Features and Controls Spare Camera Screws Platform Versa Camera Plate Safety Release Lever CB PLUS Selector Tilt Lock Slide Lock Lever Counterbalance Selector Ring Handle Clamp Tilt Drag Ring Pan Lock LED Button Accessory Mounts Pan Drag Ring M10 Stud Ball Clamp Fig.
Do not release the SLIDE LOCK LEVER whilst the camera is at an angle. The Compass XV Fluid Head will give best performance when used on a wide range of Miller tripods, including SOLO, Toggle, • Do not adjust the tripod whilst the camera is attached to the Sprinter II and HD Tripods (depending on bowl size).
Operating Instructions 2. Mounting Your Camera Versa Camera Plate 2.1 Remove the VERSA CAMERA PLATE by lifting the SAFETY RELEASE LEVER on the PLATFORM (SLIDE LOCK LEVER must be unwound (clockwise)) (Fig. 3a). Slide Lock Lever 2.2 Attach the VERSA CAMERA PLATE to the camera such that the Centre of Gravity (C of G) mark on the camera...
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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 Compass XV Fluid Head offers a 16 position counterbalance system which is operated with the CB SELECTOR RING and the CB PLUS SELECTOR (Fig.
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Operating Instructions 4. Pan/Tilt Drag Control The Compass XV Fluid Head offers selectable positions of fluid drag in the Pan and Tilt (including zero positions). The settings are equally stepped from lighter drag in position 1 up to heavier drag in position 3 on CXV2 and CXV6 models and position 5 on CXV8, CXV10 and CXV14 models, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero.
Maintenance The Compass XV 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.
Specifications 1 135 Compass XV 1 138 Compass XV 1 141 Compass XV 1 144 Compass XV 1 147 Compass XV Weight 2.3kg (5.1lbs) 2.3kg (5.1bs) 2.5kg (5.5lbs) 2.5kg (5.5lbs) 2.5kg (5.5lbs) Payload range 0-8kg (0-17.5lbs) 0-12kg (0-26.4lbs) 0-12kg (0-26.4lbs) 0-12kg (0-26.4lbs) 0-14kg (0-30.9lbs) 3 selectable fluid drag...
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Specifications 75mm THIS DRAWING & 3D CAD MODEL ARE THE PROPERTY OF R.E. MILLER Pty.Ltd. TRADING AS MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND ARE NOT TO BE DISCLOSED TO THIRD PARTIES, REPRODUCED OR MANUFACTURED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF R.E. MILLER Pty.Ltd. TRADING AS MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
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Specifications 100mm THIS DRAWING & 3D CAD MODEL ARE THE PROPERTY OF R.E. MILLER Pty.Ltd. TRADING AS MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND ARE NOT TO BE DISCLOSED TO THIRD PARTIES, REPRODUCED OR MANUFACTURED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF R.E. MILLER Pty.Ltd. TRADING AS MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
• Clean the external surfaces. It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent • Keep in a dry place away from direct sunlight. if a change of performance is observed as a result of dropping •...
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MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 6 Ross Place Wetherill Park 2164 NSW Sydney, Australia Tel: +61 2 9439 6377 Email: sales.au@millertripods.com D15104-1...
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