Product Overview a) fluid head b) sliding platform You are now the proud owner of a Miller Fluid Head known as c) pan handle a “Naked Head” designed for maximum versatility for creative d) tripod attachment ( unless used as flathead) artists.
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TELESCOPIC PAN STANDARD PAN HANDLE HANDLE CAT. # 1114 CAT. # 1116 CAT. # 1118 ARTx 3 FLUID HEAD NAKED ARTx 5 FLUID HEAD NAKED ARTx 7 FLUID HEAD NAKED CAT. # 1225 CAT. # 1290 CAT. # 1288 MITCHELL BASE DIA.
Safety Instructions Use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation of the ArtX Fluid Head and observe these instructions to prevent any damage to your equipment. Ensure that all equipment is operating correctly and free from defects and damage, also ensure that the tripod is steady, secure and that the bowl is approximately horizontal when attaching the camera.
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Flat Base Adaptors Assembly All adaptors must be assembled using the supplied M5 x 12 Baseplate Socket Cap Screws and a 4 mm Hex key. Attach the Base Plate Assembly (Cat #1278 or #1276) using the Tighten securely and do not use alternative length screws. supplied M5 x 16 Socket Cap Screws (4) and a 4mm Hex key.
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Assembly To Suit To Suit 75mm Bowl 100mm Bowl Fig. 5 Fig. 4...
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Operating Instructions Cat# 1278 2. Mounting Your Camera Platform 2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by lifting the SAFETY RELEASE LEVER on the PLATFORM (SLIDE LOCK LEVER must be unwound (clockwise)) (Fig. 6a). Slide Lock Lever 2.2 Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera such that the Centre of Gravity (C of G) mark on the camera is...
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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 ArtX Fluid Cat# 1278 Head offers a 15 position counterbalance system which is operated with the CB SELECTOR RING and the CB PLUS SELECTOR (Fig.
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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 ArtX 3 and ArtX 5 models and position 5 on ArtX 7, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero.
Maintenance The ArtX 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 sur- faces. • Do not immerse the Fluid Head in any liquid.
Versa Kit - 75mm claw ball, 679 pan handle, and Versa base plate warranty. 3942 Miller Kit - 75mm claw ball, 679 pan handle, and Miller base plate It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent 3943...
(0 +15 position) Camera Platform Quick Release Side Load Sliding Range 60 mm (2.5”) - # 1205 (Miller) 105 mm (4.1”) - # 1201 (Versa) Height above bowl 202 mm (7.9”) – on Ball Level Adaptor 197 mm (7.8”) – on Mitchell Base Adaptor Mounting base Centre 3/8”, 2 x ¼”...
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MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 6 Ross Place Wetherill Park, Sydney NSW, 2164, Australia Tel: +61 2 9439 6377 Email: sales@miller.com.au D14458-1...
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