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Miller 1055 Operator's Manual

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#1055 Cineline 70 Fluid Head

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  • Page 1 Fluid Head OPERATOR’S MANUAL #1055 Cineline 70 Fluid Head...

  • Page 2: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls Side Load Lock Lever Pan Handle Clamp Tilt Lock Pan Handle Pan Lock Safety Lock Knob Front Box Mounting Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Fig. 1...
  • Page 3 Features and Controls Camera Screws Camera Plate (Arri Type) Counterbalance Selector Pan Drag Control Accessory Mounting Bubble Level Tilt Drag Control Fig. 2...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

     Hold camera securely whilst adjusting the CLAMP NUT to The Cineline 70 will give best performance when used on level the Fluid Head. a Miller Ø150 HD Tripod or the Miller HD Mitchell Base Tripod. This will ensure maximum system stability to suit any professional set-up.

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    Technical Data Weight 5.7 kg (12.7 lbs) Payload Range 4.5 – 37.5 kg (9.9 – 82.5 lbs) Maximum Capacity 45 kg (99 lbs) Tilt Drag 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Tilt Range + 90˚ / -75˚ Tilt Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system Height plus Safety Lock.
  • Page 6 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. Pan Handle Clamp The Cineline 70 Fluid Head can be mounted on a 150mm TRIPOD BOWL or on a MITCHELL BASE. Pan Handle 1 Fluid Head Set-up (Mitchell Base) 1.1 Loosen the PAN HANDLE CLAMP fully then rotate the...
  • Page 7 Operating Instructions 2 Fluid Head Set-up (Tripod Bowl) Location Boss 4mm Hex Key 2.1 Ensure that the TRIPOD BOWL is approximately horizontal. Place the Fluid Head into the TRIPOD BOWL, Threaded Stud adjust the BUBBLE LEVEL such that the bubble is inside the black circle and tighten the CLAMP NUT.

  • Page 8: Camera Setup

    Operating Instructions 3 Camera Set-up Slide Lock Pad Side Load Lock Lever 3.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pressing and holding the SAFETY RELEASE KNOB then pulling the SIDE LOAD LOCK LEVER outwards. Lift the SAFETY LATCH LEVER and remove the CAMERA PLATE from the BASE PLATE. Safety Release Knob 3.2 Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera and securely tighten the screws.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions 3.4 Align the edge of the CAMERA PLATE with the BASE C of G PLATE, and then side load the CAMERA PLATE into the BASE PLATE. Once the CAMERA PLATE is in position an audible sound will be heard. At this point, the CAMERA PLATE can slide forward / backward only.
  • Page 10 Operating Instructions 4 Camera Plate Lock Adjustment The Camera Plate Lock is designed to secure the 3mm Hex Key CAMERA PLATE in a set position. The Cineline 70 BASE PLATE can accept a third party (Arri type) CAMERA PLATE, however, the Camera Plate Lock may need to be adjusted to account for small dimensional variations in third party CAMERA PLATES that can significantly affect the locking function.
  • Page 11 Turn Adjustment Screw Counterclockwise to 4.4 Using a 3 mm Hex key unlock the LOCK SCREW (fig. 6), compensate for a wider then using a broad flat screw driver turn the ADJUSTING camera plate. SCREW (fig. 6) in the direction shown by 1/8 of a turn and re-check step 4.2, repeat 4.4 if necessary.
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions 5 Counterbalance Control Counterbalance Performance The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Cineline 70 Fluid Head offers an 8 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. 2).
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions 5 Pan / Tilt Drag Control The Cineline 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 Illumination Button Counterbalance Selector 7, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    The Cineline 70 Fluid Head offers high quality surface coatings. Illumination Button 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.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Miller recommends storage in a Miller Soft Case and the and repair work. Failure to observe this requirement may void following: warranty. It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised • Remove battery. Service Agent if a change of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage.
  • Page 16 MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon, Sydney NSW 2064 Australia Tel: +61 2 9439 6377 Fax: +61 2 9438 2819 D8774-1...

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