Miller DS60 - Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA ACCESSORIES & COMPONENTS SERVICE, SALES & SUPPORT
WARRANTY
WEBSITE www.millertripods.com 3 year parts and labour warranty.Please refer to warranty
card for complete details.
Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair work.
Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty. It is advisable to
notify Miller or a MIller Authorised Service Agent if a change of performance
is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage. For information regarding
sales and service of Miller products, or for your nearest Miller representative
please contact us via www.millertripods.com or at the following: Description Cat#
Camera Plate Assembly (EURO) #1060
3/8”w Camera Screw P0037
Handle Clamp Assembly P3810
Telescopic Pan Handle #690
Eyepiece Leveller Adaptor #383
Ø150 M12 Clamp Nut Assembly P5114
9V Battery P5901
MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
30 Hotham Parade, Artarmon, Sydney
NSW 2064 Australia
Tel: +61 2 9439 6377
Fax: +61 2 9438 2819
Email: [email protected]
MILLER FLUID HEADS (Europe) LTD.
Unit 12A, Shepperton Business Park
Govett Avenue, Shepperton
Middlesex TW17 8BA United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1932 222 888
Fax:+44 (0) 1932 222 211
Email: [email protected]
MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT LLC (USA)
218 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove,
New Jersey 07009-1231 USA
Tel: (973) 857 8300
Fax: (973) 857 8188
Email: [email protected]
Weight 6.1kg (13lb)
Height 210mm (8.2”)
Width 260mm (10.2”)
Depth 200mm (7.8”)
Max Payload Capacity 30kg (66lb) (see CB Graph)
Mounting 150mm ball levelling (1003), or
Flat Base (1004)
Pan Drag 4-position selectable fluid drag
Pan Range 360°
Pan Lock Positive lock calliper brake
Tilt Drag 4-position selectable fluid drag
Tilt Range +75°/-75°
Tilt Lock Positive lock calliper brake
Safety Lock Steel pin tilt brake calliper lock
Counterbalance System 4-position
Counterbalance Range 15-30kg (30-66lb) (see CB graph)
Camera Plate QR Euro Plate - 80mmW x 120mmL
Camera Platform 100mm (+50/-50mm) Sliding range
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
#1003 DS60 Fluid Head (150mm Bowl)
#1004 DS60 Fluid Head (Flat Base)
O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
DS-60
• Before operation please read the operating instructions.
• This Fluid Head has been designed to be operated by qualified camera
operators.
• Ensure Tripod is set-up for maximum stability and is stable.
• Hold camera securely during all levelling, balancing or removing opera-
tions.
• Ensure sliding platform is locked before tilting fluid head from horizontal •
Lock fluid head in horizontal position using the tilt safety lock before fitting
or removing payload, or whenever operator leaves the system.
• Do not adjust the counterbalance or drag settings without securing (hold-
ing) the pan handle.
• Do not release the TILT LOCK without holding the PAN HANDLE to prevent
accidental or sudden movement.
• Do not release the clamp nut without holdng either the head or the at-
tached camera.
• Do not exceed the maximum total payload of 30kg. (66lb)
• The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this piece of equip-
ment.
The Miller DS60 fluid head offers robust and versatile 150mm ball levelling
or Flat Base support in a portable system. The DS60 features 4-position
counterbalance plus 4-position selectable pan/tilt drag to support payloads
from 15-30kg (30-66lb). With rear mounted main controls, a quick-release
Euro camera plate and tilt safety lock, the DS60 is designed for operator
ease. The ‘true’ fluid drag action complements these features to deliver
seamless transitions under all studio and location conditions.
D5190-3
Clamp Stud
(3/8”)
Flat Base
(Mitchell Type)
Tilt Safety Lock
Pan Handle
Telescopic Clamp
Pan Handle Clamp
Slide Lock
Clamp Nut
(M12)
Stud
Eyepiece Leveller
Mount
Tilt Drag
Control
Tilt Lock
Sliding Platform
Camera Screws Camera Plate
Quick Release
Lever
Safety Tab
Counterbalance
Selectors
Pan Lock
Bubble Level
Pan Drag Control
Ball Base
(150mm)
FLUID HEAD
Fig 1. Fig 2.