fluid drag + zero setting in the Pan and Tilt. The settings are equally stepped from light drag in position 1 up to heavy drag in position 7, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero.
Maintenance The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers high quality surface coatings, dust and moisture seals. Miller recommends keeping the Fluid Head clean at all times by using soft brushes and lint free cloth to wipe over the surfaces. Do not immerse the Fluid Head in any liquid. ◗...
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MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon, Sydney NSW 2064 Australia Tel: +61 2 9439 6377 Fax: +61 2 9438 2819 Email: sales@miller.com.au D 6960-1 10/06...
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