Miller 1050 Operator's Manual
Miller 1050 Operator's Manual

Miller 1050 Operator's Manual

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#1050 Skyline 70 Fluid Head

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  • Page 1 Fluid Head OPERATOR’S MANUAL #1050 Skyline 70 Fluid Head...
  • Page 2: Features And Controls

    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...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    The Skyline 70 Fluid Head will give best performance when Fluid Head. used on Miller Ø150 HD Tripods. This will ensure maximum  Ensure PAN HANDLE CLAMP and CLAMP NUT is securely system stability to suit any professional set-up. The Skyline tightened.
  • Page 5: Technical Data

    Technical Data 235 (9.3) Weight 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs) Payload Range 4.5 – 37.5 kg (9.9 – 82.5 lbs) Maximum Capacity 40 kg (88 lbs) Tilt Drag 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Tilt Range + 90˚ / -75˚ Tilt Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system HEIGHT...
  • Page 6: Fluid Head Set-Up

    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.
  • Page 7: Camera Setup

    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.
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions 3 Counterbalance Control 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). The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be operated when the SLIDING PLATFORM is in a horizontal position.
  • Page 9 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 Illumination Button Counterbalance Selector 7, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    The Skyline 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 11: 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 12 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 D8765-4...

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