Features and Controls Sliding Plate Lock Sliding Plate Pan Handle Clamp Tilt Lock Pan Handle Safety Lock Knob Pan Lock Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Fig. 1...
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Features and Controls Camera Screws Sliding Plate Camera Plate Quick Release Knob and Safety Tab Counterbalance Selector Pan Drag Control Accessory Mounting Bubble Level Tilt Drag Control Fig. 2...
Safety Instructions Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the Thank you for purchasing the Skyline 70 Fluid Head. The operation of the Skyline 70 Fluid Head and observe these Skyline 70 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload instructions to prevent any damage to your equipment.
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 Clamp PAN HANDLE until it is approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD (fig.
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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Counterbalance Performance The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Skyline 70 Fluid Head offers an 8 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. 2).
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Operating Instructions 4 Pan / Tilt Drag Control The Skyline 70 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...
• Do not use stiff brushes, abrasives, harsh detergents and solvents. Battery Replacement The Skyline 70 Fluid Head uses a single GP23A type - 12 Volt battery for Illumination. Miller recommends the following batteries to provide long life performance – GP23A, Duracell MN21/23 or Vinnic L1028.
Storage Service, Sales and Support The Skyline 70 Fluid Head can be stored for extended periods; Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service Miller recommends storage in a Miller Soft Case and the and repair work. Failure to observe this requirement may void following: warranty.
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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 D8765-2...
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