Miller SOLO DV20 Carbon Fiber Tripod System - consists of: DS-20 Fluid Head, SOLO DV 2-Stage Tripod and Softcase - Supports 20 lbs

Comments about Miller SOLO DV 20 Carbon Fiber Tripod System:

This is not a tripod package for a lightweight camera. So putting just a DSLR, no rails, cage, monitor, FF, Mattebox, etc.., on it is under-kill as this tripod really doesn't start to perform until there is weight upon the head. If your heaviest setup is under 10LBs then find a different tripod as you won't be happy with this as the head will be fighting itself when panning and the legs will lift up. The pan and tilt friction knobs will cause a shudder and squeak if you don't have enough weight upon the head when using them...however when weight of the proper range is put atop the tripod head, and the counterbalance is properly selected, the pan and tilt friction boost knobs do wonders at increasing the smooth motion.
A good rule of thumb regarding the counterbalance selection switch is "12". If it's under 12 choose 1, if it's over twelve try 2.
The legs seem well made and sturdy. This tripod can go very high and also very low...which is great for those dutch angles.
This does very much seem like a tripod system you could take out into the field, forest, mountains and streams and come back happy with.

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I just ordered this and am pretty disappointed. Despite what people are saying, it's *not* solid as a rock. There is substantial torsional flex in the legs which means pans always have some bounceback. This is compounded by the fact that the pan/tilt drag is very tight: and despite the appearance of "variable friction knobs" the fluid drag is NOT ADJUSTABLE. That is, the drag stays as it's shipped. Any fast pans and you're popping the legs off the ground because it's tight and can't be loosened. I was absolutely shocked when I began using it. The friction-add knobs are completely useless-- they ruin any smoothness you'd get from fluid by introducing low-quality *friction*, not increasing fluid drag. If you increase the friction high enough, response becomes sticky-- it "pops" (audibly!) when it starts and pops when it stops. It also begins to "shudder" if you pan very slowly while the friction is turned up. Using these knobs it's hard to even notice them doing anything at all, until they begin sticking and stuttering.

Given all the good things people had to say, I am in utter disbelief with the poor quality! Yes, the head is very smooth, but the fact that it has only one drag setting (which is very high), awful "friction" adjustments, and torsiony legs, means that if you shoot anything long you're going to get bounceback on your pans. For the price, I have to give this a 2/5.

Comments about Miller SOLO DV 20 Carbon Fiber Tripod System:

This is very nice tripod whatever 'head' or 'leg' both was awesome. but compare Sachtler DV-10 Fluid Head, DS-20 little bit tight when you tilt or pan, of cause DV-10 much much more expensive than DS-20. however this tripod maybe not the best tripod in the world but it was awesome, amazing for me and worth the price. when i received the item i started selling my old 1 and never ever touch it again :)
i love this tripod miller DS20 With DV20 Carbon fiber leg

P.S thanks B&H you guys done good job! will spend more $$$ for film gear sometime in future on this nice website.

Comments about Miller SOLO DV 20 Carbon Fiber Tripod System:

Great tripod. Light. Secure lock. Could not ask for better. Like it better than Sachlers since I hate the spreader. Used big Manfrotto's in the past. No comparison. Own a Gitzo as well, which is close to Miller but still like Miller.
Will buy Miller again if I need another one.

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These are the best sticks around for in this price bracket , light but super sturdy , great fluid head and very robust .

Comments about Miller SOLO DV 20 Carbon Fiber Tripod System:

Costs a little more but...What a dream to use. super-smooth pans made easy.

Comments about Miller SOLO DV 20 Carbon Fiber Tripod System:

Have been a long time Bogen user looking for a good lightweight versatile tripod system. After seeing the DV20 in action at a videographers convention i was sold. Its rock solid even though I was used to a mid-level spreader. My first assignment was shooting a modeling segment and I loved the fact that I could get so low to the ground with this tripod.

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Within 2 hours of opening the box, took it out and shot stop motion for 2 hours!! Absolutely perfect for my needs. Lightweight, yet sturdy, and a above average fluid head.

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I use the solo with a Sony Ex and a RedrockMicro 35mm adapter. Solid as a rock! Very flexible and extremely convenient for on location shooting.

Comments about Miller SOLO DV 20 Carbon Fiber Tripod System:

This thing is a beast. I can't get over how well it's designed. I have Bogen tripods that are twice the weight and seem flimsy. This thing is light and solid as a rock. The head is smooth as silk. I originally ordered this tripod because of it's ability to set low to the ground (so I could use it with my Indislider), but now I am replacing all my Bogen tripods with this beast. Bogen = a piece of junk compared to this rig. Worth every penny, trust me.

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as someone who uses gitzos for ENG, this is an easy transition and even an improvment! Great stix...head is good for the JVCHD200. Super light and easy to use. Great value for the money!

Comments about Miller SOLO DV 20 Carbon Fiber Tripod System:

The best thing about this combination has to be the legs. They extend out almost horizontally, enabling you to set the camera really low - haven't seen this feature on other tripods.

Head is great, of course, very smooth, no jitters.