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Key Features
- Supports 4.4 to 11 lb
- 2.36" Sliding Balance Plate
- 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Tie-Down Screws
- 2-Step Counterbalance
The Miller AIR Fluid Head is a lightweight fluid head for the videographer on the go. Designed for cameras between 4.4 and 11 pounds, this die-cast aluminum alloy and rigid composite polymers head is dust and moisture sealed for smooth operation in harsh environments. The sliding camera plate allows 2.36" of balance adjustment, has screw slots, and it comes with a 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera tie-down screw as well as a combination 1/4-20 screw with locating pin.
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Is this the same head that comes with the Miller Air Carbon Fiber Tripod System?
Yes, the Miller Air Fluid Head B&H # MI1042 MFR # 1042 comes with the Miller Air Carbon Fiber Tripod System B&H # MI3005.
Date published: 2020-04-24
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Can this Miller Air Fluid Head 1042 be mounted on a Gitzo GT2531LVL Series 2 or a GT2542 Series 2 tripod?
Yes you can. The Miller Air Fluid Head 1042 has a removable ball level stud for flat base mounting with 3/8 screw hole. Both Gitzo tripods have a 3/8 screw available.
Date published: 2019-12-03
Does the plate on this tripod allow for side ...
Does the plate on this tripod allow for side loading or does it require you to slide it in from the front or the back each time?
No, the Miller AIR Fluid Head does not have side loading.
Date published: 2024-03-28
Anyone know if you can remove the bowl of this ...
Anyone know if you can remove the bowl of this head to mount it directly to a still photo tripod with a 3/8"-16 screw?
Yes, the Miller AIR Fluid Head has a removable ball level stud for flat base mounting (sliders) with 3/8” screw hole.
Date published: 2024-04-11
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Does this head come with a pan bar, or is it optional?
It comes with a pan handle. You can however get an extra one if you wish. Miller 681 Pan Bar Handle for Select Video Heads B&H # MI681.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Is the sliding plate interchangeable with the ...
Is the sliding plate interchangeable with the AirAV model?
No, the AirV fluid head (#1044) uses the “Versa” camera plate (#1201)
The AIR fluid head (#1042) uses the standard camera plate(#1205) However, you could add a receiver onto the AIR that would allow you to use the AirV Versa plate on the AIR Head.
Manfrotto 577 Rapid Connect Adapter with Sliding Mounting Plate (501PL)
BH #MA577
Date published: 2024-04-12
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Will Manfrotto plates work with this head?
No, sorry they are not compatible. If you must use Manfrotto, you could use the Manfrotto 577 Rapid Connect Adapter with Sliding Mounting Plate (501PL) B&H # MA577 or the Manfrotto 357 Pro Quick Release Adapter with 357PL Plate B&H # MA357. You would attach either of these to the Miller quick release.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Is the plate proprietary or would I be able to fin
Is the plate proprietary or would I be able to find a compatible one from a third-party?
The Miller AIR Fluid Head has a proprietary plate, the Miller Standard Camera Plate for AIR, DS10, DS20, Compass, CompassX Heads (2.4") which is not available from a third party.
Date published: 2026-05-10