Miller SOLO DV - Pernas de Tripé de 2 Estágios em Fibra de Carbono (Bowl de 75mm)

Comments about Miller SOLO DV Carbon Fiber 2-Stage Tripod Legs (75mm Bowl):

Very light weight. Love the spreaderless design. Long legs and versatile leg lock system mean it can go both very high and very, very low with ease. Feet with both rubber tips and spikes adapt easily to a variety of surfaces. Fast and easy to set up; padded legs and strap make it easier and more comfortable to carry than any other tripod I've owned.

It is not perfectly rigid with the legs extended all the way; I will probably try to avoid extending the second leg stage unless absolutely necessary for added height. The rotary collet locks on the legs seem rather retro compared to the lever locks on other tripods I own, but they are oversized, have excellent grips, and seem sturdy enough.

All in all, this is optimized as a highly portable tripod for field use (which is what I wanted), and it's excellent for use on uneven surfaces and if you frequently need low angles. But there are probably more rigid tripods for the money if you need something for use indoors, or have plenty of time to move and set them up.

Comments about Miller SOLO DV Carbon Fiber 2-Stage Tripod Legs (75mm Bowl):

Tough and lighweight, particularly compared to other sticks in this price range. Only complaint: It takes a little while to get quick with the hardware that locks the angle of the legs if you're not accustomed to Miller's system. Gitzo's is more intuitive to me, but that may be more a function of my ingrained habits than an intrinsic disadvantage. To that point, each time I use them it get's a little smoother. Either way, I like it better than using a spreader.

Comments about Miller SOLO DV Carbon Fiber 2-Stage Tripod Legs (75mm Bowl):

If you are in the field, outdoors, run and gun, etc., then I suppose this is a good product.

I bought it for live indoor event use, mostly due to it's light weight, and really nice tall 63" max height, great reviews here, and generally excellent reputation of Miller. Unfortunately, it suffers from a bit of torsional flex. I'd say it's a bit whippy and tippy. So for what we do, it's not usable as a solid support where you're fully zoomed in on a podium in the back of an auditorium.

First time using it, I had a shooter who owns the similar model Gitzo. His comment after the shoot was, these legs are pretty bad compared to my Gitzo. I've never personally used a Gitzo, but take that comment for what it's worth...

Comments about Miller SOLO DV Carbon Fiber 2-Stage Tripod Legs (75mm Bowl):

I've been using these sticks for a few years now and they don't disappoint. One of the best purchases I've ever made. They are very lightweight and versatile. You can go extremely low, or fairly high, they also have built in retractable spiked feet, when you need extra stability. They can also be taken apart, for easy cleaning, if you get sand or a lot of dirt in the threading.

They definitely aren't meant for a super heavy load, and can be somewhat time consuming to change the height, given the twist locks, but overall an excellent, don't look back kind of purchase.

Comments about Miller SOLO DV Carbon Fiber 2-Stage Tripod Legs (75mm Bowl):

The best things about these legs: no clips (they open with a twist), very sturdy, good padding, flexibility, excellent carrying strap. Solid but not heavy. Perfect for video.

Comments about Miller SOLO DV Carbon Fiber 2-Stage Tripod Legs (75mm Bowl):

I use Miller tripods for supporting my Canon HD camcorder. The solo sticks are light, fit in a duffle suitcase, and were nearly as easy to set up as my full-size set of sticks, which require a heavy special case for airline check-in. Performance was excellent. Highly recommended.