Miller DS60 User Manual

Ds-60, Fluid head

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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.

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